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NATO partners honor past, present and future

June 11, 2015
Photos by Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski
A World War II veteran salutes during "The Star-Spangled Banner" during a ceremony at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4 in Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units participated in the 71st Anniversary as part of Joint Task Force D-Day 71.
A World War II veteran salutes during “The Star-Spangled Banner” during a ceremony at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4 in Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units participated in the 71st Anniversary as part of Joint Task Force D-Day 71.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, speaks during a memorial ceremony at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument. The task force, based in Saint Mere Eglise, France, supported local events across Normandy June 2 through June 8 to commemorate the selfless actions of the Allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 71 years later.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, speaks during a memorial ceremony at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument. The task force, based in Saint Mere Eglise, France, supported local events across Normandy June 2 through June 8 to commemorate the selfless actions of the Allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 71 years later.
Allied leaders salute the memorial of fallen U.S. service members.
Allied leaders salute the memorial of fallen U.S. service members.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, speaks during the memorial ceremony.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, speaks during the memorial ceremony.
A father holds his daughter during the memorial ceremony.
A father holds his daughter during the memorial ceremony.
French children let balloons soar into the sky to celebrate the service of the U.S. military during D-Day.
French children let balloons soar into the sky to celebrate the service of the U.S. military during D-Day.
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