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  • STUTTGART, Germany - Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense, passes the command colors to U.S. Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis during the U.S. European Command Change of Command Ceremony, June 30, 2009. Stavridis, the first U.S. Navy commander to lead the command in its 57-year history, assumed command of more than 84,000 U.S. troops assigned in Europe from U.S. Army Gen. John Craddock. (Department of Defense photo by Richard Herman) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany (Left to right) Navy Fleet Master Chief Roy Maddocks, U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) Senior Enlisted Leader, takes the guidon from Navy Adm. James Stavridis, (USEUCOM) Commander, during a ceremony on Patch Barracks here June 30. Stavridis, who replaced Army Gen. John Craddock, will also assume responsibilities as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, from Craddock in a ceremony July 2 in Mons, Belgium. (Department of Defense photo by Richard Herman) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany Navy Adm. James Stavridis, U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) Commander, takes the USEUCOM guidon from the Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates, during a ceremony on Patch Barracks here June 30. Stavridis, who replaced Army Gen. John Craddock, will also assume responsibilities as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, from Craddock in a ceremony July 2 in Mons, Belgium. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England — An MC-130P Combat Shadow from the 352nd Special Operations Group prepares for takeoff in support of a rescue effort of a crew member onboard a container ship off the coast of Ireland. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Marelise Wood) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LE BOURGET AIRPORT, France — Spectators view a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on display at the 2009 Paris Air Show. The aircraft and its crew are assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. The C-17 Globemaster III is a four engine turbofan aircraft capable of airlifting large payloads over intercontinental ranges without refueling and was brought for display at the 2009 Paris Air Show, June 15-21. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Bill Gomez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LE BOURGET AIRPORT, France — Tech. Sgt. Bruce Slamin HC-130 Hercules aircraft crew member demonstrates pararescue gear required on rescue missions to two air show spectators. Sgt Slamin is assigned to the 39th Rescue Squadron from Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. The HC-130 Super Hercules aircraft is an extended-range, combat search and rescue version of the C-130 Hercules transport and was brought for display at the 2009 Paris Air Show, June 15-21. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Bill Gomez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LE BOURGET AIRPORT, France — Spectators view an aerial demonstration by a HC-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the 39th Rescue Squadron from Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. The HC-130 Hercules aircraft is an extended-range, combat search and rescue version of the C-130 Hercules transport and was brought for display at the 2009 Paris Air Show, June 15-21. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Bill Gomez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ABOARD USS MOUNT WHITNEY, Baltic Sea — A Finnish boarding team receives tactical instruction on the flight deck of USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) as part of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2009, June 15. This is the 37th iteration of BALTOPS and is intended to improve interoperability with partner countries by conducting realistic training at sea with the 12 participating nations. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian T. Martinez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TIRANA, Albania — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. A.J. Haysman of the Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), Georgia, tries on a pair of adaptive eyewear glasses at the 2009 EUCOM Humanitarian Assistance Conference. This eyewear was developed by Oxford's Center for Vision in the Developing World and has been used in previous EUCOM sponsored humanitarian assistance medical initiatives with great success. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA — Mine Countermeasure ships split off from maneuvering in formation during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2009. Annually hosted by the United States Navy, the exercise aims to improve maritime security in the Baltic Sea through increased interoperability and cooperation among regional allies. (Department of Defense Photo by U.S. Navy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Maj. Gen. Glenn K. Rieth, the adjutant general of New Jersey, and Maj. Gen. Mike Dubie, the adjutant general of Vermont, at the 2009 European Command State Partnership Program Conference here June 15. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • ABOARD USS MOUNT WHITNEY, Baltic Sea — A Finnish boarding team prepares to board USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) from a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) for a visit, board, search and seizure exercise as part of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2009. This is the 37th iteration of BALTOPS and is intended to improve interoperability with partner countries by conducting realistic training at sea with the 12 participating nations. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian T. Martinez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LE BOURGET AIRPORT, France — Gen. Roger A. Brady, Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, shakes hands and thanks U.S. Army Private Domenick Barela for his participation in the Paris Air Show. Private Barela is a team member of the Bravo 57th Air Defense Artillery unit based out of Kaiserslautern, Germany. The 57th Air Defense Artillery exhibited their Patriot Missile Air Defense System June 15-21 at the Paris Air Show 2009. