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    A formal military ceremony is taking place outdoors, with rows of soldiers in camouflage uniforms standing at attention on the left while dignitaries, civilian officials, and senior military officers in dress uniforms are seated and applauding on the right. A white parachute is visible descending in the background, suggesting an active airborne demonstration is part of the event. The gathering appears to be a multinational military event based on the variety of uniforms present.

    CARENTAN, FRANCE

    06.03.2022

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Rundell 

    XVIII Airborne Corps

    Service members from France, Germany, England, and America attend the 78th Cabbage Patch Ceremony in Carentan, France, June 3, 2022. This ceremony commemorates the 78th Anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history.

    The Cabbage Patch Commemoration Ceremony and Parade paid homage to the Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division who fought enemy forces occupying this area surrounding Carentan.

    (U.S. Army photo by SSG Elizabeth Rundell)

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    Date Taken: 06.03.2022
    Date Posted: 06.04.2022 10:08
    Photo ID: 7253337
    VIRIN: 220603-A-PC581-1396
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 5.28 MB
    Location: CARENTAN, FR
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