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Two U.S. Air Force C-130Js, assigned to the 37th Airlift

Two U.S. Air Force C-130Js, assigned to the 37th Airlift

Two U.S. Air Force C-130Js, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flys over the terrain of Normandy to practice their manuauers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invas... More

Secretary of Defense William Cohen, accompanied by National Security Advisor Samuel Burger (left) and Secretary of State Madeleine Albright (right), speaks during a press conference, held July 8, 1997, at the Miguel Angel Hotel, Madrid, Spain. The three policy leaders talked to reporters about the historic decision, made earlier in the day at the NATO summit, to invite Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic, three former members of the now defunct Warsaw Pact, to begin accession negotiations to join the NATO alliance

Secretary of Defense William Cohen, accompanied by National Security A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Madrid Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: R. D. Ward, Civilian Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted

On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted

On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted service members of the Joint Task Force D-Day 71. The day included a tour of the town hall and historic sites such as the Angoville Au Plain church where tw... More

A sandtable of the events of D-Day overlooks Omaha

A sandtable of the events of D-Day overlooks Omaha

A sandtable of the events of D-Day overlooks Omaha Beach. Service Members of Joint Task Force D-Day 71 visited historic D-Day sites June 2, 2015, as part of the events to commemorate the 71st anniversary, one o... More

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander, delivers a speech during a World War II commemoration June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France. Picauville hosted the memorial commemoration to hono... More

A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne

A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne

A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, holds the colors as members of the Color Guard during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Sainte Mere Eglise, Norm... More

World War II re-enactors make final preparation to

World War II re-enactors make final preparation to

World War II re-enactors make final preparation to drive their Sherman tank to a ceremony June 4, 2015, to commemorate the U.S. Army’s efforts to liberate Montebourg, France, after the D-Day landings. More tha... More

A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the 101st

A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the 101st

A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, present the colors as members of the Color Guard for a ceremony at Chef Du Pont, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members ... More

Antoine and Alice Fernandez, dressed in vintage World

Antoine and Alice Fernandez, dressed in vintage World

Antoine and Alice Fernandez, dressed in vintage World War II U.S. Army uniforms, attend a WWII commemoration ceremony in Sainte Laurent sur Mer, France, June 6, 2015. A formation of U.S. Army Soldiers from the ... More

A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 75th

A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 75th

A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, German Army Soldiers, and French civilians take a group photo together before a ceremony at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5, 2015. Over 3... More

The statue of Maj. Dick Winters of Easy Company, 506th

The statue of Maj. Dick Winters of Easy Company, 506th

The statue of Maj. Dick Winters of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, stands as reminder of the sacrifice of the Greatest Generation near Utah Beach, Normandy, France, Jun... More

Soldiers assigned to the historic 507th Parachute Infantry

Soldiers assigned to the historic 507th Parachute Infantry

Soldiers assigned to the historic 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment pose for a picture after a ceremony. The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regime... More

U.S. Army veteran Sgt. 1st Class Richard Yates, center

U.S. Army veteran Sgt. 1st Class Richard Yates, center

U.S. Army veteran Sgt. 1st Class Richard Yates, center right, of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, talks to U.S. Army paratrooper Brig. Gen. Brian Winski the 82nd Airborne Division ... More

"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company

"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company

"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More

George Shenkle, World War II veteran and former U.S.

George Shenkle, World War II veteran and former U.S.

George Shenkle, World War II veteran and former U.S. Army Soldier with the Easy Company, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, watches as a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 37t... More

French military re-enactors dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers

French military re-enactors dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers

French military re-enactors dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) prepare to post the colors during a ceremony at the Currahee Memorial in the Normandy region June 3, 2015... More

German army soldiers render honors during the playing

German army soldiers render honors during the playing

German army soldiers render honors during the playing of the U.S. national anthem while at the La Cambe German War Cemetery in the Normandy region of France June 5, 2015. U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd A... More

U.S. Army veterans Cpl. George Shenkle, center right,

U.S. Army veterans Cpl. George Shenkle, center right,

U.S. Army veterans Cpl. George Shenkle, center right, of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division and Sgt. Isaac Phillips, center left, of the 4th Infantry Division, salute the flag June 4,... More

Maj. Gen. Duane Gamble, 1st Theater Sustainment Command,

Maj. Gen. Duane Gamble, 1st Theater Sustainment Command,

Maj. Gen. Duane Gamble, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, deputy commander; Rear Adm. Althea H. Coetzee, director of U.S. Forces Afghanistan, operational Contracts; Brig. Gen. Wayne Eyre, NATO Training Mission –... More

