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    4th Infantry Division Monument [Image 3 of 16]

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    A formation of U.S. Army soldiers in modern MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms marches through a town square past a medieval Gothic stone church. The parade includes a military band with drum and brass instruments, as well as a color guard carrying unit guidons and what appears to be an American flag. The setting appears to be a French Norman town, likely during a D-Day commemoration ceremony.

    MONTEBOURG, FRANCE

    06.08.2019

    Photo by Sgt. Edward Salcedo 

    Regional Media Center AFN Europe

    Soldiers from the U.S. Army Europe Band and the 4th Infantry Division march past the church in the center of Montebourg, France, during a procession commemorating the liberation of the town during World War Two seventy-five years ago. The town, which sustained severe damage due to fighting, was liberated by soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division. The procession and ensuing ceremony honored their sacrifices, as well as those of the French civilians who lost their lives due to the fighting. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Edward A. Salcedo)

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    Date Taken: 06.08.2019
    Date Posted: 06.09.2019 04:24
    Photo ID: 5458689
    VIRIN: 190608-A-IE111-003
    Resolution: 8256x5504
    Size: 1.23 MB
    Location: MONTEBOURG, FR
    Web Views: 65
    Downloads: 6

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    A formal French veterans' parade or commemorative ceremony taking place on a town street. Elderly veterans wearing medals and white gloves carry French tricolor flags with gold fringe and embroidered text. The event appears to be a military or civic remembrance ceremony, likely in a French town.
    A French military or veterans' commemorative parade is taking place along a narrow town street. Participants are carrying multiple French tricolor flags with gold fringe and spear-tip finials, with the lead marcher wearing medals and a military-style cap. Spectators line the sidewalks and stone buildings typical of a French provincial town are visible in the background.
    A formation of U.S. Army soldiers in modern MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms marches through a town square past a medieval Gothic stone church. The parade includes a military band with drum and brass instruments, as well as a color guard carrying unit guidons and what appears to be an American flag. The setting appears to be a French Norman town, likely during a D-Day commemoration ceremony.
    A commemorative ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a French town, with participants carrying floral wreaths adorned with French tricolor ribbons. Children in the foreground are waving small American flags, suggesting this is a Franco-American memorial event, likely related to World War II liberation commemorations. A historic stone church or cathedral is visible in the background.
    A U.S. military marching band and color guard parade through a narrow street of what appears to be a French town, identifiable by the Norman-style stone architecture and church steeple in the background. Soldiers in modern U.S. Army MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniforms carry brass instruments, flags including the American flag, and a ceremonial mace. The setting and context suggest a commemorative event, likely related to D-Day or WWII anniversary ceremonies in Normandy, France.
    A group of children holding American flags and white roses participate in what appears to be a commemorative ceremony, likely a D-Day or WWII anniversary event based on the '75th' anniversary flags visible. An elderly man dressed in period-style clothing interacts with the children. The setting appears to be an outdoor memorial or cemetery on a sunny day.
    Two elderly men, appearing to be military veterans based on their service medals, are participating in a flag-raising ceremony at an outdoor location. The foreground figure wears a dark suit with multiple medals and white ceremonial gloves, handling a rope on a flagpole. A photographer is visible in the background documenting the event.
    A U.S. Army general officer named ZINN is delivering a speech at a formal military ceremony, reading from a document at a microphone. Behind him is a stone wall displaying the insignia of the 4th Infantry Division (ivy leaf patch on a white diamond). The setting appears to be an outdoor memorial or commemorative event, likely in Europe based on the stone architecture.
    A young blonde girl in a gray coat with pink fur trim stands near a white bucket containing white roses decorated with a red, white, and blue ribbon. She holds a small American flag and appears to be participating in a commemorative or ceremonial event. An elderly man wearing a dark beret and light blue jacket crouches beside her near a stone wall.
    A young girl wearing a pink Kappa jacket leans forward to arrange or place white roses in a white container with what appears to be a tricolor ribbon. An older man wearing a blue beret and gray jacket watches from the left. A crowd of onlookers is visible in the background near a stone wall.
    A group of uniformed officials or veterans are standing at attention and saluting during what appears to be a formal ceremony or commemoration event. The individuals are wearing dark navy dress uniforms with gold buttons, white gloves, and white peaked caps with gold insignia. The outdoor setting features blue skies and trees in the background.
    A festive outdoor commemoration event featuring children enthusiastically waving American flags and event banners. The gathering appears to be a D-Day anniversary ceremony in Normandy, France, based on the visible banner text referencing 'Bataille de Normandie' and '75e Anniversaire' (75th Anniversary). A large crowd of adults stands in the background near a stone monument surrounded by greenery.
    A U.S. Army officer in dress uniform, identified by his name tag as 'MARTIN', is shaking hands and smiling with a civilian man at what appears to be a formal military ceremony or commemoration event. The setting includes multiple national and military flags in the background, suggesting an official outdoor ceremony, possibly at a memorial site. The officer wears senior officer insignia including a general officer's cap with gold braid.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in camouflage uniforms pose for a group photograph with one senior officer in dress uniform at the center. The soldiers appear to be members of a military band, as several are holding brass instruments including French horns, a trombone, and a sousaphone. The setting is an outdoor garden or park area with green grass and trees in the background.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers pose for a formal group photograph at a memorial monument, holding a 48-star American flag and a 4th Infantry Division banner. The setting appears to be a commemorative site, likely in Normandy, France, given the multiple national flags visible in the background. Floral wreaths are placed at the base of the stone monument, suggesting a memorial ceremony has taken place.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers pose for a formal group photograph at a memorial site, likely in Europe based on the multinational flags visible in the background. The group includes both enlisted soldiers in combat uniforms and officers in dress uniforms, holding a 4th Infantry Division banner and a 48-star-style American flag. A floral wreath arrangement is placed at the base of the memorial, suggesting a commemorative ceremony.

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