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Bill Gomez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LE BOURGET AIRPORT, France — Vice Admiral Richard K. Gallagher, Deputy Commander, U.S. European Command, chats with Lt. Col. Michael Egan, C-130J Super Hercules aircraft commander from the 39th Rescue Squadron from Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Lt. Col. Egan's unit was chosen to exhibit their C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at the 2009 Paris Air Show 15-21 Jun. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Bill Gomez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LE BOURGET AIRPORT, France — Vice Admiral Richard K. Gallagher, Deputy Commander, U.S. European Command, meets and chats with operators and maintainers of a C-130J Super Hercules search and rescue aircraft. The aircraft and its crew are assigned to the 39th Rescue Squadron from Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. The C-130J is one of several Department of Defense aircraft chosen for exhibition June 15-21 at the 2009 Paris Air Show. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Bill Gomez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LE BOURGET AIRPORT, France — Gen. Roger A. Brady, Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, takes time to meet and thank members of the 41st Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pavehawk team for their participation in the Paris Air Show. The 41st Rescue Squadron from Moody Air Force Base, Ga. was chosen to display their HH-60 Pavehawk rescue helicopter for exhibition June 15-21 at the 2009 Paris Air Show. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Bill Gomez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SIGONELLA, Sicily — U.S. Navy Rear Adm. David J. Mercer commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia, commander, Maritime Air Naples (center), and U.S. Navy Capt. Thomas J. Quinn, commanding officer Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella (left), assisted by Italian Air Force Col. Luca Tonello, commanding officer 41st Stormo (right), unveil a plaque to commemorate the partnership between the U.S. and Italy at a ceremony for the 50th Anniversary. NAS Sigonella provides logistical support for Commander, 6th Fleet and NATO forces in the Mediterranean area. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan P. Idle) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • FGS ELBE, Baltic Sea — An MH-60s Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 embarked aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20), lands on the flight deck of the German auxiliary repair ship FGS Elbe (A 511) during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2009, June 10. This is the 37th iteration of BALTOPS and is intended to improve interoperability with partner countries by conducting realistic training at sea with the 12 participating nations. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian T. Martinez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Army Brig. Gen. Jeffery Marshall, Director, Mobilization and Reserve Component Affairs (ECRA) speaks during the U.S. European Command bi-annual State Partnership Program (SPP) Conference here June 15. The three-day conference will highlight many new initiatives to include SPP partners co-deploying to Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in Afghanistan, and include interactive workshops that transform SPP to the next level to ensure it provides comprehensive support for EUCOM's Strategy of Active Security. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORMANDY, France — Steven Melnikoff, a veteran of the 29th Infantry Division's 175th Infantry Regiment (left), shakes hands with a trio of today's soldiers of the 175th, medic Staff Sgt. Steffanie Pyle and infantrymen Spc. Douglas Diaz (right) and Spc. Donald Neuer. Melkinoff, who landed on Omaha Beach on June 7, 1944 and fought in the Battle of St. Lo, was one of 13 veterans of the only National Guard division to go ashore on D-Day to take part in events marking the invasion's 65th anniversary this year. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Henry) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LE BOURGET AIRPORT, France — Capt. Darren Woodside (left), and Capt. Adam Court assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, discuss the F-15E Strike Eagle jet fighter's combat capabilities with Senator Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii. The F-15E Strike Eagle is one of the several U.S. military aircraft exhibited June 15-20 at the Paris Air Show 2009. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Bill Gomez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MARNES-LA-COQUETTE, FRANCE — A Congressional Delegation of six senators, Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, French dignitaries and Maj. Gen. William A. Chambers, U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander, place their hands over their hearts and salute in tribute during the wreath laying ceremony at the Memorial de l'Escadrille La Fayette just outside of Paris June 13. The wreath ceremony pays honor to the American volunteer combat flying aces known as the "Lafayette Escadrille" who flew under the French flag during World War I. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Bill Gomez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • LE BOURGET AIRPORT, France — Senator Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii shakes hands and lauds the pilots of the 41st Rescue Squadron and maintainers of the 723rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Both units from Moody Air Force Base, Ga. proudly display their HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopter. The Pave Hawk rescue helicopter is one of the several U.S. military aircraft put on show 15-20 June at the Paris Air Show 2009. