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• They were there

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  June 8, 2012

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  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

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  June 3, 2012

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  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

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  June 3, 2012

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  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.

• Fleet Master Chief Roy M. Maddocks Jr., joined Special Operations Command Europe troops for a High-Altitude Low-Opening demonstration.

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  June 3, 2012

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  Fleet Master Chief Roy M. Maddocks Jr., joined Special Operations Command Europe troops for a 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. Army Special Forces describe Mont St. Michel HALO drop

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  June 3, 2012

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  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

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  June 3, 2012

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  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. military paratroopers jump near La Fiere Bridge

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  June 3, 2012

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  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.

• Parade at Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France

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  June 3, 2012

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  US, 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.