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D-Day 80th Anniversary/Veterans Day
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Eighty years later, WWII veterans return to the beaches of Normandy to honor the legacy of D-Day. Active duty members of the US Army and Air Force pay tribute, reflecting on the courage and sacrifices that changed the course of history.
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DDay80 Carentan March
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D Day 80 Airborne Operation (Reel)
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Nijmegen March: V Corps Soldiers Day 1 Reel
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D-Day 80th Anniversary Celebration
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D-Day Remembrance
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D-Day Remembrance
WWII Veteran Raph Goldsticker talks of experience during war
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WWII Veteran Raph Goldsticker talks of experience during war
WWII veteran returns to drop zone after 80 years
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WWII veteran returns to drop zone after 80 years
173rd Paratrooper's Son Is Baptized on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France
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173rd Paratrooper's Son Is Baptized on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France
Normandy D-Day 80th Anniversary
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Normandy D-Day 80th Anniversary
The 29th Infantry Division Commemorate their monument & D-Day 80
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The 29th Infantry Division Commemorate their monument & D-Day 80
France & U.S. Commemorate D-Day 80
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France & U.S. Commemorate D-Day 80
AFN Naples InFocus
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AFN Naples InFocus
D-Day 80th Anniversary Ceremony Interview: GEN Michael Langley
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D-Day 80th Anniversary Ceremony Interview: GEN Michael Langley
D-Day 80th Anniversary Ceremony Interview: CSM Kellen Rowley
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D-Day 80th Anniversary Ceremony Interview: CSM Kellen Rowley
D-Day 80th Anniversary Ceremony Interview: Ms. Laurie Holland
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D-Day 80th Anniversary Ceremony Interview: Ms. Laurie Holland
D-Day 80th Anniversary Ceremony Interview: 2LT Madison Marsh "Miss America 2024"
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D-Day 80th Anniversary Ceremony Interview: 2LT Madison Marsh "Miss America 2024"
D-Day 80th Anniversary Ceremony Interview: BG Maurice Barnett
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D-Day 80th Anniversary Ceremony Interview: BG Maurice Barnett
D-Day 80th Anniversary Ceremony Interview: MG Dianne Del Rosso
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D-Day 80th Anniversary Ceremony Interview: MG Dianne Del Rosso
MP Teaches Cannons to Students
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MP Teaches Cannons to Students
10th Towns Liberation Interview: BG Welsey Murray
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10th Towns Liberation Interview: BG Welsey Murray
10th Towns Liberation Interview: MG James Ring
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10th Towns Liberation Interview: MG James Ring
10th Towns Liberation Interview: SGT Ashely Kernan
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10th Towns Liberation Interview: SGT Ashely Kernan
10th Towns Liberation Interview: SGT Tlaloc Perales
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10th Towns Liberation Interview: SGT Tlaloc Perales
Ceremony Angoville-Au-Plain Interview: Sébastien Laisné (NON-CAPTIONED)
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Ceremony Angoville-Au-Plain Interview: Sébastien Laisné (NON-CAPTIONED)
Omaha Beach Ceremony Interview: Major General Joseph DiNonno
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Omaha Beach Ceremony Interview: Major General Joseph DiNonno
Deeds Not Words
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Deeds Not Words
D-Day with Cannons!
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D-Day with Cannons!
80th Anniversary of D-Day
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80th Anniversary of D-Day
80th Anniversary of D-Day
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80th Anniversary of D-Day
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80th Anniversary of D-Day
DDAY 80 "A Step"
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DDAY 80 "A Step"
10th AAMDC Honors D-Day 80 in Normandy
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10th AAMDC Honors D-Day 80 in Normandy
Havoc Company Change of Command, Omaha Beach, Normandy (Social Media Reel)
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Havoc Company Change of Command, Omaha Beach, Normandy (Social Media Reel)
First Army hosts WWII Wreath Ceremony
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First Army hosts WWII Wreath Ceremony
Carentan Friendly Soccer-Football Match DDay80 2024
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Carentan Friendly Soccer-Football Match DDay80 2024
WWII Veteran Reception
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WWII Veteran Reception
First Army visits historical headquarters
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Inauguration of General Eisenhower Statue Interview: General (Ret.) Mark Milley
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Inauguration of General Eisenhower Statue Interview: General (Ret.) Mark Milley
Ceremony Angoville-Au-Plain Interview: Sébastien Laisné (NON-CAPTIONED)
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Ceremony Angoville-Au-Plain Interview: Sébastien Laisné (NON-CAPTIONED)
Inauguration of General Eisenhower Statue Interview: Xavier Brunetiere (CAPTIONED)
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Inauguration of General Eisenhower Statue Interview: Xavier Brunetiere (CAPTIONED)
80th D-Day Anniversary: WWII Veteran Ceo Bauer
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80th D-Day Anniversary: WWII Veteran Ceo Bauer
Soldier Promotes of the Sands of Omaha
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Maj. Gen. Patton Commemoration
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Maj. Gen. Patton Commemoration
Angoville-au-Plain Medic Memorial Ceremony
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Angoville-au-Plain Medic Memorial Ceremony
Ceremony Angoville-Au-Plain Interview: Sébastien Laisné (CAPTIONED)
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Ceremony Angoville-Au-Plain Interview: Sébastien Laisné (CAPTIONED)
Ceremony Angoville-Au-Plain Interview: Colonel James C. Stultz
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Ceremony Angoville-Au-Plain Interview: Colonel James C. Stultz
The Nurses of Normandy
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The Nurses of Normandy
Honoring the Past: Big Red One Celebrates 79th Anniversary of D-Day
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D-Day: Planning the Impossible
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82nd Airborne Division WWII Veteran "returns home" for 78th D-Day Anniversary
Robert Heurgue, 97, a native of Paris, France joined the U.S. Army and fought in WWII. He conducted three combat jumps into Europe as a Paratrooper assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division. This year for the 78th D-Day anniversary he travels back "home" to France.