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Bill Gomez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Army Brig. Gen. Jeffery Marshall, Director, Mobilization and Reserve Component Affairs (ECRA), speaks during the U.S. European Command bi-annual State Partnership Program (SPP) Conference here June 15. The three-day conference will highlight many new initiatives to include SPP partners co-deploying to Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in Afghanistan, and include interactive workshops that transform SPP to the next level to ensure it provides comprehensive support for EUCOM's Strategy of Active Security. (Department of Defense photo by Air Foce Tech. Sgt. Mark Olsen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — U.S. European Command hosts the State Partnership Program Conference here June 15. The conference will highlight many new initiatives to include SPP partners co-deploying to Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in Afghanistan, and include interactive workshops that transform SPP to the next level to ensure it provides comprehensive support for EUCOM's Strategy of Active Security.(Department of Defense photo by Air ForceTech. Sgt. Mark Olsen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KARLSKRONA, Sweden — Swedish Navy boarding team member Sgt. Joonas Moinaneu scans area for threats before advancing team members during mass disaster exercise on a naval base in Karlskrona, Sweden during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2009. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW) Gary Keen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KARLSKRONA, Sweden — Swedish Navy boarding team members Cpl. Petri Linna (left) and Sgt. Joonas Moinaneu use suppressive fire while their team members come up from the rear during a disaster exercise on a naval base in Karlskrona, Sweden during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2009. This is the 37th iteration of BALTOPS and is intended to improve interoperability with partner countries by conducting realistic training at sea with the 12 participating nations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW) Gary Keen) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • FGS ELBE, Baltic Sea — German sailors guide auxiliary repair ship FGS Elbe (A 511) from the bridge as it comes alongside German fast attack ship FGS Nerz (P 6124) during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2009, June 10. This is the 37th iteration of BALTOPS and is intended to improve interoperability with partner countries by conducting realistic training at sea with the 12 participating nations. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian T. Martinez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • FGS NERZ, Baltic Sea — German auxiliary repair ship FGS Elbe (A 511) comes alongside German fast attack ship FGS Nerz (P 6124) during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2009. This is the 37th iteration of BALTOPS and is intended to improve interoperability with partner countries by conducting realistic training at sea with the 12 participating nations. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian T. Martinez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MARNES-LA-COQUETTE, FRANCE — Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley praises Tech. Sgt. Mike Jackson, 1st Lt. Chris McDaniels and Staff Sgt. Fred Stevenson, members of the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base Honor Guard in Germany, for their support to the wreath laying ceremony at the Memorial de l'Escadrille La Fayette just outside of Paris June 13. The ceremony attended by U.S. senators, the Secretary of the Air Force, U.S. and French dignitaries, paid honor to the American volunteer combat flying aces known as the "Lafayette Escadrille" who flew under the French flag during World War I. (Department of Defense photo by Master Sgt. Bill Gomez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • POINTE DU HOC, France — James Gabaree, one of the Rangers who fought at Pointe du Hoc and was wounded there on D-Day, talks to Rangers who attended a June 6 ceremony there marking the 65th anniversary of D-Day. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORMANDY, France — Paratroopers make their descent onto La Fiere Drop Zone in France's Normandy region, June 7. More than 350 U.S., French, German and British airborne troops completed the jump in tribute to the 65th anniversary of D-Day. (Department of Defense photo by Staff Sgt. Don Graham) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORMANDY, France — Local French children congratulate an American paratrooper after he successfully jumped from a C-130 onto La Fiere Drop Zone in France's Normandy region during a June 7 airborne operation commemorating the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion. (Department of Defense photo by Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo Jr.) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • OBERAMMERGAU, Germany — Gen. James Mattis leads the command party onto the stage during the change of command ceremony for the NATO School here June 10. Mattis is commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command and NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Transformation. (Department of Defense photo Karlheinz Wedhorn) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • POINTE DU HOC, France — A U.S. soldier sits on the ruins of World War II German gun positions atop the cliffs here, taking in the view of the English Channel and the memorial to the Rangers who scaled the 100-foot point under heavy attack on June 6, 1944. Rangers and veterans assembled at the site on the 65th anniversary of the assault to pay tribute to those who fought there on D-Day. