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    A U.S. Army color guard unit is marching in formation inside what appears to be a historic stone church or cathedral. The soldiers are wearing camouflage uniforms with maroon berets and white gloves, carrying rifles at ceremonial positions. An American flag and additional military colors are visible on stands near the altar area, suggesting a formal military ceremony or memorial service.

    SAINTE-MèRE-ÉGLISE, MANCHE, FRANCE

    06.02.2016

    Photo by Capt. Joseph Bush 

    82nd Airborne Division Artillery

    Members of the 82nd Airborne Division Color Guard and Chorus participated in a ceremony inside the Saint Mere Eglise Church made famous by the Paratrooper hanging off the church steeple ever year during the D-Day celebration. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are participating in the 72nd Anniversary as part of Joint Task Force D-Day 72. The Task Force, based in Saint Mere Eglise, France, is supporting local events across Normandy, From May 30 – 6 June, 2016 to commemorate the selfless actions by the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 72 years later. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Joe Bush)

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    Date Taken: 06.02.2016
    Date Posted: 06.03.2016 07:55
    Photo ID: 2632343
    VIRIN: 160602-A-BG594-003
    Resolution: 3424x3648
    Size: 999.73 KB
    Location: SAINTE-MèRE-ÉGLISE, MANCHE, FR
    Web Views: 23
    Downloads: 6

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    The image shows ceremonial flags and banners, including a prominently visible American flag with red and white stripes and gold fringe, alongside colorful ribboned staffs or poles. These are positioned in front of a Gothic-style stone church or cathedral with pointed pinnacles and ornate architectural details. The scene suggests a formal outdoor ceremony or procession taking place at a historic religious building.
    A military color guard ceremony is taking place inside a Gothic-style cathedral or church. Soldiers in camouflage uniforms carry multiple flags including a prominent American flag and what appear to be French flags, while a Catholic priest in white vestments with a red stole stands at the altar facing them. The setting suggests a joint Franco-American commemorative religious service, likely related to a military anniversary or memorial event.
    A U.S. Army color guard unit is marching in formation inside what appears to be a historic stone church or cathedral. The soldiers are wearing camouflage uniforms with maroon berets and white gloves, carrying rifles at ceremonial positions. An American flag and additional military colors are visible on stands near the altar area, suggesting a formal military ceremony or memorial service.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform stands in profile inside what appears to be a chapel or religious shrine. The soldier displays an American flag patch and an 82nd Airborne Division 'AA' patch on the left sleeve. The setting includes votive candles, floral arrangements, and a religious statue, suggesting a moment of reflection or commemoration.
    Two U.S. Army soldiers in camouflage uniforms and red berets are carrying flags in a color guard ceremony inside a historic stone church with Romanesque or Gothic vaulted arches. They carry the U.S. national flag and what appears to be a unit guidon or battle streamer-adorned flag while marching down the central aisle. Civilian attendees stand in the pews observing the ceremony.

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