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September 10, 2012
The guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) departed La Rochelle, France, following a four-day visit, Sept. 10.
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September 7, 2012
The guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) arrived in La Rochelle, France, for a port visit, Sept. 7.
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August 20, 2012
The U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), concluded a port visit to Theoule-sur-Mer, France, after taking part in several events honoring the 68th anniversary of the Liberation of Provence, Aug. 19.
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August 14, 2012
The U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrived in Theoule-sur-Mer, France, Aug. 14, to commemorate the 68th anniversary of allied troops landing in Provence during World War II.
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July 16, 2012
President Dwight D. Eisenhower presents his "Open Skies" plan at the 1955 Geneva summit meeting with representatives of France, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union. The plan, though never accepted, laid the foundation for President Ronald Reagan's later policy of "trust, but verify" in relation to arms agreements with the Soviet Union.
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July 6, 2012
Drawings and mural paintings line the walls of the French operations area on the flightline here - remembrances from every French Air Force group deployed to Kandahar Airfield over the last five years.
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July 2, 2012
The Algerian Revolution was a conflict between France and Algerian independence movements from 1954 to 1962, which led to Algeria gaining its independence from France. An important decolonization war, it was a complex conflict characterized by guerrilla warfare, terrorism against civilians, the use of torture on both sides, and counter-terrorism operations by the French Army.
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July 2, 2012
The multinational training exercise FRUKUS 2012 came to an end with a closing ceremony in St. Petersburg, Russia, July 1.
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June 29, 2012
The multinational training exercise FRUKUS 2012 continued its training with at-sea force protection exercises, June 28.
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June 28, 2012
The multinational training Exercise FRUKUS 2012 conducted its first series of training evolutions, June 27.
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June 23, 2012
The multinational training exercise FRUKUS 2012 began with an opening ceremony held at the Baltic Fleet Headquarters in Baltiysk, Russia, where participating senior leaders from France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States discussed the exercise objectives, June 25.
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June 21, 2012
Months of planning, coordination and hard work draws to a successful conclusion as participants of the command post exercise portion of Saber Strike 2012 conclude the simulated combat operations.
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June 11, 2012
Today marked the official opening of the 2012 Eurosatory International Exhibition, the world’s largest international land security and defense trade show, being held in Paris through June 15.
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June 11, 2012
Maritime forces participating in Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2012, the largest multinational maritime exercise this year in the Baltic Sea, demonstrated a land, sea and air amphibious operation for international distinguished visitors here, June 11.
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June 10, 2012
Soldiers, Airmen and Marines from 8 different nations came together to officially signify the kickoff of Exercise Saber Strike 2012 during a ceremony held on the parade grounds here June 10.
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June 6, 2012
Along the causeway to Utah Beach stands a new monument to combat leadership, dedicated June 6 in memory of Maj. Richard Winters, who led paratroopers from Company E, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment during the D-Day landings.
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June 6, 2012
When Eugene Cook jumped into Normandy during the predawn hours of June 6, 1944, he landed several miles from his intended drop zone.
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June 5, 2012
Air Force reservists and other U.S. and allied military members paid their respects to the people of this small French village June 1 as part of a number of ceremonies recognizing the 68th anniversary of the Normandy D-Day invasion.
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June 4, 2012
On the morning of June 5, 1944, U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe gave the go-ahead for Operation Overlord, the largest amphibious military operation in history. On his orders, 6,000 landing craft, ships and other vessels carrying 176,000 troops began to leave England for the trip to France. That night, 822 aircraft filled with parachutists headed for drop zones in Normandy. An additional 13,000 aircraft were mobilized to provide air cover and support for the invasion.
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June 4, 2012
To commemorate the 68th anniversary of D-Day U.S. Special Operation Forces conducted a military free fall nearby one of Normandy’s most historic attractions.
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June 4, 2012
As American service members prepare for events to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day landing, there are many opportunities to better understand the legacy of valor that stems from the hedgerows and beaches of Normandy.
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June 3, 2012
Members from Team Ramstein helped support a host of ceremonies here June 1 through 5 commemorating the World War II D-Day invasion.
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June 2, 2012
To commemorate the 68th anniversary of D-Day U.S. Special Operation Forces conducted a military free fall nearby one of Normandy’s most historic attractions.
