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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules prepares to

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules prepares to

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules prepares to drop U.S. Army Soldiers over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-... More

Allied service members and locals of Normandy gather

Allied service members and locals of Normandy gather

Allied service members and locals of Normandy gather at Omaha Beach National Guard monument to pay respect to veterans who served during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service member... 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

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

Allied leaders salute the memorial of fallen U.S. service

Allied leaders salute the memorial of fallen U.S. service

Allied leaders salute the memorial of fallen U.S. service members at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 servicemembers from Europe and affiliated D-Day historica... More

U.S. Soldiers attend a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles

U.S. Soldiers attend a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles

U.S. Soldiers attend a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles DeGlopper, a paratrooper who died on D-Day during World War II on June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliat... 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

U.S. Army Soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere

U.S. Army Soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere

U.S. Army Soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-Day. More than 380 U.S. service members from E... 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

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

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

French children let balloons soar into the sky to celebrate

French children let balloons soar into the sky to celebrate

French children let balloons soar into the sky to celebrate the service of the U.S. military during D-Day June 4, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 servicemembers from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical... More

A Normandy local lowers a flag during a memorial ceremony

A Normandy local lowers a flag during a memorial ceremony

A Normandy local lowers a flag during a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles DeGlopper, a paratrooper who died on D-Day during World War II on June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Eu... More

A wreath of flowers is placed on the ground before

A wreath of flowers is placed on the ground before

A wreath of flowers is placed on the ground before a memorial ceremony at Omaha Beach National Guard monument to pay respect to veterans who served during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than ... More

German soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere

German soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere

German soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-Day. More than 380 U.S. service members from Euro... 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 priest gives a benediction at the Picauville 9th

A priest gives a benediction at the Picauville 9th

A priest gives a benediction at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are participating in the 71s... 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

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 Maj. Gen. Charles Whittington, 29th Infantry

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

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Charles Whittington, 29th Infantry Division commander, and a French translator, speak at a memorial ceremony at Omaha Beach National Guard monument to pay respect to veterans who served duri... More

U.S. Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne All-American Chorus

U.S. Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne All-American Chorus

U.S. Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne All-American Chorus salute during a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles DeGlopper, a paratrooper who died on D-Day during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More th... 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

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

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

"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

U.S. Army Maj. Matthew Piosa with the Headquarters

U.S. Army Maj. Matthew Piosa with the Headquarters

U.S. Army Maj. Matthew Piosa with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 75th Ranger Regiment, speaks at the Pointe Du Hoc Ranger memorial to pay respect to U.S. Army Rangers who served during World War II ... More

German soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere

German soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere

German soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-Day. More than 380 U.S. service members from Euro... 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 and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, speaks during a memorial ceremony at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4, 2015, Normandy, France. More... More

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jim Shaw, U.S. Embassy Paris defense

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jim Shaw, U.S. Embassy Paris defense

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jim Shaw, U.S. Embassy Paris defense attaché officer and a French local national lay a wreath down during a ceremony at the La Cambe German War Cemetery in the Normandy region of France, June... More

A U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kurt Thompson, deputy commander

A U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kurt Thompson, deputy commander

A U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kurt Thompson, deputy commander of 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), center, places a wreath during a ceremony at the Rex Combs Memorial in the Normandy region June 4, 201... 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

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

French locals and U.S. Soldiers from the Fort Bragg

French locals and U.S. Soldiers from the Fort Bragg

French locals and U.S. Soldiers from the Fort Bragg Air Assault School, N.C., fold an U.S. flag during a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles DeGlopper, a paratrooper who died on D-Day during World War II on June... More

German soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere

German soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere

German soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-Day. More than 380 U.S. service members from Euro... More

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade talk with U.S. Army veteran Sgt. 1st Class Richard Yates, of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, during a ceremony at the... More

French locals and U.S. Soldiers from the Fort Bragg

French locals and U.S. Soldiers from the Fort Bragg

French locals and U.S. Soldiers from the Fort Bragg Air Assault School, N.C., fold an U.S. flag during a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles DeGlopper, a paratrooper who died on D-Day during World War II on June... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade,

U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade,

U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, based out of Vicenza, Italy and Grafenwohr, Germany, render honors during a ceremony at the La Cambe German War Cemetery in the Normandy region of France,... More

French military veterans and U.S. Army Soldiers march

French military veterans and U.S. Army Soldiers march

French military veterans and U.S. Army Soldiers march past Saint Jacques Church in Montebourg, France, June 4, 2015, en route to a World War II commemoration ceremony. U.S. forces helped liberate Montebourg fro... 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), pose with Guy Lepretre, center, and Jean Pierre, center right, the builders of the memorial during a ceremony at the Currahee Memorial site in ... More

A World War II veteran salutes during "The Star-Spangled

A World War II veteran salutes during "The Star-Spangled

A World War II veteran salutes during "The Star-Spangled Banner" during a ceremony at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4, 2015, in Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affil... More

Soldiers with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological

Soldiers with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological

Soldiers with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) pause and listen to a presentation about the events that occured at the La Barquette Locks during Operation Overlord. On... 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, reacts as U.S. Army Soldiers parachute over the historic La Fi... More

Georgle Kline, U.S. Army 2nd Ranger Battalion D-Day

Georgle Kline, U.S. Army 2nd Ranger Battalion D-Day

Georgle Kline, U.S. Army 2nd Ranger Battalion D-Day veteran salutes during "Taps" at the Pointe Du Hoc Ranger Monument to pay respect to U.S. Army Rangers who served during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, ... 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, greets a World War II veteran during a World War II commemoration June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France. Picauville hosted the memorial commemorat... 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 statue depicting a Soldier dragging his fallen comrade