News Photo Category:  Cupid's Couple Challenge

News Photo Category: Cupid's Couple Challenge

Petty Officer 2nd Class George Fisher and his wife Grace roll down a padded runway during the human wheelbarrow event at the Cupid Couples’ Challenge inside the fitness center at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Feb... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from Company D, 1st Battalion,

U.S. Army paratroopers from Company D, 1st Battalion,

U.S. Army paratroopers from Company D, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, inspect a M41 TOW Improved Target Acquisition System during Exercise Sky Soldier 16, Feb. 25, 2016, at Chin... More

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion,

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion,

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, and Spanish army soldiers from the Spanish Armed Forces Airborne Brigade (BRIPAC), conduct a Rehearsal of C... More

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment,173rd Airborne Brigade and Spanish army soldiers from the Spanish Armed Forces Airborne Brigade (BRIPAC), move toward an objective, duri... More

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion,

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion,

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, calls for support, Feb. 29, 2016, during Exercise Sky Soldier 16, at Chinchilla training area in Spain. Th... More

U.S. Army battalion commander Lt. Col. Michael Wagner,

U.S. Army battalion commander Lt. Col. Michael Wagner,

U.S. Army battalion commander Lt. Col. Michael Wagner, center, and Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Burrow, far right, of the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, speak with paratroopers ass... More

U.S. Army battalion chaplain Capt. Andy Jenks, 1st

U.S. Army battalion chaplain Capt. Andy Jenks, 1st

U.S. Army battalion chaplain Capt. Andy Jenks, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, paints his face in camoflauge during Exercise Sky Soldier 16, March 4, 2016, at Chinchilla training... More

Sky Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment,

Sky Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment,

Sky Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade and paratroopers from the 1st Paratrooper Commando Brigade, Greek Army execute an airborne operation, May 12, 2017 in Thessalonik... More

The U.S. Fleet Forces Band performs at a flag raising during the opening ceremony for the 2019 Norfolk NATO Festival.

The U.S. Fleet Forces Band performs at a flag raising during the openi...

NORFOLK (Apr. 25, 2019) The U.S. Fleet Forces Band performs at a flag raising during the opening ceremony for the 2019 Norfolk NATO Festival. The Norfolk NATO Festival honors the NATO alliance and its 29 member... More

The U.S. Fleet Forces Band performs at a flag raising during the opening ceremony for the 2019 Norfolk NATO Festival.

The U.S. Fleet Forces Band performs at a flag raising during the openi...

NORFOLK (Apr. 25, 2019) The U.S. Fleet Forces Band performs at a flag raising during the opening ceremony for the 2019 Norfolk NATO Festival. The Norfolk NATO Festival honors the NATO alliance and its 29 member... More

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion,

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion,

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Marines with 1st Platoon, Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Marine Division, and the Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando (KJK) get... More

U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st

U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st

U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and the Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando (KJK) simulate a patrol during exer... More

Members of the Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando (KJK)

Members of the Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando (KJK)

Members of the Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando (KJK) prepare the CB90-class fast assault craft during Exercise Platinum Ren at an undisclosed location, Norway, May 20, 2019. The CB90 is a 500 horsepower clas... More

Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, center, commander of U.S.

Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, center, commander of U.S.

Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, center, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, visits with members of the UK Royal Navy and Col. Doran, right, the senior U.S. national representative to Carrier St... More

A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift

A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift

A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flys over the coast of Normandy to practice their manuauers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasion o... More

"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company

"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company

"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More

A U.S. Army soldier from the 101st Airborne Division

A U.S. Army soldier from the 101st Airborne Division

A U.S. Army soldier from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) renders honors June 4, 2015, during the playing of the U.S. national anthem while at a ceremony at the Rex Combs Memorial in the Normandy regio... More

George Shenkle, World War II veteran and former Soldier

George Shenkle, World War II veteran and former Soldier

George Shenkle, World War II veteran and former Soldier with the Easy Company, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, reacts as U.S. Army Soldiers parachute on to the historic La Fiere drop ... More

A French military re-enactor dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers

A French military re-enactor dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers

A French military re-enactor dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) hoists the flag during a ceremony at the Currahee Memorial in Normandy, France, June 3, 2015. Over 380 s... More

The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers

The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers

The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They were to be dropped near Amfreville, France, but ended up 18 miles southeast, in a town called Gr... More

World War II veteran George Shenkle talks a French

World War II veteran George Shenkle talks a French

World War II veteran George Shenkle talks a French civilian about his service during World War II at Chef Du Pont, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day histo... More

Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force D-Day 71 walk

Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force D-Day 71 walk

Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force D-Day 71 walk along the shore of Omaha Beach. Taking Omaha Beach was the responsibility of the U.S. 1st Army, 5th Corps, with sea transport provided by the U.S. Navy and el... More

Antoine and Alice Fernandez, dressed in vintage World

Antoine and Alice Fernandez, dressed in vintage World

Antoine and Alice Fernandez, dressed in vintage World War II U.S. Army uniforms, attend a WWII commemoration ceremony in Sainte Laurent sur Mer, France, June 6, 2015. A formation of U.S. Army Soldiers from the ... More

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander, presents a wreath during a World War II commemoration June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France. Picauville hosted the memorial commemoration to hono... More

Gravestones of fallen soldiers at the La Cambe German

Gravestones of fallen soldiers at the La Cambe German

Gravestones of fallen soldiers at the La Cambe German War Cemetery in the Normandy region of France, June 5, 2015. U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade along with more than 380 service members... More

Valerie Blandin, the Mayor of Gourbesville gives a

Valerie Blandin, the Mayor of Gourbesville gives a

Valerie Blandin, the Mayor of Gourbesville gives a speech June 5, 2015, during a ceremony at the Crossroads Memorial site in the Normandy region of France in Gourbesville. U.S. Army Soldiers from the 82nd Airbo... More

On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted

On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted

On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted service members of the Joint Task Force D-Day 71. The day included a tour of the town hall and historic sites such as the Angoville Au Plain church where t... More

Re-enactors dressed in vintage World War II U.S. Army

Re-enactors dressed in vintage World War II U.S. Army

Re-enactors dressed in vintage World War II U.S. Army uniforms, participate in a parade in Montebourg, France, June 4, 2015, en route to a World War II commemoration ceremony. U.S. forces helped liberate Monteb... More

A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 173rd Airborne

A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 173rd Airborne

A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, march down a road in front of French citizens after a Airborne jump near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over ... More

World War II Veteran Richard Yates signs a book for

World War II Veteran Richard Yates signs a book for

World War II Veteran Richard Yates signs a book for a French civilian before a ceremony at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units ... More

French Army Maj. Thierry Lgbull, reads the history

French Army Maj. Thierry Lgbull, reads the history

French Army Maj. Thierry Lgbull, reads the history of the actions that paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division made to liberate the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France; June 6, 2015. Over 380 ser... More

Far Right - Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Colt, U.S. Forces Afghanistan,

Far Right - Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Colt, U.S. Forces Afghanistan,

Far Right - Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Colt, U.S. Forces Afghanistan, deputy commander for support, enjoys a light hearted moment with some of the Operation Proper Exit soldiers as he checks to make sure the wounded war... More

U.S. Army Pfc. Garrett Solomon, a gunner assigned to

U.S. Army Pfc. Garrett Solomon, a gunner assigned to

U.S. Army Pfc. Garrett Solomon, a gunner assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, waits for commands before firing a M41 TOW Improved Target Acquisition System duri... More

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment,173rd Airborne Brigade, and Spanish army soldiers from the Spanish Armed Forces Airborne Brigade (BRIPAC), center, discuss a plan of act... More

A U.S. Army paratrooper, right, assigned to 1st Battalion,

A U.S. Army paratrooper, right, assigned to 1st Battalion,

A U.S. Army paratrooper, right, assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment,173rd Airborne Brigade, conducts a radio check, during Exercise Sky Soldier 16, Feb. 27, 2016, at Chinchilla training area in S... More

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to Company D, 1st

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to Company D, 1st

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, prepares to return fire, Feb. 29, 2016, during Exercise Sky Soldier 16, at Chinchilla training area... More

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion,

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion,

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, stack against a wall, preparing to clear a room, Feb. 29, 2016, during Exercise Sky Soldier 16, at C... More

U.S. Army mortarmen assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd

U.S. Army mortarmen assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd

U.S. Army mortarmen assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, prepare an M252 81mm Medium Weight Mortar System during Exercise Sky Soldier 16, March 4, 2016, at Chinchilla trai... More

Sky Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment,

Sky Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment,

Sky Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade and paratroopers from the 1st Paratrooper Commando Brigade, Greek Army execute an airborne operation, May 12, 2017 in Thessalonik... More

A U.S. Marine with 1st Platoon, Force Reconnaissance

A U.S. Marine with 1st Platoon, Force Reconnaissance

A U.S. Marine with 1st Platoon, Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, smiles during exercise Platinum Ren at Fort Trondennes, Harstad, Norway, May 13, 2019. Exercise ... More

