Mr. Shane Williams, director of cemetery operations with the American Battle Monuments Commission, speaks at the Belleau Wood Memorial Day Ceremony in the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in Chateau-Thierry, France, May 24, 2026. Williams spoke after a student from the Saint-Joseph High School read her poem during the ceremony. The event is one of four joint memorial ceremonies held by U.S., French, and German military forces to mark the 108th anniversary of the historic Battle of Belleau Wood. 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 Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin)
| Date Taken: | 05.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.31.2026 02:55 |
| Photo ID: | 9716305 |
| VIRIN: | 260524-M-VF398-1112 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 3.92 MB |
| Location: | CHATEAU-THIERRY, AISNE, FR |
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