PORT EN BESSIN, France (June 06, 2016) Soldiers salute the ceremonial raising of the American Flag June 6, during the 47th Royal Marine Commando Monument Ceremony honoring the sacrifices of WWII veterans. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are participating in the 72nd anniversary as part of Joint Task Force D-Day 72. The Task Force, based in Sainte Mere Eglise, France, is supporting local events across Normandy, from May 30 – 6 June , 2016 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 72 years later.
PORT EN BESSIN, France (June 06, 2016) Soldiers salute the ceremonial raising of the American Flag June 6, during the 47th Royal Marine Commando Monument Ceremony honoring the sacrifices of WWII veterans. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are participating in the 72nd anniversary as part of Joint Task Force D-Day 72. The Task Force, based in Sainte Mere Eglise, France, is supporting local events across Normandy, from May 30 – 6 June , 2016 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 72 years later. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sean Spratt/Released)
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