Spc. Matthew G. Kreps, 118th Military Police Company,
Spc. Matthew G. Kreps, 118th Military Police Company, 503d Military Police Battalion (Airborne), 16th Military Police Brigade, XVII Airborne Corps (Airborne) exchanges flags with Canadian jumpmaster Cpt. Andrew... More
U.S. Army Col. Keith Nightinggale (retired) explains
U.S. Army Col. Keith Nightinggale (retired) explains the history of Omaha Beach, commonly known as Omaha, one of the five sectors of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in the Normandy landings on Jun... More
National Guard monument at Omaha Beach in Normandy,
National Guard monument at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, site of the D-Day landings in World War II photo taken on June 4, 2014.(U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Joshua E. Powell)
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), the 824th Quartermaster
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), the 824th Quartermaster Company, gather at the Merderet passage historical site on June 3, 2014. They are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise, France, for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the D... More
Allied Forge 2014 - A young boy wearing a helmet with a plant on it's ...
A young French boy is dressed in a full 82nd Airborne World War II uniform on June 5, 2014. He is visiting Ste. Mere Eglise for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. (U.S. Army photo By Spc. Josh... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Hawthorne from USACAPOC(A)
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Hawthorne from USACAPOC(A) is re-enlisting. He was sworn in by Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) Gen. Philip Mark Breedlove. They are attending an unveiling of a new Wor... More
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A) provide the service of color
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A) provide the service of color guard for a unveiling of a new World War II memorial on June 5, 2014. They are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the D-Day inv... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Hawthorne from USACAPOC(A)
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Hawthorne from USACAPOC(A) is reenlisting. He was sworn in by Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) Gen. Philip Mark Breedlove. They are attend a unveiling of a new World Wa... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Dan Stoupe from USACAPOC(A)
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Dan Stoupe from USACAPOC(A) along with soldiers from the 824th Quartermaster Company, stand by to train with French paratroopers on June 7, 2014. They are learning how to operate a diff... More
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina—U.S. and foreign jumpmasters
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina—U.S. and foreign jumpmasters participate in Jumpmaster Training in preparation for Operation Toy Drop XIX, Dec 7, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest... More
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina-- Situation updates in Tactical
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina-- Situation updates in Tactical Operations Center at Mackall Army Air Field. The TOC is the head of mission command for Operation Toy Drop XIX.
Soldiers from 396th Ambulance Company inspect and replenish
Soldiers from 396th Ambulance Company inspect and replenish their standard operating supplies after a mission during Operation Toy Drop XIX. OTD is a U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (... More
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), the 824th Quartermaster
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), the 824th Quartermaster Company, and the 4th Para regiment, visit Omaha Beach, commonly known as Omaha, one of the five sectors of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in the... More
U.S. Army Col. Keith Nightinggale (retired) explains
U.S. Army Col. Keith Nightinggale (retired) explains the history of the Merderet passage historical site on June 3, 2014. These troops are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise, France, for the upcoming 70th anniversary of... More
U.S. Rangers young and old pose in front of the World
U.S. Rangers young and old pose in front of the World War II Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument, located on a cliff eight miles west of Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, which overlooks Omaha Beach on June 4,... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Andy Yoshimura from USACAPOC(A)
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Andy Yoshimura from USACAPOC(A) interviews a World War II veteran June 4, 2014. They visited Sainte-Mère-Église for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. (U.S. Army photo by Spc.... More
U.S. Army Spc. Sol Lee of USACAPOC(A), provide the
U.S. Army Spc. Sol Lee of USACAPOC(A), provide the service of color guard for a unveiling of a new World War II memorial on June 5, 2014. They are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise for the upcoming 70th anniversary of ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Hawthorne from USACAPOC(A)
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Hawthorne from USACAPOC(A) is re-enlisting. He was sworn in by Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) Gen. Philip Mark Breedlove. They are attending an unveiling of a new Wor... More
The 9th United States Air Force memorial unveiling
The 9th United States Air Force memorial unveiling on June 5, 2014. It is for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. (U.S. Army photo By Spc. Joshua E. Powell)
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), the 824th Quartermaster
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), the 824th Quartermaster Company, stand by to train with French paratroopers on June 7, 2014. They are learning how to operate a different jump system for the 70th anniversary of the D... More
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina—U.S. and foreign jumpmasters
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina—U.S. and foreign jumpmasters participate in Jumpmaster Training in preparation for Operation Toy Drop XIX, Dec 7, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest... More
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina-- Situation updates in Tactical
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina-- Situation updates in Tactical Operations Center at Mackall Army Air Field. The TOC is the head of mission command for Operation Toy Drop XIX.
