Airborne operations kick off in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 4, 2017. The event 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 service members from units in Europe and the are participating in ceremonial D-Day events from May 31 to June 7, 2017. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maria Rachel Melchor, Defense Media Activity-Forward Center Europe)

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