U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Daniel Shipley, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, left, gifts a unit military challenge coin to German Col. Heiko Bohnsack, Deputy Commander of the Franco-German brigade, during the Belleau German Military Cemetery Memorial Ceremony in Chateau-Thierry, France, May 24, 2026. 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 World War I battle. This annual commemoration honors the legacy of service members who gave their lives in defense of the United States and its European allies, highlighting the enduring bond between partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Noah Masog)
| Date Taken: | 05.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.02.2026 04:20 |
| Photo ID: | 9717017 |
| VIRIN: | 260524-M-EE367-1124 |
| Resolution: | 6145x4097 |
| Size: | 3.26 MB |
| Location: | CHATEAU-THIERRY, AISNE, FR |
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