ZAGAN, Poland -- An American flag flies over a section of the memorials at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. The cemetery contains the graves of 9,385 military dead, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations according to the memorial’s webpage. The cemetery was one of several sites Soldiers from 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, visited during a staff ride, Dec. 19. The event was intended for the professional development of its participant leaders.

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