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • OBERAMMERGAU, Germany — Members of the command party salute as national anthems are played during the change of command ceremony at the NATO School here June 10. Army Col. Mark D. Baines assumed command from Marine Col. James J. Tabak during a ceremony officiated by Gen. James Mattis, commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command and NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Transformation. (Department of Defense photo by Karlheinz Wedhorn) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • OBERAMMERGAU, Germany — Marine Col. James J. Tabak hands the guidon of the NATO School to Army Col. Mark D. Baines June 10 during a change of command ceremony. (Department of Defense photo by Karlheinz Wedhorn) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France — Sgt. Steve Selvage of U.S. Army Europe's 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, chats with 85-year-old D-Day veteran Ralph Manley here, June 1. Manley jumped into Normandy on D-Day with the 101st Airborne Division's 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, and returned to repeat the feat June 4 during this year's commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the Normandy invasion. (Courtesy photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA — USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC20) leads the formation of ships from 12 different countries in the first day of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise June 8. This is the 37th iteration of BALTOPS and is intended to improve interoperability with partner countries by conducting realistic training at sea with participating nations. Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States are participating in the exercise. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Special 3rd Class Christian Martinez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA — USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) leads Danish ships HDMS Peter Tordenskiold (F 356), HDMS Glenten (P 557) and HDMS ESbern Snare (L 17) in formation on the first day of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise, June 8. This is the 37th iteration of BALTOPS and is intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting peace support operations at sea, including gunnery exercises, replenishments-at-sea, undersea warfare, radar tracking, mine countermeasures, seamanship, search and rescue, maritime interdiction operations and scenarios dealing with potential real world crises and maritime security. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Special 2nd Class Michael T. Rumbach) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BALTIC SEA — USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC20) leads the formation of ships from 12 different countries in the first day of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise, June 8. This is the 37th iteration of BALTOPS and is intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training at sea with the 12 participating nations. Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States are participating in the exercise. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Special 3rd Class Christian Martinez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Official Department of Defense photo of the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORMANDY, France — Army Pfc. Scott Simpson, a medic with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, walks along Utah Beach here June 4. During the Normandy invasion 65 years ago Simpson's grandfather, Master Sgt. Joseph Simpson, landed on the beach with the 4th Infantry Division. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CARENTAN, France — A citizen from the town of Carentan, France holds the United States flag near the encased regimental colors of the 3rd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment. The paratroopers of 3-502nd engaged in some of the fiercest fighting on French soil in here following the D-Day invasion in June 1944. A wreath-laying ceremony June 5 honored the regiment for liberating the town. (Department of Defense photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORMANDY, France — Army Pfc. Scott Simpson, a medic with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, holds a copy of his grandfather's military identification card from World War II on Normandy's Utah Beach, June 4. His grandfather landed on the beach with the 4th Infantry Division as part of the third wave of Operation Overlord, the June 6, 1944, invasion to liberate Europe. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CARENTAN, France — World War II veterans Arthur Petersen, from Santa Barbara, Calif., and Robert Herrot, from Friendship, Wis., study a historic photo together moments before a ceremony here honoring World War II paratroopers of the 3rd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment as part of events honoring the 65th anniversary of D-Day. (Department of Defense photo by Master Sgt. Donald Sparks) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • HEMEVEZ, France — Armu Brig. Gen. Jon Miller, deputy commanding general of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, salutes after laying a wreath at the base of a memorial here June 5 to seven paratroopers who were executed on D-Day by German troops. The ceremony was one of dozens of events in the Normandy region commemorating the 65th anniversary of D-Day. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France — Pierre L. Porter, liason officer for the American Legion in Paris, France, presents the colors during a ceremony in honor of D-Day veterans here, June 7. Saint Mere Eglise was the first town liberated by American forces on D-Day. (Department of Defense photo by Army Spc. Adrienne Killingsworth) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France — William Tritt, 86, a native of Carlisle, Penn., wears his original uniform from World War II at a ceremony in honor of D-Day veterans outside the town hall here, June 7. (Deparment of Defense photo by Army Spc. Adrienne Killingsworth) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KARLSKRONA, Sweden — A Swedish guitarist plays classic rock here June 6 for sailors from 12 nations during a harbor party before the initial phase of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2009. This is the 37th iteration of BALTOPS and is intended to improve interoperability with partner countries by conducting realistic training at sea with the 12 participating nations. