by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs June 9, 2023
U.S. Army and Air Force members stand in a formation during a D-Day 79 ceremony to honor fallen aircrew and paratroopers during D-Day in Picauville, France, June 1. The U.S. service members in Normandy this year are honored to be part of the D-Day legacy – which includes the heroism of French resistance fighters. Together, our shared history is built on a foundation of collective values.
U.S. Army First Sgt. Christopher Kenney, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, salutes during the national anthems played at a D-Day 79 ceremony in Picauville, France, June 1. Seventy-nine years later, the bravery and heroism of all Allies during World War II continues to resonate with U.S. forces in Europe — who remain steadfast in their commitment to the continent.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Patrick Heim, Military Attaché to U.S. Embassy Paris, speaks during a D-Day ceremony in Picauville, France, June 1. Seventy-nine years later, D-Day remains an enduring historic reminder of how the strength of Alliance and dedicated resolve to shared ideals proved to be the turning point in the brutal fight against tyranny that spanned three continents and raged on for more than five years.
A French girl dressed in an American flight suit lays a wreath during a D-Day 79 ceremony in Picauville, France, June 1. Overall, we remain indebted to the more than four million U.S. service members who fought for peace, stability and order in Europe.
A D-Day reenacter dresses in a vintage U.S. military uniform while watching a ceremony to honor the fallen aircrew and paratroopers from D-Day at Picauville, France, June 1. D-Day ceremonies continue to resonate globally as we remain forever indebted to the “Greatest Generation” for their selfless service and sacrifice in defense of global peace and security.
U.S. Armed Forces members stand in formation during a ceremony to honor airborne troops in Picauville, France, June 1. On D-Day, the Allies accomplished a deep-strike and close air support that helped start the end of World War II and this ceremony helped honor those military members’ service and bravery.
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