U.S. Air Force members gather for a group picture with members who participated in a static line jump out of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at the Iron Mike drop zone in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 9, 2024. This jump paid tribute to the heroism that took place on June 6, 1944, representing strength of alliance, dedicated resolve and a multi-national, multi-domain operation won the day. Overall, the successful Allied landings created the basis for Europe’s future stability, as well as the reality that international collaboration could ultimately overcome totalitarianism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)
U.S. and Allied Military members jump from U.S. C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day at Iron Mike drop zone in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 9, 2024. Eighty years later, the bravery and heroism by all Allies and U.S. forces during World War II continue to resonate around the world – as today’s Alliance remains steadfast in its commitment to global peace and security. We honor those in whose footsteps we follow by remaining ready and postured to face regional and global threats in an increasingly dynamic security environment in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)
A U.S. C-130J Super Hercules aircraft releases static line jumpers out of the left and right side doors during a pass in honor of D-Day at the Iron Mike drop zone in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 9, 2024. June 6, 1944, is the historic date that marks the strength of alliance, dedicated resolve and a multi-national, multi-domain operation won the day. Overall, the successful Allied landings created the basis for Europe’s future stability, as well as the reality that international collaboration could ultimately overcome totalitarianism.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)
U.S. Air Force Col. Mark McGill, 352 Special Operations Wing commander celebrates being a part of the 80th anniversary of D-Day commemorative jump at the Iron Mike drop zone at Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 9, 2024. The sacrifices made by U.S. service members and our Allies during World War II serve as a reminder of the importance of solidarity in times of adversity. It is through our determination that we continue to uphold the principles of freedom and democracy for which so many valiantly fought to preserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joseph Apolinar, 57th Rescue Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist primary jumpmaster, passes out wings to Belgian jumpers during a commemorative event for D-Day 80 at the Iron Mike drop zone in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 9, 2024. The commemorative event brought in thousands of spectators to watch 20 aircraft from the U.S., France, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK and Germany support the static line jump of 1,311 military members. This was all in memory of what happened 80 years ago during Operation Overlord, commonly known as D-Day. By never forgetting what happened here eight decades ago, we pay fitting tribute to the D-Day and World War II veterans as we preserve their heritage to secure a future of peace and security in the Euro-Atlantic area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)
A U.S. Army soldier greets a child after jumping from a plane during a commemorative event at the Iron Mike drop zone in St. Mere Eglise, France, June 9, 2024. The commemorative jumps were in honor of the events at D-Day in 1944. Eighty years later, the bravery and heroism by all Allies and U.S. forces during World War II continue to resonate around the world as today’s Alliance remains steadfast in its commitment to global peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Gutierrez, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, looks out the side door of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft while flying over the beaches of Normandy, France, June 9, 2024. On June 6, 1944, strength of alliance, dedicated resolve and a multi-national, multi-domain operation won the day. Overall, the successful Allied landings created the basis for Europe’s future stability, as well as the reality that international collaboration could ultimately overcome totalitarianism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Michelle Lee, 37th Airlift Squadron mission planning cell chief, briefs aircrews on flight plans for the static line jumps happening over the beaches of Normandy, France for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, at Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport, France, June 9, 2024. Eighty years later, the bravery and heroism by all Allies and U.S. forces during World War II continue to resonate around the world – as today’s Alliance remains steadfast in its commitment to global peace and security. We honor those in whose footsteps we follow by remaining ready and postured to face regional and global threats in an increasingly dynamic security environment in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade and 82nd Airborne Division, prepare to jump over the beaches of Normandy, France, at Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport, France, June 9, 2024. The sacrifices made by U.S. service members and our Allies during World War II serve as a reminder of the importance of solidarity in times of adversity. It is through our determination that we continue to uphold the principles of freedom and democracy for which so many valiantly fought to preserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
WWII Veterans sit on a stage and interact with military jumpers after they landed in the drop zone at St. Mere Eglise, France, June 9, 2024. The commemorative jumps were in honor of the events at D-Day in 1944. The men and women of U.S. European Command remain forever indebted to World War II veterans for demonstrating the selfless service and sacrifice that characterize the Greatest Generation in defense of global peace and collective values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)
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