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    Paratroopers honor resilience of French during Normandy 82 ceremony

    CARENTAN, FRANCE

    06.01.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Catessa Palone 

    173rd Airborne Brigade

    Rosine Lesieur, Mayor of Carentan-les-Marais, and Philippe Duchemin, son of Noémie and Aldéric Duchemin, lay a wreath honoring the resilience and humanity of French civilians during World War II at La Billonnerie Farm, Carentan, France, June 2, 2026. The Duchemin family housed and cared for over 300 stranded civilians in June of 1944 during battles fought between the 101st Airborne Division and the 17th SS Division. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Catessa Palone)

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    Date Taken: 06.01.2026
    Date Posted: 06.03.2026 07:09
    Photo ID: 9722400
    VIRIN: 260602-A-HK139-9080
    Resolution: 6534x4356
    Size: 7.76 MB
    Location: CARENTAN, FR

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