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May 28, 2012
As president of France, Charles de Gaulle withdrew France from NATO orders all NATO troops to leave the country, forcing EUCOM to move its Headquarters from Paris to Stuttgart, Germany.
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May 27, 2012
The Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Resources, and Plans, at U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa visited the Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial in Draguignan, France, to pay tribute to fallen service members during a Memorial Day ceremony, May 27.
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May 26, 2012
U.S. and French service members, veterans and civilians honored American World War I veterans during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial.
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May 24, 2012
Airmen and an Air Force Reserve Command C-130 Hercules from Colorado’s 302nd Airlift Wing left here today and will be one of three Air Force Reserve C-130 wings participating in events commemorating the 68th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion of France.
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May 16, 2012
The 100th Air Refueling Wing hosted the European Tanker Symposium here May 9 through 11with attendees from Royal Air Force 101 Sq., French air force "Bretagne" Sq., Italian air force 14 Wing, Belgium air component, and the 603rd Air and Operations Center, Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
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April 24, 2012
High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) departed Toulon naval base after a three-day port visit to strengthen relations with the French navy, April 20.
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March 5, 2012
On March 4, 1970 the French military submarine Eurydice exploded, killing all 57 sailors aboard.
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January 17, 2012
A small group of French aviators and aircraft specialists flew out to USS Bataan while the ship was transiting the Strait of Bonifacio in order to inspect the Ospreys of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (VMM 263), and to see how they are operated and maintained onboard an amphibious ship.
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January 10, 2012
The 100th Air Refueling Wing hosted 15 French air force personnel from Base Aérienne 125, Istres, France, here Jan. 4 and 5, to build and strengthen partnerships created during Operation Unified Protector.
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November 30, 2011
The 529th Military Police Company, 95th MP Battalion, 18th MP Brigade, had the honor of providing a color guard for the Croix Rouge Farm Memorial ceremony Nov. 12, near the memorial site.
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November 23, 2011
Rear Adm. James G. Foggo, III, met with French navy leadership at the naval base in Brest, France, Tuesday, to strengthen relations and plan for future engagements.
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September 14, 2011
France is among the 40 nations that are participating in Combined Endeavor a multinational exercise, Sept. 9-22, 2011.
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August 18, 2011
Sailors and Military Sealift Command (MSC) civil service mariners aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), completed a four-day port visit to Theoule Sur Mer, Aug. 16.
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May 30, 2011
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa paid tribute to those who served in World War II at Rhone American National Cemetery in Draguignan, France, as part of a Memorial Day ceremony, May 29.
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April 22, 2011
The Commander of the French navy’s Submarine Forces met with Commander Submarine, Allied Naval Forces South during a two-day visit to build on the two navies’ strong military ties, April 21, on Naval Support Activity, Naples.
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March 28, 2011
The Commanding Officer of the French ship FS Forbin (D 620), Cmdr. Jean-Mathieu Rey, and several crew members made a visit to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while off the coast of Libya March 26.
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September 27, 2010
USS Taylor (FFG 50) pulled into Brest, France, for a quality of life port visit nearing the end of her six-month deployment, Sept. 26.
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August 5, 2010
DRAGUIGNAN, France - A four-person team with the 21st Theater Sustainment Command's U.S. Army Memorial Affairs Activity, Europe, recently recovered the Soldier's remains at the Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial.
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July 21, 2010
PARIS -- Chief of naval operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead praised the naval forces of France and cited the shared interests and capabilities of the US and French navies during a visit here July 17-21.?
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July 6, 2010
VILLEFRANCHE, France — The Navy guilded missile frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50) departed Villefranche, France July 6, after a four day port visit to the country.
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June 14, 2010
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Navy 6th Fleet's commander reaffirmed the Navy's commitment to global alliances and ongoing maritime operations, specifically in the Europe-Africa region, during a media roundtable June 14 at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
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June 13, 2010
USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, Mediterranean Sea — Sailors and Marines aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) were given the opportunity to participate in religious services with chaplains from French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91) June 13 in Truman's chapel.
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June 12, 2010
USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, At Sea (NNS) -- USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departed Marseille, France, June 12, concluding a four day port visit to the second largest city in France.
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June 12, 2010
MARSEILLE, France — Crew members from USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) performed more than 900 hours of community service during a recent port visit to Marseille, France, June 9-12.