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian T. Martinez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART-VAIHINGEN, Germany - Vice Adm. Richard Gallagher, Deputy Commander U.S. European Command (USEUCOM), speaks during the opening of the new Joint Exercise, Simulation and Training Conference Center (JEST-CC) at Patch Barracks June 8. EUCOM would save more than $500,000 annually in TDY travel expenses by using the center instead of traveling to off-post facilities. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Corporal Steven Baker (center) describes his experience of meeting President Barack Obama with members of the media June 5 in the USO Warrior Center after the president's visit to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. During his visit, the president awarded six Purple Hearts to Baker and five other servicemembers injured in Afghanistan and Iraq. Also joining Baker during the interview were Private 1st Class Dean Baker (left) and Sergeant Matthew Berth. (U.S. Army Photo/PO3 Roberto Mendoza) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Staff and patients at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center describe their experience of meeting President Barack Obama with members of the media June 5 in the USO Warrior Center after the president's visit to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. (U.S. Army Photo/PO3 Roberto Mendoza) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • (Left to right) President Barack Obama, accompanied by Prince Charles of Wales, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Canadian Prime Stephen Harper and President of France Nicolas Sarkozy, returns a salute to an honor guard of U.S. and allied servicemembers during the 65th anniversary commemoration of D-Day at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, June 6. The heads of state honored veterans of the D-Day invasion and World War II. (Department of Defense Photo by Dave Melancon) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Surviving members of the famed Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment (wearing black caps) participate in the ceremony honoring the 65th anniversary of D-Day, at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, June 6. The group was part of more than two dozen D-Day veterans honored in ceremonies across the Normandy region. (Department of Defense photo by Bill Roche) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. President Barack Obama salutes an honor guard composed of Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade as the president arrives for a ceremony marking the 65th anniversary of D-Day at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, June 6. (Department of Defense photo by Tech Sgt Michael Voss) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Sgt. Sergio Nava of Fort Bragg, N.C.'s Headquarters and Headquar-ters Battery, 1st Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment (Airborne) stands at attention as first lady Michelle Obama passes while taking part in a ceremony honoring the 65th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France, June 6. Nava, part of an honor guard for the ceremony, was one of hundreds of U.S. servicemembers who participated in the event. (Department of Defense photo by Tech Sargeant Michael Voss) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • World War II veterans take part in a ceremony in Amfreville, France June 5, commemorating the 65th anniversary of the D-Day invasion and the Soldiers who fought and died in the small Normandy town. (photo by Department of Defense, Tech Sgt Michael Voss) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • AMFREVILLE, France — World War II veteran Capt. Chet Graham autographs a photo taken of himself 65 years ago during a ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of D-Day here June 4. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Voss) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KARLSKRONA, Sweden — Officers from all participating countries gather in the Maritime Museum for a reception here June 6. This is the 37th iteration of BALTOPS and is intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training at sea with the 12 participating nations. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Speacialist 2nd Class Michael Rumbach) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • UTAH BEACH, France - Mr. Charles Perrot (left) was a 16 year old French teenager working for the Americans "moving sand" when Mr. Tommy Harbour landed on Utah Beach June 6, 1944. The two had a chance meeting here June 4, 2009. Photo by John Tomassi. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • UTAH BEACH, France — Mr. Tommy Harbour was 18 when he made three trips in vehicle and pesonnel landing craft PA33-4 delivering troops and equipment to the beaches of Normandy June 6, 1944. Harbour was a Coxswains mate in the U.S. Coast Guard whose job it was to lower the ramp on the boat and ensure the engine was full of fuel and in working order. (Department of Defense photo by John Tomassi) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GOURBESVILLE, France — Army Brig. Gen. Jon Miller, deputy commanding general of 21st Theater Sustainment Command, speaks to veterans before the wreath laying ceremony here, June 4. Miller spoke at the ceremony honoring the 300 U.S. Army soldiers who died in and around Gourbesville during D-Day and the days following the invasion. (Department of Defense photo by Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KARLSKRONA, SWEDEN — Rear Adm. John N. Christenson greets Swedish Rear Adm. Anders Grenstad during the initial phase of the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise 2009, aboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20), This is the 37th iteration of BALTOPS and is intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training at sea with the 12 participating nations. (Department of Defense Photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GOURBESVILLE, France — World War II veterans of the 82nd Airborne Division salute during the playing of Taps at the commemoration ceremony here, June 4. Current soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 507th Infantry Regiment and the 101st Airborne Division were also at the ceremony. