Mr. Philippe Laillier, Mayor of Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, France, and Maj. Gen. John Gronski, Army Europe Deputy Commanding General (ARNG), participate in a D-Day commemoration ceremony in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer June 6, 2017, after laying wreaths dedicated to the Allies who died while helping liberate France. This ceremony commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history, and highlights the ’ steadfast commitment to European allies and partners. Overall, approximately 400 servicemembers from units in


Mr. Philippe Laillier, Mayor of Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, France, and Maj. Gen. John Gronski, Army Europe Deputy Commanding General (ARNG), participate in a D-Day commemoration ceremony in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer June 6, 2017, after laying wreaths dedicated to the Allies who died while helping liberate France. This ceremony commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history, and highlights the ’ steadfast commitment to European allies and partners. Overall, approximately 400 servicemembers from units in Europe and the are participating in ceremonial D-Day events from May 31 to June 7, 2017.


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