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D-Day airdrop remembered, relived

June 12, 2014
Photo by Staff Sgt. Sara KellerParatroopers jump onto the Iron Mike drop zone June 8 in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France. More than 600 U.S., German, Dutch and French service members jumped to honor the paratroopers who jumped into Normandy on D-Day. The event was one of several commemorations of the 70th anniversary of D-Day operations conducted by Allied forces during World War II June 5 to 6, 1944. More than 650 U.S. military personnel have joined troops from several NATO nations to participate in ceremonies to honor the events at the invitation of the French government.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Sara Keller
Paratroopers jump onto the Iron Mike drop zone June 8 in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France. More than 600 U.S., German, Dutch and French service members jumped to honor the paratroopers who jumped into Normandy on D-Day. The event was one of several commemorations of the 70th anniversary of D-Day operations conducted by Allied forces during World War II June 5 to 6, 1944. More than 650 U.S. military personnel have joined troops from several NATO nations to participate in ceremonies to honor the events at the invitation of the French government.
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