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    Remembering Pointe du Hoc [Image 3 of 3]

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    A military memorial ceremony is taking place outdoors, featuring uniformed soldiers saluting while a military transport aircraft performs a flyover. Both American and French flags are prominently displayed, along with multiple ceremonial color guard flags, suggesting a Franco-American commemorative event. A civilian speaker stands at a podium addressing the formation.

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    05.06.2022

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Fry 

    U.S. Army Europe and Africa     

    On June 5, 2022, U.S. Army Soldiers with 75th Ranger Regiment, along with military representatives from France, salute during a ceremony commemorating the battle of Pointe du Hoc, France, which was part of the DDay landings on June 6, 1944. The ceremony was part of a weeklong celebration remembering the sacrifices made during World War II, and the allied effort to secure Normandy, France from Axis powers. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Fry)

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    Date Taken: 05.06.2022
    Date Posted: 06.07.2022 00:45
    Photo ID: 7257207
    VIRIN: 220605-A-ZE118-979
    Resolution: 6648x4214
    Size: 2.48 MB
    Location: FR
    Web Views: 79
    Downloads: 7

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    An elderly veteran seated in a wheelchair shakes hands with an active-duty soldier in multicam/OCP camouflage uniform and tan beret. The veteran wears a navy cap reading 'USS SATTERLEE DD-626' and displays medals including what appears to be a French Legion of Honor or similar decoration with a tricolor ribbon. The setting appears to be an outdoor commemorative ceremony, likely a D-Day or WWII anniversary event.
    An elderly veteran wearing a Navy cap and sunglasses is being honored at what appears to be a formal military or commemorative ceremony. A civilian official wearing a French tricolor sash is leaning forward to shake or hold the veteran's hand in a gesture of respect. A U.S. Army soldier in camouflage uniform observes the moment in the background.
    A military memorial ceremony is taking place outdoors, featuring uniformed soldiers saluting while a military transport aircraft performs a flyover. Both American and French flags are prominently displayed, along with multiple ceremonial color guard flags, suggesting a Franco-American commemorative event. A civilian speaker stands at a podium addressing the formation.

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