D-Day 76: 'A Man Named Walter' a poem by Michael Steves
'A Man Named Walter' is a poem written by 4th grader Michael Steves from McLean, Virginia. Michael was inspired by Medal of Honor recipient Walter Ehlers' actions on D-Day with the 1st Infantry Division. Michael recites the poem he wrote in memory of Walter Ehlers and all of those who fought to commemorate the 76th Anniversary of D-Day.
Letters to France: D-Day 76
U.S. Army units with historic-lineage to D-Day who were unable to participate in the 76th Anniversary commemorative events in Normandy, France this year due to COVID-19, wrote and signed a letter to the people of France published in a French newspaper June 6, 2020. While the U.S. Army cannot be physically present, they stand virtually alongside our European allies and partners in honoring those who fought and sacrificed on D-Day.
D-Day 76: A New Tradition
June 6th 2020 marks the 76th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. Normally U.S. military members, Veterans and French citizens gather to remember and honor those who fought on that day. A long standing tradition is for military members to give out patches to children. This year due to COVID-19 a long standing tradition continues on with a new twist.
DDay 76: Operation Pictures and Patches
DDay 76: Operation Pictures and Patches
D-Day: Together We Remember
Every year, U.S. European Command Components and historic-lineage military units from the U.S. participate in D-Day commemoration ceremonies in the Normandy region of France. Due to COVID-19, the most disruptive global crisis since World War II, most D-Day 76 events/ceremonies are cancelled this year. While coronavirus has interrupted life around the world to an unprecedented degree, the D-Day tradition continues virtually with a joint video message from the five U.S. European Command Component Commanders.
'American candy meant the world to us' – Post-war Germany through the eyes of a German...more►
Joachim (“John”) Zinram does not remember World War II when he was 1 year old but when asked what he does remember, he describes his experience with the American Soldiers stationed near his hometown after the end of the war.
D-Day Remembrance: 2020
76 years ago, on June 6th, 1944, the allied powers, who fought for freedom and liberation from the tyranny of the axis powers, landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. Although we cannot hold ceremonies and events honoring the brave men and women who fought for the liberation of Europe, we must still remember and honor those heroes.
D-Day 76 Commemorative Video
AFN Europe honors the 156,000 Allied troops that took part in Operation Overlord, D-Day, 76 years ago this weekend.
Day of Days Part One
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Day of Days Part Two: 22 Miles to Utah Beach
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Day of Days Part Three: Coming Ashore
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Day of Days Part Four: H-Hour (0630 GMT)
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Day of Days Part Five: A Fortunate Mistake
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Day of Days Part Six: Solid Ground
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Day of Days Part Seven: A Faded Memory
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Day of Days Part Eight: Nightfall
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Day of Days Part Nine: The Tribute
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Day of Days Part Ten: The Legacy
Every year hundreds of spectators and D-Day veterans gather in the Normandy region of France to commemorate D-Day. For the 76th Anniversary in 2020, the 4th Infantry Division shares a ten part series of videos highlighting the actions of the men of the "Ivy Division" as recorded during the historical operation of the Normandy landings that started on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Part 1: 4th Infantry Division commemorates D-Day 76.
This year marks the 76th anniversary of the D-Day landings in 1944. This is the first video in a series of 10 from the 4th Infantry Division. A series based on the memoirs and letters from Solders of the 4th Infantry Division.
75th Ranger Regiment re-enacts the D-Day Pointe du Hoc Climb June 4, 2019.
U.S. Army Rangers assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, climb the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc, in Cricqueville en Bessin, France June 4, 2019. Rangers scale the cliff to honor the 135 men killed or wounded from the 2d and 5th Ranger Battalions while capturing and holding Pointe du Hoc. More than 1,300 U.S. service members, partnered with 950 troops from across Europe and Canada, have converged in northwestern France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the World War II Allied invasion of Normandy, commonly known as D-Day. Upwards of 80 ceremonies in 40 French communities in the region will take place between June 1-9, 2019, the apex being held June 6th at the Normandy American Cemetery at Coleville sur Mer.
Village of Carentan, France Liberty March
The Carentan Liberty March is a commemorative march to honor the Airborne troops who jumped during the Normandy invasion
82nd Airborne Paratroopers celebrate 75th D-Day 75
U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division participate in the 75th D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, June 4 to 9, 2019. More than 1,300 U.S. service members, partnered with 950 troops from across Europe and Canada, converged in northwestern France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the World War II Allied invasion of Normandy, commonly known as D-Day. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Alleea Oliver)
Modern Paratrooper jumps for historical demonstration team
U.S. Army Capt. Darren Cinatl, a Paratrooper assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, participates in an airborne operation at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, July 11 through 12, 2019. Cinatl is also part of a professional airborne demonstration team that commemorates veterans of all U.S. conflicts by performing static line jumps in historically-themed uniforms and aircraft. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Justin W. Stafford)
D-Day 75 Commemoration Congressional Interviews
Interviews with members of Congress following the D-Day 75th Anniversary ceremony, June 6, 2019. Rep. Bill Huizenga, Michigan, 2nd District Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, 18th District Rep. G.K. Butterfield, North Carolina, 1st District Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Kansas, 1st District
D-Day 75th Anniversary Timelapse Video of Preparations at the American Cemetery
DDay 75th Anniversary timelapse video of preparations at the American Cemetery
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