Mechanics from 396th Ambulance Company inspect and
Mechanics from 396th Ambulance Company inspect and perform maintenance after a current mission during Operation Toy Drop XIX. OTD is a U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) and ... More
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), the 824th Quartermaster
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), the 824th Quartermaster Company, and the 4th Para regiment, visit Omaha Beach, commonly known as Omaha, one of the five sectors of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in the... More
U.S. Army Col. Keith Nightinggale (retired) explains
U.S. Army Col. Keith Nightinggale (retired) explains the history of the Merderet passage historical site on June 3, 2014. These troops are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise, France, for the upcoming 70th anniversary of... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Andy Yoshimura, from USACAPOC(A),
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Andy Yoshimura, from USACAPOC(A), interviews a World War II veteran on June 4, 2014. They are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. (U.S. Ar... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Hawthorne from USACAPOC(A)
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Hawthorne from USACAPOC(A) is re-enlisting. He was sworn in by Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) Gen. Philip Mark Breedlove. They are attending an unveiling of a new Wor... More
A local girl visiting Ste. Mere Eglise for the upcoming
A local girl visiting Ste. Mere Eglise for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion on June 5, 2014. (U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Joshua E. Powell)
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), the 824th Quartermaster
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), the 824th Quartermaster Company stand by to train with French paratroopers on June 7, 2014. They are learning how to operate a different jump system for the 70th anniversary of the D-... More
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina—Jumpmasters from The Netherlands
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina—Jumpmasters from The Netherlands practice drills in UH-60 Blackhawk during Jumpmaster Training, Dec 7, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The training is a combined multi-national training e... More
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina-- Sgt. Maj. Carolyn L. Sherratt
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina-- Sgt. Maj. Carolyn L. Sherratt briefs the Tactical Operations Center at Mackall Army Air Field on operation updates, Dec 12. The TOC is the head of mission control for Operation Toy Drop XIX.
Soldiers from 396th Ambulance Company inspects and
Soldiers from 396th Ambulance Company inspects and replenishes their standard operating supply amount after a current mission during Operation Toy Drop XIX. OTD is a U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Ope... More
U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Andy Yoshimura from USACAPOC(A),
U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Andy Yoshimura from USACAPOC(A), reading names on a 101st Airborne world war 2 memorial on June 4, 2014. They are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the D-... More
U.S. Army Col. Keith Nightinggale (retired) explains
U.S. Army Col. Keith Nightinggale (retired) explains the history of the Merderet passage historical site on June 3, 2014. These troops are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise, France, for the upcoming 70th anniversary of... More
Deputy Chief of Staff of Operations for the International
Deputy Chief of Staff of Operations for the International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces, Maj. Gen. John W. Nicholson Jr, attends a unveiling of a new World War 2 memorial on June 5, 2014. He is spea... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Hawthorne from USACAPOC(A)
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Hawthorne from USACAPOC(A) is re-enlisting. He was sworn in by Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) Gen. Philip Mark Breedlove. They are attending an unveiling of a new Wor... More
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), the 824th Quartermaster
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), the 824th Quartermaster Company, 82nd Airborne, 173rd Airborne, and 25th Infantry Division train with French paratroopers on June 7, 2014. They are learning how to operate a different... More
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina-- Staff Sgt. Nelson Ayson
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina-- Staff Sgt. Nelson Ayson demonstrates proper jumpmaster procedures to foreign allies in training for Operation Toy Drive XIX. The operation sees participation from more than 4,000 pa... More
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina-- Sgt. Curtis C. Chambers,
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina-- Sgt. Curtis C. Chambers, 459th Transportation Company, and Spc. Caitlyn M. Cannobio, 915th Transportation Company, perform fueling operations at Luzon drop zone, Dec. 12. Chambers a... More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Donald E. Lanworthy, from
