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
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 Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, stands as reminder of the sacrifice of the Greatest Generation near Utah Beach, Normandy, France, Jun More
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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 embraces one another as fellow paratroopers before a ceremony at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5, 2015. Over 380 servicemembers from Europe and affiliat More
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
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
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
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
A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to 4th Brigade, 25th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), present the colors as members of the color guard for a ceremony at Hemevez, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. More
World War II Veteran Ernie Lamson 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 a More
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers jumps out of a U.S. Air Force C-130J over Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and a More
Three U.S. Air Force C-130Js, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flies in formation over the terrain of Normandy to practice their maneuvers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of More
The French mayor of Hemevez speaks during a ceremony honoring paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division at Hemevez, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day his More
World War II Veteran Joe Glawson signs an American Flag for a French civilian before a ceremony at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5, 2015. Over 380 servicemembers from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical More
The French Mayor of Amfreville reads a speech during a ceremony honoring the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5, 2015. Over 380 service members fro More
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
The French Mayor of Amfreville and a French civilian place a wreath at a monument during a ceremony honoring the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5 More
A group of French school children hand wreaths to military serivemembers from America, France, Netherlands, and Germany during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division that liberated t More
The French mayor of Hemevez shakes the hands of French veterans during a ceremony honoring paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division at Hemevez, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Eu More
A group of German and French paratroopers descends onto Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day hist More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J, 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 invasio More
A group of American, German, Dutch, and French officials carry wreaths up to a monument during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division that liberated the village in Sainte Mere Eglise More
A group of French Veterans present the Colors as members of the Color Guard during a ceremony at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical More
U.S. Army Maj. Rusty Topf, assigned to 4th Brigade, 25th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), and German army officers shakes the hands of French veterans during a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Divisi More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flies over the terrain of Normandy to practice their maneuvers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasio More
U.S. Army Sgt. Nicole Daley, assigned to the United States Army Europe Band, plays taps on her trumpet a ceremony honoring the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, during a ceremony at Amf More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Brian Winski, deputy commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division, speaks during a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division at Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Ov More
A group of American, German, Dutch, and French officials salute a monument during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division that liberated the village in Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, F More
A group of German paratroopers descends onto Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical unit More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flies over the American Cemetery near Omaha Beach to practice their manuauers in Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of t More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Brian Winski, deputy commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division, stands in front of a memorial during a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division at Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, F More
A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the United States Army Europe Band, plays their instruments during a ceremony honoring the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, during a ceremony More
A group of German and French paratroopers jumps out of a German C-160 Aircraft on Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Brian Winski, deputy commnading general of the 82nd Airborne Division, speaks during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division that liberated the village in Sainte More
A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, present the colors as members of the color guard for a ceremony at Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service mem More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flies over Point Du Hoc to practice their maneuvers in Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Norma More
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, present the Colors as members of the Color Guard during a ceremony honoring the 507th Parachute Infantry Regim More
A group of German and French paratroopers jumps out of a German C-160 Aircraft on the Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Eu More
A group of civilians visit the remains of the battle of Point Du Hoc as a U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flies overhead at Point Du Hoc, Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is th More
A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the United States Army Europe Band, plays their instruments during a ceremony honoring the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, during a ceremony at Amfreville, Normandy More
A mannequin dressed as a paratrooper hangs from the church in the square that honors World War II veteran John Steele of the 82nd Airborne Division at Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 38 More
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers descends onto Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical u More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kurt Thompson, assigned to 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, speaks to a French couple who paid for the installation of the memorial honoring the 82nd Airborne Division at Chef Du Pont No More
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, present the Colors as members of the Color Guard during a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor winner Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper for his actions on D- More
A group of French citizens march down the road during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Negreville, Normandy, France; June 6, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and aff More
U.S. Army Reactors drive American World War II vehicles down the road to a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division at Chef Du Pont Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and a More
Rodolphe Roger, a French civlian, interpreates for a French Dignatary during a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor winner Pvt. 1st Class Charles N. DeGlopper for his actions on D-Day in Normandy, France; June 5, 2 More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flies over Mont Saint Michel Monastery to practice their maneuvers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day inv More
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to Special Operations Command Europe, stand in formation while a French Bagpiper plays during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Negre More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, prepares to fly a mission over Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy remembering the men More
A french school girl holds up a French Flag during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Negreville, Normandy, France; June 6, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affilia More
U.S. Army reactors drives a Sherman tank to a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division at Chef Du Pont Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical un More
Two U.S. Army paratroopers and a French civilian place wreaths during a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor winner Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper for his actions on D-Day in Normandy, France; June 5, 2015. Over 380 ser More
A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers descends on Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical uni More
The patch of the 37th Airlift Squadron worn by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Gaston, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, watches as the pilot start the engines on a C-130J at the Cherboug Airport, Normandy More
U.S. Army reactors drive American World War II vehicles down the road to a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division at Chef Du Pont Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and a More
A group of French school children wave American and French Flags during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Negreville, Normandy, France; June 6, 2015. Over 380 service members fr More
A U.S. Army paratrooper, assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, walks off Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and af More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Gaston, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, watches as the pilots start the engines of a C-130J aircraft at the Cherboug Airport, Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is the 7 More
A group of French school children wave America and French Flags during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Negreville, Normandy, France; June 6, 2015. Over 380 service members fro More
A group of German and French paratroopers walk off Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historica More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Timothy Pennartz, 1st Sgt. of the DeGlopper Air Assault School, 18th Airborne Corps, folds an American Flag during a ceremony with French and American civilians honoring Medal of Honor winner More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Alex Kupratty, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, takes a photo with a group of World War II reactors in front of a U.S. Army Sherman Tank at Chef Du Pont Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. O More
The commemorative patch of Operation Neptune worn by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Gaston, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, watches as the pilot start the engines on a C-130J at the Cherboug Airport, No More
A group of U.S. Army, German and French paratroopers walk off Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Da More
A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, sit on a U.S. Army Sherman Tank at Chef Du Pont Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day hist More
A group of French school children wave French Flags during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Negreville, Normandy, France; June 6, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and More
The French Mayor of Negreville speaks during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Negreville, Normandy, France; June 6, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D- More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Timothy Pennartz, 1st Sgt. of the DeGlopper Air Assault School, 18th Airborne Corps, salutes after folding an American Flag during a ceremony with French and American civilians honoring Medal More
World War II veterans Richard Yates and Isaac Phillips talk to one another before a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division at Chef Du Pont Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Eur More
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment and Special Operations Command Europe, salute during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Negreville, Nor More