Videos tagged with "anniversary"
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Empowering to make a difference
September 11, 2012
Comments: 0 Read/add;Servicemembers in Naples, Italy gather to observe the 11th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Seaman Apprentice Nicole VanderGriend takes us to the remembrance ceremony. -
United we stand
September 11, 2012
Comments: 0 Read/add;Remembrance of September 11th takes place all over the US and internationally every year. SSgt Amanda Wowk shows us how RAF Lakenheath in England is no exception. -
Remember the past, but continue to look ahead
September 11, 2012
Comments: 0 Read/add;September 11th is forever marked as a day that changed the course of world history. In Vicenza, Italy, a joint commemoration ceremony took place downtown. SGT Nick Lloyd has more. -
They were there
June 8, 2012
Comments: 0 Read/add;It’s been almost seven decades since U.S. and allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, during WWII. As age catches up with the veterans of that era we’re able to hear fewer and fewer of their accounts first-hand. In this story we hear from the veterans of that conflict and what visiting Normandy means for a younger generations of service members. -
Paratroopers practice for D-Day jump
June 3, 2012
Comments: 0 Read/add;Army Reserve paratroopers train with Reserve paratroopers for the 4th Parachute Regiment in the United Kingdom May 29,2012. Both American and British Soldiers were preparing for their airborne operation in Normandy on June 3, 2012 to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day. -
Thousands gather at D-Day commemorations for Sainte-Mère-Eglise fireworks
June 3, 2012
Comments: 0 Read/add;SAINTE-MÈRE-ÉGLISE, France -- 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. Hundreds of spectators turned out for fireworks in the town's main square on Saturday, June 3. A replica of Pvt. John Steele hangs by a parachute from the tower. Some of the fiercest fighting of the D-Day invasion of the invasion took place nearby. -
U.S. Army Special Forces describe Mont St. Michel HALO drop
June 3, 2012
Comments: 0 Read/add;Special Operations Command Europe troops talks about the High-Altitude Low-Opening demonstration at Mont Saint Michel in France to commemorate the 68th anniversary of D-Day. U.S. military special operations troops stationed in Europe, plus German, French and Russian troops took part. -
U.S. Ambassador to France jumps into D-Day memorial with Golden Knights
June 3, 2012
Comments: 0 Read/add;On June 3, 2012 Charles H. Rivkin, U.S. Ambassador to France, jumps into D-Day memorial with Golden Knights near the La Fiere bridge, where U.S. paratroopers fought on June 6,1944. -
U.S. Army Europe Band at Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France
June 3, 2012
Comments: 0 Read/add;U.S., German, French, Dutch and British troops commemorate the 68th anniversary of D-Day during the events held in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 3, 2012. -
U.S. military paratroopers jump near La Fiere Bridge
June 3, 2012
Comments: 0 Read/add;U.S., German, French, Dutch and British troops commemorate the 68th anniversary of D-Day during the events held in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 3, 2012. -
D-Day 2012 from a paratroopers perspective
June 3, 2012
Comments: 0 Read/add;See U.S. paratroopers jump from a C-130J at the La Fiere drop zone near Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 3, 2012, to honor the 68th anniversary of D-Day. Paratroopers from France, Germany, the Netherlands and the U.K. also participated in the jump. -
Maj Stinson remarks on D-Day ceremony
June 3, 2010
Comments: 0 Read/add;An Army major gives his take on the importance of remembering D-Day during its 66th Anniversary. -
German band plays at D-Day memorial
June 3, 2010
Comments: 0 Read/add;A German band plays during a 66th D-Day Memorial ceremony in France. -
Fort Bragg colonel gives insight into D-Day
June 3, 2010
Comments: 0 Read/add;An Army colonel stationed at Fort Bragg gives his insight into the 66th Anniversary of D-Day -
American, French and German troops at D-Day cemetery
June 3, 2010
Comments: 0 Read/add;American, French and German soldiers gather together for the 66th Anniversary of D-Day. -
Naples Seabees Celebrate Anniversary
April 15, 2010
Comments: 0 Read/add;Naples Seabees Celebrate Anniversary -
WWII Vet remembers Remagen, Germany
March 30, 2010
Comments: 0 Read/add;Throughout World War II, many Europe locations became sites of historic military significance. You may be familiar with Normandy, France, or the Battle of the Bulge, in Belgium. But for veterans of the 9th Infantry Division, Remagen, Germany is where they made their mark. -
65 Anniversary of Battle of the Bulge
December 15, 2009
Comments: 0 Read/add;65 Anniversary of Battle of the Bulge -
Polishing the Big Guns
December 11, 2009
Comments: 0 Read/add;Special series commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge by meeting a man, in Belgium, who made it his life's passion to restore old WWII tanks. -
Battle of the Bulge
December 11, 2009
Comments: 0 Read/add;Battle of the Bulge commemoration series by visiting some of the many memorials in Belgium where U.S. service members fought in WWII -
D-Day: Why We Remember
June 19, 2009
Comments: 0 Read/add;65 years after D-Day, more than 800 U.S. military troops came to Normandy to commemorate the sacrifice of so many. Local French citizens share their memories and show their gratitude - this is Why We Remember. View more photos, stories and videos at www.eucom.mil/dday65 -
The Significance of D-Day PatchHighSchool
June 3, 2009
Comments: 0 Read/add;The significance of D-Day, 6 June 1944. As told by senior officers from HQ US European Command, Patch American High School students and faculty. Commemorating the 65th Anniversary of DDay. -
65th Anniversary of DDay-Rangers Lead the Way
June 3, 2009
Comments: 0 Read/add;Story of Rangers Leading the Way up Pointe du Hoc on 6 June 1944 as told by Major General Keen, HQ USEUCOM Chief of Staff. -
Preparations for D-Day 65th Anniversay
June 2, 2009
Comments: 0 Read/add;ST. MERE EGLISE, France ? Dozens of vintage military vehicles and reenactors crowd the streets here June 1, 2009, as hundreds of U.S. military troops prepare to commemorate the 65th Anniversary of D-Day landings. (John Tomassi) -
Citizens in St. Mere Eglise Reflect on D-day
June 2, 2009
Comments: 0 Read/add;ST. MERE EGLISE, France -- Citizens here reflect on the importance of D-day. (Sgt. Jonathan Pruett) -
U.S. Military sets up LSA
June 2, 2009
Comments: 0 Read/add;ST. MERE EGLISE, France -- U.S. military members and contractors set up the Logistical Support Area here to prepare for ceremonies commemorating the 65th Anniversary of D-Day. (Sgt. Jonathan Pruett)
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