190602-N-HT014-1637 Cherbourg, France (June 2, 2019) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) arrives in the Port of Cherbourg, France, June 2, 2019. Roosevelt Sailors will join more than 1,300 service members, partnered with 950 troops from across Europe and Canada to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the WWII Allied Invasion of Normandy, commonly known as D-Day. Upwards of 80 ceremonies in 40 French communities in the region will take place between June 1-9, the apex being held June 6th at the American Cemetery at Colleville-Sur-Mer.


190602-N-HT014-1637 Cherbourg, France (June 2, 2019) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) arrives in the Port of Cherbourg, France, June 2, 2019. Roosevelt Sailors will join more than 1,300 service members, partnered with 950 troops from across Europe and Canada to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the WWII Allied Invasion of Normandy, commonly known as D-Day. Upwards of 80 ceremonies in 40 French communities in the region will take place between June 1-9, the apex being held June 6th at the American Cemetery at Colleville-Sur-Mer. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ernesto Bonilla)


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