A statue depicting a Soldier dragging his fallen comrade

A statue depicting a Soldier dragging his fallen comrade on the beaches of Normandy is situated atop Omaha Beach. Taking Omaha Beach was the responsibility of the U.S. 1st Army, 5th Corps, with sea transport pr... 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

U.S. Army paratroopers parachute from a U.S. Air Force

U.S. Army paratroopers parachute from a U.S. Air Force

U.S. Army paratroopers parachute from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, June 7, 2015, over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st ... More

U.S. Army Rangers salute during the U.S. flag at the

U.S. Army Rangers salute during the U.S. flag at the

U.S. Army Rangers salute during the U.S. flag at the Pointe Du Hoc Ranger memorial June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are participati... More

Sgt. Austin Berner, a combat camera photographer with

Sgt. Austin Berner, a combat camera photographer with

Sgt. Austin Berner, a combat camera photographer with the 982nd Combat Camera, documents the Joint Task Force D-Day 71 staff ride at Pointe du Hoc. Pointe du Hoc is a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English Chan... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade,

U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade,

U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, based out of Vicenza, Italy and Grafenwohr, Germany, prepare to render honors during a ceremony at the La Cambe German War Cemetery in the Normandy region... More

French World War II veterans and U.S. Army Soldiers

French World War II veterans and U.S. Army Soldiers

French World War II veterans and U.S. Army Soldiers march past Saint Jacques Church in Montebourg, France, June 4, 2015, en route to a World War II commemoration ceremony. U.S. forces helped liberate Montebourg... More

A father holds his daughter during a memorial ceremony

A father holds his daughter during a memorial ceremony

A father holds his daughter during a memorial ceremony at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4, 2015, in Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units... More

Normandy locals watch as U.S. Army Soldiers parachute

Normandy locals watch as U.S. Army Soldiers parachute

Normandy locals watch as U.S. Army Soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-Day. More than 380 U.... 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

"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

Soldiers from the U.S. Army Europe Band watch as French

Soldiers from the U.S. Army Europe Band watch as French

Soldiers from the U.S. Army Europe Band watch as French students release balloons following a memorial ceremony June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France. Picauville hosted the memorial commemoration to honor the sac... More

A U.S. flag waves behind a formation of service members

A U.S. flag waves behind a formation of service members

A U.S. flag waves behind a formation of service members during the Picauville 90th Infantry Division memorial ceremony for fallen U.S. Army veterans who died during World War II on June 5, 2015, Normandy, Franc... 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

U.S. Army paratroopers parachute over the historic

U.S. Army paratroopers parachute over the historic

U.S. Army paratroopers parachute over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-Day. More than 380 U.S. service members fr... 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 French girl, dressed in a U.S. Army 82nd Airborne

A French girl, dressed in a U.S. Army 82nd Airborne

A French girl, dressed in a U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division vintage World War II uniform, poses June 4, 2015, in front of a memorial dedicated to Airmen in the 9th Air Force’s Troop Carrier Command, and paratr... More

Alied service members stand at attention during the

Alied service members stand at attention during the

Alied service members stand at attention during the Picauville 90th Infantry Division memorial ceremony for fallen U.S. Army veterans who died during World War II on June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 38... More

The view from inside a bunker at Pointe du Hoc looking

The view from inside a bunker at Pointe du Hoc looking

The view from inside a bunker at Pointe du Hoc looking out toward the water. Pointe du Hoc is a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English Channel on the coast of Normandy, located between Utah and Omaha Beach. I... 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

French children show their appreciation June 4, 2015,

French children show their appreciation June 4, 2015,

French children show their appreciation June 4, 2015, for U.S. Army Soldiers as the service members march to a World War II commemoration ceremony. The U.S. Army helped liberate Montebourg from Nazi occupation ... More

Allied service members and locals of Normandy gather

Allied service members and locals of Normandy gather

Allied service members and locals of Normandy gather at Omaha Beach National Guard monument to pay respect to veterans who served during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service member... 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

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Stephen Edgerton, U.S. Army Europe

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Stephen Edgerton, U.S. Army Europe

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Stephen Edgerton, U.S. Army Europe Band drum major, stands at attention as the USAREUR Band performs during a World War II commemoration June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France. Picauville host... More

A U.S. Army Soldier with the 4th Infantry Division

A U.S. Army Soldier with the 4th Infantry Division

A U.S. Army Soldier with the 4th Infantry Division lays presents a wreath during a World War II commemoration ceremony in Montebourg, France, June 4, 2015. The U.S. Army helped liberate Montebourg from Nazi occ... More

Staff Sgt. Michael Mosley, U.S. Army Europe band trombonist,

Staff Sgt. Michael Mosley, U.S. Army Europe band trombonist,

Staff Sgt. Michael Mosley, U.S. Army Europe band trombonist, plays the "Star-Spangled Banner" during the Picauville 90th Infantry Division memorial ceremony for fallen U.S. Army veterans who died during World W... 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, watches as a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th Airlift ... More

Re-enactors pose for pictures in front of World War

Re-enactors pose for pictures in front of World War

Re-enactors pose for pictures in front of World War II era vehicles at Angoville Au Plain. On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted service members of the Joint Task Force D-Day 71. The day include... More

French school kids stand in line holding flowers as

French school kids stand in line holding flowers as

French school kids stand in line holding flowers as they wait to place the flowers on the memorial during a ceremony honoring the memory of the Battle of Graignes. The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Sol... More

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