260604-N-JT705-0001 PICAUVILLE, FRANCE (June 4, 2026) Memorial dedicated to U.S. Army Brig. Gen. James M. Gavin, the commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. This monument commemorates the memory of Brig. Gen. Gavin and the soldiers of the 508th parachute infantry regiment. The 82nd anniversary of D-Day reminds us of the courage, sacrifice and unity of U.S. and Allied forces who fought to liberate the world from tyranny. We honor the sacrifices of those who stormed the beaches of Normandy and parachuted behind enemy lines, ensuring their legacy endures for future generations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daemon Pellegran)
| Date Taken: | 06.04.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.05.2026 09:19 |
| Photo ID: | 9727503 |
| VIRIN: | 260604-N-JT705-1001 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 4.57 MB |
| Location: | FR |
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