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June 7, 2010
USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, Mediterranean Sea — USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) conducted interoperability exercises with the French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91) June 4-7.
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June 7, 2010
USS MOUNT WHITNEY, Baltic Sea — Maritime forces from 12 countries joined each other to participate in the largest multinational naval exercise in the Baltic Sea June 7-19.
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June 4, 2010
USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, Mediterranean Sea — As part of interoperability operations with the French navy, a maintenance crew for the French aircraft Rafale F3 performed a jet engine swap-out on board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) June 4.
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June 3, 2010
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced June 3 that the United States and France have established an arrangement to implement the Immigration Advisory Program (IAP).
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June 2, 2010
BELLEAU, France — For the first time in the 93 years since one of the Corps’ most iconic battles, the Marines of 5th and 6th returned their battle colors to the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial June 2 to pay tribute to the men who fought and died in the battle that stopped the last major German offensive of World War I.
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May 21, 2010
LOURDES, France -- More than 15,000 worshippers descended upon this village in southern France May 21-23. They had at least two things in common; their Catholic faith, and an affiliation with military service.
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May 9, 2010
CHAUMONT, France — Members of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 7th Civil Support Command and French reservists celebrated the National Day of the Reserves at Chaumont-Semouties, Haute-Marne, France, May 8-9.
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May 7, 2010
PARIS, France -- Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Navy Adm. James Stavridis, attended a think tank seminar in Paris organized by the Institute for Higher National Defense Studies and of Higher Military Training on May 7.
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April 25, 2010
USS LABOON, Atlantic Ocean — Exercise Joint Warrior 10-1 concluded April 23, culminating with a visit by Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 24 to the Brazilian navy frigate Independencia (F44).
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April 18, 2010
Distant pinging can be heard through the bulkheads of the guided missile destroyer USS Laboon while Sailors aboard the ship conduct anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercises April 17 and 18.
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March 9, 2010
From the 1st to the 7th of March, 2010, French soldiers from the Task Force Lafayette, partnered with the Afghan National Army, led operation ‘'Synapse'' in Kapisa Province (Regional Command East). The goal of this operation was to secure a lasting presence in the heart of the valley of Tagab. The French engineers brought their expertise to build operational infrastructure to establish a new combat outpost (COP) in the south of the valley.
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June 18, 2009
LE BOURGET AIRPORT, France - A super cargo C-130J Hercules aircraft and eight of its pilots and crew members arrived at Le Bourget Airport outside of Paris, France to take part in the 2009 Paris Air Show June 15-21.
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June 15, 2009
NORMANDY, France — Thirteen D-Day veterans from the 29th Infantry Division came here to take part in June 6 events marking the 65th anniversary of the Normandy invasion.
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June 15, 2009
PARIS, France - A congressional delegation of six senators and Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley arrived in Paris June 13, 2009, to partake in a wreath laying ceremony at the Memorial de l'Escadrille Lafayette, in Marnes-la-Coquette, just outside Paris, France. They are also here to show their support for the Paris Air Show.
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June 11, 2009
SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France - With his plane engulfed in flames after being hit by German anti-aircraft fire, Ralph Manley jumped out at an altitude of 200 feet and managed to deploy his chute and touch down on the Normandy beaches near Caen, France. That was 65 years ago. The veteran of the 101st Airborne Division's 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment returned to France this month to take part in events commemorating the 65th anniversary of D-Day and was the only D-Day veteran to jump in Normandy again this year.
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June 11, 2009
POINTE DU HOC, France - It was beautiful day. The sun was beginning to peek through the clouds. The waves crashed against the side of breathtaking cliffs as seagulls gently glided through the air. It is a peaceful place now, in June 2009, but the pockmarked grounds and shattered concrete testify to the battle that raged here in 1944.
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June 9, 2009
COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France - Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) took their places alongside veterans and heads of state June 6, during a ceremony commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion at the American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach.
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June 8, 2009
SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France - After a well-deserved tribute at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial at Omaha Beach June 6, attended by four heads of state, the veterans of D-Day were honored again June 7. This tribute, however, was organized by and held in the town of Sainte Mere Eglise, the first town liberated by Allied forces on D-Day.
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June 8, 2009
CARENTAN, France - A tranquil slab of marble with several bouquets of flowers at its base stood in the evening shadows June 5 on a piece of earth that 65 years earlier was the scene of some of the bloodiest fighting on the soil of France during World War II.
