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    USACAPOC(A) remembers D-Day [Image 8 of 8]

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    A formation of U.S. Army soldiers wearing maroon berets and ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage stands at attention in what appears to be a European town square. The central figure is identified by his name tape as 'KREIBERG' and wears a Sergeant Major rank insignia. The setting is decorated with international bunting flags, suggesting a commemorative or ceremonial event, likely in Normandy, France.

    CARENTAN, FRANCE

    06.03.2012

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Sharilyn Wells 

    U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne)

    Sgt. Major Kreiberg, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), marches Task Force 68 through the streets of Carentan France, June 4. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S., Germany, France, Holland, and United Kingdom, marched down the streets of Carentan, France after a memorial ceremony honoring the soldiers of D-Day. Task Force 68 is in Normandy, France to commemorate the 68th anniversary of D-Day.

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    Date Taken: 06.03.2012
    Date Posted: 06.06.2012 14:46
    Photo ID: 595764
    VIRIN: 120603-A-GI910-996
    Resolution: 4288x2848
    Size: 1.4 MB
    Location: CARENTAN, FR
    Web Views: 145
    Downloads: 6

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    A military commemoration ceremony taking place in front of a French train station ('GARE' sign visible). Elderly veterans, likely American WWII veterans, stand alongside French and other military personnel in a solemn tribute. The presence of the French tricolor flag, red poppy, and 'WORLD WAR' cap text suggest this is a D-Day or WWII anniversary memorial event in Normandy, France.
    A formal outdoor ceremony appears to be taking place, likely a civic or commemorative event. Several men in suits are gathered closely, with one person holding an open presentation case containing what appears to be a medal or award. One man on the right is wearing a French tricolor sash (écharpe tricolore), indicating he is a French elected official, likely a mayor.
    A formation of U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage and maroon berets marches through a European town street. The setting appears to be a commemorative parade, likely in Normandy, France, given the architecture and the international flags (including American, British, French, German, and EU flags) strung between buildings. A hotel and bar are visible in the background, consistent with a French town square.
    A formal memorial ceremony is taking place at a granite monument bearing an 'Airborne' insignia and the '101st Airborne Division' emblem. French tricolor flags and commemorative banners are held by honor guards surrounding the monument, while two officials stand before it, one appearing to lay a wreath. Multiple floral wreaths, including one with German flag colors, are arranged at the base of the monument.
    A military parade or ceremonial procession is taking place outdoors, featuring a mix of uniformed military personnel and civilians in formal attire. The procession includes active-duty soldiers in Army Combat Uniforms, officers in dress uniforms with medals and ribbons, veterans wearing caps, and civilians in business suits. An American flag and what appears to be a state or organizational flag are being carried in the background.
    A military ceremony featuring U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) and maroon berets serving as a color guard, holding flags with gold fringe. Multiple military personnel from different nations are present in various dress uniforms, suggesting a multinational commemorative event. The setting appears to be a European town, likely in France based on the architecture.
    A distinguished older man in a gray suit and light blue tie carries a large floral wreath decorated with red, white, and blue flowers and small American flags during what appears to be a formal commemorative ceremony. Behind him, rows of military personnel in camouflage uniforms stand at attention, along with civilians and officials. The setting appears to be a European town, likely in France based on the architecture, suggesting a D-Day or WWII memorial event.
    A formation of U.S. Army soldiers wearing maroon berets and ACU (Army Combat Uniform) camouflage stands at attention in what appears to be a European town square. The central figure is identified by his name tape as 'KREIBERG' and wears a Sergeant Major rank insignia. The setting is decorated with international bunting flags, suggesting a commemorative or ceremonial event, likely in Normandy, France.

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