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion,

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion,

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Marines with 1st Platoon, Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Marine Division, and the Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando (KJK) exe... More

Members of the Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando (KJK)

Members of the Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando (KJK)

Members of the Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando (KJK) prepare the CB90-class fast assault craft during Exercise Platinum Ren at an undisclosed location, Norway, May 20, 2019. The CB90 is a 500 horsepower clas... More

Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, right, the commander of

Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, right, the commander of

Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, right, the commander of U.S. Marine Forces Europe and Africa, tours the flight deck of the HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth, England, August 27, 2020. Maj. Gen. Neary toured the sh... More

The West Celtic Pipes and Drum Corps from Normandy,

The West Celtic Pipes and Drum Corps from Normandy,

The West Celtic Pipes and Drum Corps from Normandy, France, pause as a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron, approaches the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, No... More

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander, salutes during a World War II commemoration June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France. Picauville hosted the memorial commemoration to honor the sacri... More

A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift

A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift

A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flies over the coast of Normandy to practice their maneuvers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasion ... More

World War II Veterans Richard Yates and Ernie Lamson

World War II Veterans Richard Yates and Ernie Lamson

World War II Veterans Richard Yates and Ernie Lamson embraces one another as fellow paratroopers before a ceremony at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5, 2015. Over 380 servicemembers from Europe and affiliat... More

"It's been humbling to be here; hearing the stories,

"It's been humbling to be here; hearing the stories,

"It's been humbling to be here; hearing the stories, seeing the sights, especially Pointe du Hoc," said Spc. Jonathan Rhodes, with 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, after he paused to look out at Omaha Beach... More

A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to the

A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to the

A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, stands in formation during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division that liberated the village in Sainte Mere... More

Flowers were placed at the Rex Combs Memorial site

Flowers were placed at the Rex Combs Memorial site

Flowers were placed at the Rex Combs Memorial site in the Normandy region during a ceremony in remembrance of the D-Day landings June 4, 2015. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day hist... More

German army soldiers stand at attention holding a memorial

German army soldiers stand at attention holding a memorial

German army soldiers stand at attention holding a memorial wreath during a ceremony at the La Cambe German War cemetery in the Normandy region of France, June 5, 2015. U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airb... More

Staff Sgt. Sean Rose, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment,

Staff Sgt. Sean Rose, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment,

Staff Sgt. Sean Rose, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, listens to a presentation about the events that occurred at La Barquette Lock. On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted service members of... More

"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company

"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company

"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More

U.S. Army paratrooper Sgt. Tim Carpenter, center right,

U.S. Army paratrooper Sgt. Tim Carpenter, center right,

U.S. Army paratrooper Sgt. Tim Carpenter, center right, assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, hands flowers to a local national June 5, 2015, during at a ceremony at the Crossroads Memorial site ... More

U.S. Army Soldiers march through Montebourg, France,

U.S. Army Soldiers march through Montebourg, France,

U.S. Army Soldiers march through Montebourg, France, June 4, 2015, en route to a World War II commemoration ceremony. U.S. forces helped liberate Montebourg from Nazi occupation in June 1944. American, French a... More

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) salute the flag during a ceremony at the Currahee Memorial site in Normandy, France, June 3, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affi... More

World War II veteran Bernard Dargols addresses the

World War II veteran Bernard Dargols addresses the

World War II veteran Bernard Dargols addresses the audience during a WWII commemoration ceremony at Sainte Laurent sur Mer, France, June 5, 2015. Dargols is a French national who served with the U.S Army and to... More

The statue of Maj. Dick Winters of Easy Company, 506th

The statue of Maj. Dick Winters of Easy Company, 506th

The statue of Maj. Dick Winters of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, stands as reminder of the sacrifice of the Greatest Generation near Utah Beach, Normandy, France, Jun... More

The names of those lost during the Battle of Graignes

The names of those lost during the Battle of Graignes

The names of those lost during the Battle of Graignes are read off and a bell is rung in rememberence after each name is called. The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th P... More

Messeur Marcel Jean, the French mayor of Chef Du Pont,

Messeur Marcel Jean, the French mayor of Chef Du Pont,

Messeur Marcel Jean, the French mayor of Chef Du Pont, speaks during a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division for their sacrifice during World War II at Chef Du Pont, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over ... More

The crowd of U.S. military personnel, civilian contractors

The crowd of U.S. military personnel, civilian contractors

The crowd of U.S. military personnel, civilian contractors and members of the NATO alliance erupted with applause, cheering and clapping as one-by-one, five wounded heroes (soldiers), guests of Operation Proper... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from Company D, 1st Battalion,

