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From right to left, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Daniel Shipley, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, 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, stand together at the German Military Cemetery in Chateau Thierry, France, May 23, 2026. The group made up the distinguished party for the ceremony and stood during a moment of silence. 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 17:56 |
| Photo ID: | 9712120 |
| VIRIN: | 260523-M-VF398-1073 |
| Resolution: | 5099x3399 |
| Size: | 2.92 MB |
| Location: | CHATEAU-THIERRY, AISNE, FR |
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