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    A group of elderly World War II veterans are seated in a row at what appears to be a commemorative ceremony or reunion event. The veterans are wearing military caps adorned with pins and patches, and several display medals and ribbons on their uniforms. Military personnel in modern uniforms are visible standing in the background.

    FRANCE

    06.04.2016

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Sean Spratt 

    U.S. Army Europe and Africa     

    D-Day veterans listen during the Utah Beach Memorial Ceremony in Normandy, France, June 4, 2016. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sean Spratt)

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    Date Taken: 06.04.2016
    Date Posted: 06.05.2016 05:21
    Photo ID: 2634965
    VIRIN: 160604-N-AX546-071
    Resolution: 4505x2999
    Size: 998.13 KB
    Location: FR
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    A U.S. Navy officer in dress blues is conducting a military band outdoors, likely at a ceremonial event. The conductor stands facing the ensemble, holding a baton aloft, while band members in enlisted sailor uniforms with white Dixie cup hats face him. The setting appears to be a coastal or park-like outdoor venue with green vegetation in the background.
    A large outdoor military or commemorative ceremony is taking place with hundreds of attendees, many in military dress uniforms and civilian formal attire. A military transport aircraft, likely a C-130 Hercules, is visible flying overhead in an overcast sky. A stone memorial monument is visible on the right side of the image, suggesting this is a remembrance or anniversary event.
    A group of elderly World War II veterans are seated in a row at what appears to be a commemorative ceremony or reunion event. The veterans are wearing military caps adorned with pins and patches, and several display medals and ribbons on their uniforms. Military personnel in modern uniforms are visible standing in the background.
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