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June 8, 2009
NORMANDY, France - June 6, 1944, has been called the Longest Day. The largest amphibious invasion in history, code name Operation Overlord, consisted of approximately 154,000 British, Canadian, and American troops. That number includes 23,000 paratroopers who came in via glider or parachute, 5, 000 ships, and 11,000 aircraft.
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June 7, 2009
NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY AND MEMORIAL, France - U.S. President Barack Obama, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Prince Charles of Wales, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Gordon Brown and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke here today at a ceremony honoring the servicemembers who fought and died during the allied invasion of Normandy 65 years ago.
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June 6, 2009
AMFREVILLE, France - At the top of a small hill here there is a 15-foot-tall concrete memorial framed on each side by the American and French flags. On the face of the memorial is a life-sized image carved in stone of a U.S. Army paratrooper descending from the sky.
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June 5, 2009
GOURBESVILLE, France - In the days before the landings at Normandy on June 6, 1944, the small town of Gourbesville was the site of a German aid station. In the days following the allied invasion the town and others like it in the surrounding countryside became the scene of intense fighting as the U.S. Army moved eastward deeper into France.
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June 5, 2009
NORMANDY, France - Coast Guard veteran Tommy Harbour returned to the site June 4, 2009, where he made three trips in PA33-4 delivering troops and equipment during the Normandy invasion on June 6, 1944. Harbour was a Coast Guard coxswain mate, whose vehicle and personnel landing craft (LCVP), also known as a Higgins boat, transported soldiers to Omaha Beach as well as Utah Beach during WWII.
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June 4, 2009
NORMANDY, France - On June 6, 65 years ago, allied forces battled side by side to liberate France. During the D-Day invasion that began that day, American, British and Canadian troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of the Normandy coast as part of the largest single-day amphibious invasion in history.
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June 4, 2009
NORMANDY, France -June 6, 1944 has been called "the longest day" The largest amphibious invasion in history, code named Operation Overlord, consisted of approximately 154,000 British, Canadian, and American troops. That number includes 23,000 paratroopers who came in via glider or parachute, 5,000 ships, and 11,000 aircraft.
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June 4, 2009
SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France - Maurice Lancelot is not an American soldier, but he is dressed like one.
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June 4, 2009
SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France -Although sun and waves come together to create a serene picture of Sainte Mere Eglise today, it was once the site of one of the bloodiest battles in history.
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June 4, 2009
LE MONT-SAINT-MICHEL, France — U.S. and allied service members, World War II veterans, local dignitaries and others honored the memory of those who fought in the D-Day invasion at a ceremony at the foot of famed Mont Saint Michel, June 4.
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June 3, 2009
NORMANDY, France - Task Force Normandy 65 is offering limited seating in the aircraft involved in the airborne operation over Sainte Mere Eglise Sunday June 7. The operation will commemorate the Allied airborne assaults into France in the early morning of June 6, 1944.
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June 3, 2009
SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France - This town loves paratroopers -- in particular, American paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne and the 101st Airborne Divisions. It was those two divisions that liberated Sainte Mere Eglise June 7, 1944, making it the first town in France to be liberated during World War II.
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June 3, 2009
SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France - It was the middle of the night and the town of Sainte Mere Eglise was on fire. Occupied by the Germans since June 18, 1940, the town had survived several allied air raids.
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June 1, 2009
NORMANDY, France - When it comes time to honor the soldiers, sailors and airmen who fought and died supporting the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France, 65 years ago, there will be thousands who flock to the shores of Utah Beach and Omaha Beach to pay homage to the bravery and sacrifice of these heroes.
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May 29, 2009
BAIE DE SEINE, France - In transit to the annual Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise in the Baltic Sea, USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) made a four-day visit to the waters off the coast of Normandy, May 23-26, to celebrate the historical significance of the battles of Midway and Normandy.
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May 29, 2009
BELLEAU, France - More than 300 Marines and sailors from commands throughout Europe and the United States, along with approximately 2,000 French locals, gathered at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery here for a Memorial Day ceremony May 24.
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May 28, 2009
DRAGUIGNAN, France — An honor platoon of service members from Naval Station Rota, Spain honored 861 American World War II soldiers buried at the Rhone National cemetery here, May 24 during its annual Memorial Day service.
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