German Col. Heiko Bohnsack, Deputy Commander of the Franco-German brigade, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Bradford Gering, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and French Lt. Gen. Bruno Baratz, Commander, Land Forces Future Battle Command, salute during the 2026 Belleau Wood Memorial Day Ceremony at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in Château-Thierry, France, May 24, 2026. U.S. Marines participate alongside French and German military forces during the Marine Monument “Iron Mike” Memorial Day Ceremony in Belleau, France, May 24, 2026. The event is one of four joint memorial ceremonies held to mark the 108th anniversary of the historic World War I battle. The annual commemoration honors the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and its European allies, reinforcing the enduring bond between partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francis Hrosar)
| Date Taken: | 05.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.29.2026 16:56 |
| Photo ID: | 9712546 |
| VIRIN: | 260524-M-YV414-1118 |
| Resolution: | 6683x4455 |
| Size: | 3.81 MB |
| Location: | CHATEAU-THIERRY, AISNE, FR |
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