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORMANDY, France — U.S. Army Garrison Brussels, Belgium, Soldiers Spcs. Anthony Arnold and Joshua Haines and Sgt. Rafael Moreno welcome 327th PIR/101st Airborne veteran Robert Herriot, of Friendship, Wis., to Brussels. (Department of Defense photo by Thad Moyseowicz) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France — Army Sgt. 1st Class Steve Selvage of the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment gets an autograph from 91-year-old D-Day survivor Ralph Manley here, June 1. The two met while Selvage was in the town during his unit's participation in events commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Normandy invasion.(Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORMANDY, France — In the photo at left taken June 2 (left to right), Army Sgts. 1st Class Patrick Martin, William Suarez and Steve Selvage of the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, based in Vilseck, Germany, recreate the pose on a postcard taken June 6, 1944. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • THORPE ABBOTS, England — Bagpiper Dave Harper, followed by the Royal Air Force Mildenhall Honor Guard, leads a precession of World War II veterans, students and faculty members from Missouri's College of the Ozarks to a ceremony here, the former home of the 100th Bomb Group. The group was in England on a tour of historic World War II sites coinciding with the 65th anniversary of the Allied invasion of occupied France. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin M. May) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • THORPE ABBOTS, England — American and British World War II veterans on a tour of significant sites in the European Theater render honors during the singing of the Star Spangled Banner here June 1. A small ceremony at the airfield included eyewitness accounts of the D-Day invasion, some given by the veterans themselves and some read from interview notes by college students, and the laying of a memorial wreath at the site. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin M. May) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SAINT MERE EGLISE, France — Members of a reenactment group park a restored World War II-era truck at the Airborne Festival here, June 3. The festival, which coincides with events in the area commemorating the 65th anniversary of D-Day, features historic vehicles, weapons and other equipment in recreated World War II settings. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SAINT MERE EGLISE, France — Maurice Lancelot, a member of the Normandie Souvenir Avenir World War II reenactment group (foreground, wearing cap), talks to visitors at the Airborne Festival here, June 3. The festival, which coincides with events in the area commemorating the 65th anniversary of D-Day, features historic vehicles, weapons and other equipment in recreated World War II settings. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France — A restored World War II era-Army car sits on display in a field at the Airborne Festival here, June 3. The festival, which coincides with events in the area commemorating the 65th anniversary of D-Day, features historic vehicles, weapons and other equipment in recreated World War II settings. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NORMANDY, France — This post card was taken June 6, 1944. The building behind the posing soldiers, now a pizza shop, was a German communications bunker captured by American troops on D-Day. (Department of Defense photo) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MONT ST. MICHEL, France — (June 4, 2009) Germany's Military Attache to France, German Army Col. Christian Duhr, addresses military soldiers from the United States, France, Germany and hundreds of civilians who attended a ceremony here June 4, honoring the 65th Anniversary of the Allied Forces Invasion of Normandy. U.S Army Maj. Gen. Yves Fontaine, Commanding General 21st Theater Sustainment Command and French Army General Pierre Barbaud also spoke at the ceremony. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Henry) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France — One of two stained glass windows in the church here that is dedicated to the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division who liberated the town on June 6, 1944 -- the first town in France to be liberated in World War II. The window depicts Saint Michael, the patron saint of paratroopers, and also bears images symbolizing the 82nd Airborne Division, the lion of Normandy, Sainte Mere Eglise and each of the combat jumps made by the 82nd during World War II. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France — One of the stained glass windows in the church in Ste. Mere Eglise, France, that is dedicated to the paratroopers who liberated the town on June 6, 1944. The window was designed by Paul Renaud, who was 14 years old at the time of the liberation and 16 years old when he drew the sketch. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France — The building that houses the restored World War II era C-47 aircraft at the Airborne Museum here is shaped to look like a parachute. The museum also has the only restored World War II glider in Europe. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France — A restored World War II-era anti-aircraft gun sits on display on the grounds of the Airborne museum here. The grounds of the museum showcase a variety of different World War II weapons and armored vehicles. The white parachute on the church in the background is the town's memorial to Army Pvt. John Steele who landed on the church on D-Day. