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    A group of elderly World War II veterans are gathered at what appears to be a formal commemoration ceremony, likely a D-Day anniversary event. One veteran wearing a green cap and scarf is standing and waving to the crowd. Several veterans are wearing caps and pins identifying them as WWII Normandy veterans, and an American flag is visible in the background.

    NORMANDY, FRANCE

    06.06.2019

    Photo by Sgt. Henry Villarama    

    U.S. Army Europe and Africa     

    World War II veterans, members of our nations “Greatest Generation”, are honored in the 75th D-Day Anniversary ceremony at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 6, 2019.

    More than 1,300 U.S. Service Members, partnered with 950 troops from across Europe and Canada, have converged in northwestern France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the WWII Allied Invasion of Normandy, commonly known as D-Day.

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    Date Taken: 06.06.2019
    Date Posted: 06.06.2019 15:22
    Photo ID: 5446215
    VIRIN: 190606-A-AR102-0088
    Resolution: 5568x3712
    Size: 22.41 MB
    Location: NORMANDY, FR
    Web Views: 110
    Downloads: 8

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