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Donald E. Lanworthy, from the 2nd Psychological Operations Group, talks with Col. Keith Nightinggale (retired) about the history of the Merderet passage historical site on June 3, 20... More
The Iron Mike memorial to the American Airborne forces
The Iron Mike memorial to the American Airborne forces which dropped around St Mere Eglise on D Day. La Fire was taken by the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) who defended the causeway below the memorial... More
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A) provide the service of color
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A) provide the service of color guard for a unveiling of a new World War II memorial on June 5, 2014. They are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the D-Day inv... More
Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) Gen. Philip
Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) Gen. Philip Mark Breedlove is U.S. European Command as well as the 17th Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) of NATO Allied Command Operations attends a unveiling of... More
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), the 824th Quartermaster
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), the 824th Quartermaster Company, 82nd Airborne, 173rd Airborne, and 25th Infantry Division train with French paratroopers on June 7, 2014. They are learning how to operate a different... More
U.S. Army Col. Keith Nightinggale (retired) explains
U.S. Army Col. Keith Nightinggale (retired) explains the history of La Fiere Bridge, France where Charles Neilans DeGlopper (Nov. 30, 1921 - June 9, 1944) was a United States Army soldier who posthumously recei... More
World War II re-enactors visit Ste. Mere Eglise, France,
World War II re-enactors visit Ste. Mere Eglise, France, on June 3, 2014. They are there for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. (U.S. Army photo By Spc. Joshua E. Powell)
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A) provide the service of color
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A) provide the service of color guard for a unveiling of a new World War II memorial on June 5, 2014. They are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the D-Day inv... More
A French soldier attends unveiling of a new World War
A French soldier attends unveiling of a new World War II memorial on June 5, 2014. They are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. (U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Joshua E. Powell)
U.S. Army Col. Keith Nightinggale (retired) explains
U.S. Army Col. Keith Nightinggale (retired) explains the history of La Fiere Bridge, France, where Charles Neilans DeGlopper (Nov. 30, 1921 - June 9, 1944) was a United States Army soldier who posthumously rece... More
World War II re-enactors visit Ste. Mere Eglise, France,
World War II re-enactors visit Ste. Mere Eglise, France, on June 3, 2014. They are there for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. (U.S. Army photo By Spc. Joshua E. Powell)
Legions from around the world hold their colors for
Legions from around the world hold their colors for a unveiling of a new World War II memorial on June 5, 2014. They are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. (U.S. ... More
World War II re-enactors visiting Ste. Mere Eglise,
World War II re-enactors visiting Ste. Mere Eglise, France, on June 3, 2014. They are there for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. (U.S. Army photo By Spc. Joshua E. Powell)
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), the 824th Quartermaster
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), the 824th Quartermaster Company, attend a unveiling of a new World War II memorial on June 5, 2014. They are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the D-Day i... More
World War II re-enactors visit Ste. Mere Eglise, France,
World War II re-enactors visit Ste. Mere Eglise, France, on June 3, 2014. They are there for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. (U.S. Army Photo By Spc. Joshua E. Powell)
Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) General Philip
Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) General Philip Mark Breedlove is U.S. European Command as well as the 17th Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) of NATO Allied Command Operations attends a unveiling... More
Philippine Army Lt. Col. Lucito C. Carin delivers his
Philippine Army Lt. Col. Lucito C. Carin delivers his remarks during an opening ceremony for civilian disaster preparedness training for Balikatan 2017 at Fort Magsaysay in Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, May 3, 2017.... More
World War II re-enactors visiting Ste. Mere Eglise,
World War II re-enactors visiting Ste. Mere Eglise, France, on June 3, 2014. They are there for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. (U.S. Army photo By Spc. Joshua E. Powell)
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), provide the service of color
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), provide the service of color guard for a unveiling of a new World War II memorial on June 5, 2014. They are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the D-Day in... More