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France — The effigy of John Steele on the front of the church here. Steele, among the soldiers of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, who jumped into the town on D-Day, became famous after his chute caught in the tower of the church as he was landing. (Department of Defense phto by Army Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France — Henri Jean Renaud stands in front of the church here, which contains a stained glass window designed by his brother Paul Renaud, which is dedicated to the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division who liberated the town on June 6, 1944. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France — Tourists at the Airborne Museum here take pictures of an exhibit depicting 101st Airborne Division paratroopers boarding a C-47 aircraft for a jump during the D-Day invasion. (Department of Defense photo by Army Sgt. Fay Conroy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • INCIRLIK, Turkey — Volunteers Air Force Staff Sgt. Jon Parker, 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Kristine Piper, 39th Air Base Wing, prepare donated furniture May 12, 2009, in the DRMO warehouse here. In a joint effort between the U.S. State Department and the base's DRMO, $78,000 worth of furniture will be donated to a youth camp in the Republic of Georgia. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Airman 1st Class Alex Martinez) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KLAIPEDA, Lithuania — USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20) crew members present the colors to the president of Lithuania, Valdas Adamkus, during a shipboard reception during a port visit here June 2. Mount Whitney is in transit to BALTOPS the largest international exercise in the Baltic Sea; an exercise to engender mutual understanding and maritime interoperability between U.S. Navy, NATO, and non-NATO participants. Mount Whitney is the U.S. 6th fleet flag ship and is homeported in Gaeta, Italy. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Sylvia Nealy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • KLAIPEDA, Lithuania -- USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20), sideboys stand at attention and salute Valdas Adamkus, President of the Republic of Lithuania, as he boards the ship during a port visit here June 2. Mount Whitney is in transit to BALTOPS, the largest international exercise in the Baltic Sea. Mount Whitney, the U.S. 6th fleet flag ship, homeported in Gaeta, Italy. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sylvia Nealy) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • EDINBURGH, Scotland — The 48th Fighter Wing honor guard marches away from the Scottish-American Memorial May 25, 2009 here. The Base Honor guard traveled over 400 miles to Edinburgh to participate in a tribute to the sacrifice made by Scottish-Americans during the First World War. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Airman 1st Class Perry Aston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • EDINBURGH, Scotland — A Royal Scots Dragoon Guards bag piper escorts the 48th Fighter Wing honor guard to the Scottish-American Memorial here, May 25, 2009. The Base Honor guard traveled over 400 miles to Edinburgh to participate in a tribute to the sacrifice made by Scottish-Americans during the First World War. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Airman 1st Class Perry Aston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • EDINBURGH, Scotland — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Ackerman, 48th Fighter Wing base honor guard, renders honors during the playing of the British and American National Anthems here, May 25, 2009. The Base Honor guard traveled over 400 miles to Edinburgh to participate in a tribute to the sacrifice made by Scottish-Americans during the First World War. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Airman 1st Class Perry Aston) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMBRIDGE, England — Dave Harper, the piper for the Memorial Day ceremony at Madingley Memorial Cemetery, prepares to march with the Royal Air Force Mildenhall Honor Guard Colors Team, May 25, 2009. The colors team participated in a full-honors tribute to the veterans laid to rest on British soil. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Senior Airman Christopher L. Ingersoll) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMBRIDGE, England — Dozens of Airmen carry wreaths donated form various organizations to lay at the Wall of the Lost as part of the Memorial Day event at Madingley Memorial Cemetery, May 25, 2009. The event is held annually and includes full military honors. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Senior Airman Christopher L. Ingersoll) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CAMBRIDGE, England — A ceremony is held on Memorial Day, May 25, 2009, to honor the thousands of American veterans laid to rest here at Madingley Memorial Cemetery. The ceremony included key note speakers, wreath laying and fly-overs with a KC-135 Stratotanker from RAF Mildenhall and F-15E Strike Eagles from RAF Lakenheath. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Senior Airman Christopher L. Ingersoll) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • STUTTGART, Germany — Left to right: Navy Fleet Master Chief Roy D. Maddocks, U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) Senior Enlisted Leader, Susan Sigmon, Patch Elementary School Advisory Committee (SAC) Chair, Army Col. Richard M. Pastore Jr., U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Stuttgart Commander, Navy Vice Adm. Richard Gallagher, Deputy Commander USEUCOM, Susan Page, Patch High School (PHS) Principal, Army Maj. Gen. P.K. Keen, USEUCOM Chief of Staff, Frank Roehl, Heidelberg District Superintendent, Department of Defense Dependent Schools Europe (DoDDS-E), Navy Commander Martin Harrison, PHS SAC Chair, and Joyce Kennedy, USAG Stuttgart School Liaison Officer, break ground for a new high school June 1 on Patch Barracks. The project is scheduled to be completed before the start of the 2009-10 school year. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett) Hi-res / Details / Comments ...