U.S. Army paratroopers from Company D, 1st Battalion,

U.S. Army paratroopers from Company D, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, train on the use of the M41 TOW Improved Target Acquisition System during Exercise Sky Soldier 16, Feb. 25,... More

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment,173rd Airborne Brigade, and Spanish army soldiers from the Spanish Armed Forces Airborne Brigade (BRIPAC), observe a U.S. Marine Corps M... More

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment,173rd Airborne Brigade and Spanish army soldiers from the Spanish Armed Forces Airborne Brigade (BRIPAC), move toward an objective, duri... More

U.S. Army Pfc. Kevyn Jones, a paratrooper assigned

U.S. Army Pfc. Kevyn Jones, a paratrooper assigned

U.S. Army Pfc. Kevyn Jones, a paratrooper assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, returns fire with an M240L machine gun, Feb. 29, 2016, during Exercise Sky Soldie... More

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion,

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion,

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, stack against a wall, preparing to clear a room, Feb. 29, 2016, during Exercise Sky Soldier 16, at C... More

U.S. Army Pfc. Benjamin Mills, right, a mortarman assigned

U.S. Army Pfc. Benjamin Mills, right, a mortarman assigned

U.S. Army Pfc. Benjamin Mills, right, a mortarman assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, checks the sight unit on an M252 81mm Medium Weight Mortar System during Exercis... More

Sky Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment,

Sky Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment,

Sky Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade and paratroopers from the 1st Paratrooper Commando Brigade, Greek Army execute an airborne operation, May 12, 2017 in Thessalonik... More

A U.S. Marine with 1st Platoon, 1st Reconnaissance

A U.S. Marine with 1st Platoon, 1st Reconnaissance

A U.S. Marine with 1st Platoon, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, navigates his way back to his team after a simulated patrol during exercise Platinum Ren at Fort Trondennes, Harstad, Norway, M... More

U.S. Marine Sgt. Joseph Ortiz, a team leader with 1st

U.S. Marine Sgt. Joseph Ortiz, a team leader with 1st

U.S. Marine Sgt. Joseph Ortiz, a team leader with 1st Platoon, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division patrols during Exercise Platinum Ren at Harstad, Norway, May 20, 2019. Exercise Platinum Ren is ... More

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion,

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion,

U.S. Marines with 1st Platoon, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Marines with 1st Platoon, Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Marine Division, and the Norwegian Coastal Ranger Commando (KJK) hea... More

Capt. Angus Essenhigh, right, commanding officer of

Capt. Angus Essenhigh, right, commanding officer of

Capt. Angus Essenhigh, right, commanding officer of HMS Queen Elizabeth, explains the flight deck layout to Maj. Gen. Stephen M. Neary, left, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, during a vi... More

Three U.S. Air Force C-130Js, assigned to the 37th

Three U.S. Air Force C-130Js, assigned to the 37th

Three U.S. Air Force C-130Js, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flies toward the coast of Normandy to practice their maneuvers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day in... More

Multinational paratroopers parachute from a German

Multinational paratroopers parachute from a German

Multinational paratroopers parachute from a German Air Force C-160 transport aircraft over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Annive... More

U.S., French and German service members render honors

U.S., French and German service members render honors

U.S., French and German service members render honors to fallen Sodiers and Airmen during a World War II commemoration June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France. Picauville hosted the memorial commemoration to honor ... More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Smith, assigned to the 1st

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Smith, assigned to the 1st

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Smith, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), places a wreath at the memorial site of 1st Lt. Thomas Meehan III during a ceremo... More

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Charles Whittington, Jr., 29th

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Charles Whittington, Jr., 29th

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Charles Whittington, Jr., 29th Infantry Division commanding general, addresses the audience during a WWII commemoration ceremony. More than 380 U.S. service members from Europe and affiliate... More

"My purpose isn't to rewrite history but to relive

"My purpose isn't to rewrite history but to relive

"My purpose isn't to rewrite history but to relive history, to give people tidbits of what happened here. Dramatic things happened and strong friendships were formed," said re-enactor Denis Van Denrin (center).... More

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Brigade,

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Brigade,

A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, stands in formation June 5, 2015, during at a ceremony at the Crossroads Memorial site in the Normandy region of France in Gourbesvil... More

Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., a Medal of Honor

Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., a Medal of Honor

Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient, is buried at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. The citation for his actions reads, “For gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his lif... More

A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to the

A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to the

A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, German, Dutch, and French paratroopers stands in formation during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division th... More

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