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    A military ceremony is taking place on a grass field with formations of soldiers in various uniforms standing at attention. Numerous parachutists are descending from the sky overhead, suggesting a commemorative or ceremonial airborne demonstration. An American flag is visible on the left side, and a statue or monument is present near the podium area.

    LA FIERE, FRANCE

    06.09.2019

    Photo by Cpl. Kevin Payne    

    Regional Media Center AFN Europe

    Multinational service members from seven nations stand in formation for the annual Iron Mike Ceremony honoring the 254 U.S. Soldiers who were killed, and the 545 wounded during the battle of the La Fiere Bridgehead in La Fiere, France, June 9, 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 World War II Allied invasion of Normandy, commonly known as D-Day. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Kevin Sterling Payne / Released)

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    Date Taken: 06.09.2019
    Date Posted: 06.10.2019 15:04
    Photo ID: 5463370
    VIRIN: 190609-A-DT978-020
    Resolution: 7802x5201
    Size: 22.03 MB
    Location: LA FIERE, FR
    Web Views: 36
    Downloads: 13

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