Landing in Normandy: 70th D-Day anniversary

Photo by Staff Sgt. Sara KellerEllan Levitsky-Orkin, a Delaware native who served as a U.S. Army nurse in Normandy during World War II, speaks with a U.S. Army paratrooper during a ceremony to honor their service June 4 in Bolleville, France. The event was one of several commemorations for the 70th anniversary of D-Day operations conducted by Allied forces during World War II June 5 and 6, 1944. More than 650 U.S. military personnel have joined troops from several NATO nations to participate in ceremonies to honor the events at the invitation of the French government.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Sara Keller
Ellan Levitsky-Orkin, a Delaware native who served as a U.S. Army nurse in Normandy during World War II, speaks with a U.S. Army paratrooper during a ceremony to honor their service June 4 in Bolleville, France. The event was one of several commemorations for the 70th anniversary of D-Day operations conducted by Allied forces during World War II June 5 and 6, 1944. More than 650 U.S. military personnel have joined troops from several NATO nations to participate in ceremonies to honor the events at the invitation of the French government.

 

Photo by Staff Sgt. Sara KellerA C-130J Super Hercules flies over a formation of U.S. Air Force Airmen as they march at a ceremony in Picauville.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Sara Keller
A C-130J Super Hercules flies over a formation of U.S. Air Force Airmen as they march at a ceremony in Picauville.

 

Photo by Staff Sgt. Sara KellerPresident Barack Obama speaks to an audience of more than 14,000 during a ceremony June 6 to honor World War II veterans as part of the 70th anniversary of D-Day.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Sara Keller
President Barack Obama speaks to an audience of more than 14,000 during a ceremony June 6 to honor World War II veterans as part of the 70th anniversary of D-Day.

 

Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan CastelanThree C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 37th Airlift Squadron line the runway waiting to taxi.
Photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
Three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 37th Airlift Squadron line the runway waiting to taxi.

 

Photo by Staff Sgt. Sara KellerU.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente (right), 86th Airlift Wing commander, unveils a plaque with the mayor of Coigny June 7 at Franquetot Castle.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Sara Keller
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick X. Mordente (right), 86th Airlift Wing commander, unveils a plaque with the mayor of Coigny June 7 at Franquetot Castle.
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