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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Daniel Shipley, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, lays a wreath at the German Military Cemetery in Chateau Thierry, France, May 23, 2026. Shipley laid his wreath next to the others laid by Mrs. Chantal Pascard, mayor of Torcy en Valois, Mr. Christian Broussault, mayor of Soisson, Mr. Shane Williams, director of cemetery operations, American Battle Monuments Commission, and German Col. Heiko Bohnsack, Deputy Commander of the Franco-German brigade, who make up the distinguished party at the ceremony. Established in 2018 as an addition to the traditional Memorial Day ceremonies in Château-Thierry, the German Military Cemetery memorial ceremony commemorated the 108th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood. While the observance honors the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and its European partners, it also serves as a solemn testament to the power of reconciliation. The ceremony is given with deep respect for the former adversaries, recognizing that the German nation—once a foe on these historic battlefields—has long since stood alongside us as a steadfast and enduring ally. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin)
| Date Taken: | 05.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.29.2026 18:00 |
| Photo ID: | 9712115 |
| VIRIN: | 260523-M-VF398-1059 |
| Resolution: | 5000x4000 |
| Size: | 2.97 MB |
| Location: | CHATEAU-THIERRY, AISNE, FR |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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