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    A military memorial ceremony is taking place in honor of Captain Rex Combs, with soldiers in camouflage uniforms and red berets rendering a salute. A granite memorial stone in the foreground bears bilingual (French and English) inscriptions crediting Captain Rex Combs as the initiator of the garden, accompanied by historical photographs and the 82nd Airborne Division patch. The setting appears to be in France, likely related to WWII commemorations.

    SAINTE-MèRE-ÉGLISE, MANCHE, FRANCE

    06.02.2016

    Photo by Capt. Joseph Bush 

    82nd Airborne Division Artillery

    Members of the 82nd Airborne Division, German Soldiers and the Mayor of Chef Du-Pont, France participated in a ceremony in honor of Capt. Rex Combs, a 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Paratrooper during D-Day. Maj. Brain Canny spoke of the sacrifices of the Paratroopers during Operation Overlord in 1944. 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 08:47
    Photo ID: 2632352
    VIRIN: 160602-A-BG594-0019
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 2.21 MB
    Location: SAINTE-MèRE-ÉGLISE, MANCHE, FR
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    Downloads: 9

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    A military memorial ceremony is taking place in honor of Captain Rex Combs, with soldiers in camouflage uniforms and red berets rendering a salute. A granite memorial stone in the foreground bears bilingual (French and English) inscriptions crediting Captain Rex Combs as the initiator of the garden, accompanied by historical photographs and the 82nd Airborne Division patch. The setting appears to be in France, likely related to WWII commemorations.
    A modern U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division soldier wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform and maroon beret stands facing a group of individuals dressed in WWII-era U.S. Army uniforms and equipment. In the background, a vehicle marked 'SIGNAL CORPS' is visible, suggesting a commemorative or historical military event. The contrast between modern and vintage uniforms indicates this is likely a D-Day anniversary or similar historical commemoration.
    Five military personnel are posed together outdoors in front of vintage and modern military vehicles, including what appears to be a WWII-era tank. Four individuals wear modern US Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms with black berets and a distinctive shoulder patch, while one older man on the left wears a vintage WWII-era US Army uniform with an olive drab jacket and garrison cap. The setting appears to be a military commemoration or historical event.
    Four U.S. Army soldiers in dress formation are standing at attention during what appears to be a ceremonial event. They are wearing maroon berets with unit insignia, OCP camouflage uniforms, and white gloves, with some carrying rifles and flagpoles. The shoulder patches identify them as members of the 82nd Airborne Division.
    A military officer in dress uniform and maroon beret is laying a floral wreath at a memorial stone dedicated to Captain Rex Combs (1912-1978), who is credited with initiating a garden. The ceremony includes a color guard holding American and French flags, along with a group of veterans or honor guard members wearing dark blazers and red ties. The memorial stone bears bilingual inscriptions in French and English, along with photographs and the 82nd Airborne Division patch.
    A military ceremony featuring U.S. Army soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division serving as a color guard, standing at attention with rifles and flagpoles. Several young children are positioned in the foreground near a microphone stand, holding small flags including an American flag and what appears to be a Dutch or Polish flag. The setting appears to be an outdoor commemorative or liberation ceremony, likely in the Netherlands given the context.

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