U.S. Soldiers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, soldiers with the Franco-German Brigade and coaches from local Saint-Hilaire clubs play a game of American football in Saint-Hilaire-Petitville, France, June 4, 2026. Friendly athletic events are one way U.S. service members who are taking part in D-Day 82 commemorations can connect on a personal level with the French community and continue to build on the foundation of shared values and vision going back 250 years. From June 2-7, 2026, more than 600 U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Guardians and Airmen from roughly 17 units historically linked to D-Day made up Joint Task Force 82 and participated in over 90 commemorative events throughout the Normandy Region. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by 1st Sgt. HollyAnn Nicom)
| Date Taken: | 06.04.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.05.2026 13:39 |
| Photo ID: | 9727022 |
| VIRIN: | 260604-Z-GF946-3477 |
| Resolution: | 6231x4153 |
| Size: | 4.54 MB |
| Location: | SAINT-HILAIRE-PETITVILLE, MANCHE, FR |
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