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A) provide the service of color
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A) provide the service of color guard for a unveiling of a new World War II memorial on June 5, 2014. They visited Sainte-Mère-Église for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. (U.S.... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Boley of U.S. Army Civil
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Boley of U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) watches for incoming jumpers while participate in the 70th anniversary commemorative D-Day airdrop ... More
Philippine and U.S. service members along with local
Philippine and U.S. service members along with local civilians pose for a group photo after an opening ceremony for civilian disaster preparedness training during Balikatan 2017 at Fort Magsaysay in Santa Rosa,... More
Col. Mike Barger, of USACAPOC(A), promotes Maj. Richard
Col. Mike Barger, of USACAPOC(A), promotes Maj. Richard Dos Santos to lieutenant colonel in front of the church of Ste. Mere Eglise where Sgt. John Steele landed on D-Day on June 3, 2014. They are visiting Ste.... More
Local children and soldiers released balloons attached
Local children and soldiers released balloons attached to the bottom are cards with the names of Airforce casualties from D-Day, at a new memorial on June 5, 2014. They are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise for the upc... More
Ameerha P. Otrega delivers her remarks during an opening
Ameerha P. Otrega delivers her remarks during an opening ceremony for civilian disaster preparedness training for Balikatan 2017 at Fort Magsaysay in Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, May 3, 2017. Disaster preparedness ... More
Col. Mike Barger, of USACAPOC(A), promotes Maj. Richard
Col. Mike Barger, of USACAPOC(A), promotes Maj. Richard Dos Santos to lieutenant colonel in front of the church of Ste. Mere Eglise where Sgt. John Steele landed on D-Day on June 3, 2014. They are visiting Ste.... More
Local children and soldiers released balloons attached
Local children and soldiers released balloons attached to the bottom are cards with the names of Air Force casualties from D-Day at a new memorial on June 5, 2014. They are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise for the upc... More
Philippine Army Lt. Col. Lucito C. Carin and U.S. Army
Philippine Army Lt. Col. Lucito C. Carin and U.S. Army Maj. Patrick Murphy share a laugh at the opening ceremony for civilian disaster preparedness training during Balikatan 2017 at Fort Magsaysay in Santa Rosa... More
A Soldier assigned to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy
A Soldier assigned to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School participating in the Civil Affairs Course takes photos during Sluss-Tiller, the culmination exercise for Civil Affairs stude... More
Col. Mike Barger, of USACAPOC(A), promotes Maj. Richard
Col. Mike Barger, of USACAPOC(A), promotes Maj. Richard Dos Santos to lieutenant colonel in front of the church of Ste. Mere Eglise where Sgt. John Steele landed on D-Day on June 3, 2014. They are visiting Ste.... More
U.S. Army Capt. Dane Sawyer speaks to a room of Philippine
U.S. Army Capt. Dane Sawyer speaks to a room of Philippine and U.S. service members along with local civilians during an opening ceremony for civilian disaster preparedness training for Balikatan 2017 at Fort M... More
Col. Mike Barger, of USACAPOC(A), promotes Maj. Richard
Col. Mike Barger, of USACAPOC(A), promotes Maj. Richard Dos Santos to lieutenant colonel in front of the church of Ste. Mere Eglise where Sgt. John Steele landed on D-Day on June 3, 2014. They are visiting Ste.... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Andy Yoshimura and Sgt. 1st
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Andy Yoshimura and Sgt. 1st Class Dan Stroupe, from USACAPOC(A), pose with a local girl in front of the church of Ste. Mere Eglise where Sgt. John Steele landed on D-Day on June 3, 2014... More
World War II re-enactors visit Ste. Mere Eglise, France,
World War II re-enactors visit Ste. Mere Eglise, France, on June 3, 2014. They are there for the upcoming 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. (U.S. Army photo By Spc. Joshua E. Powell)
U.S. Army Sgt. Cecilia a. Poland of 824th Quartermaster
U.S. Army Sgt. Cecilia a. Poland of 824th Quartermaster Company, poses with a world war 2 re-enactor in Ste. Mere Eglise, France on June 3, 2014. They are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise, France for the upcoming 70th... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Cecilia A. Poland of 824th Quartermaster
U.S. Army Sgt. Cecilia A. Poland of 824th Quartermaster Company, poses with a world war 2 re-enactor in Ste. Mere Eglise, France, on June 3, 2014. They are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise, France for the upcoming 70t... More
U.S. Soldiers jumped with the T-11 parachute, the latest
U.S. Soldiers jumped with the T-11 parachute, the latest tactical assault troop parachute. The soldiers had a mid-air collision and one of the soldiers ended up inside his fellow soldiers parachute June 8, 2014... More
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), gather at the town hall
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), gather at the town hall of Ste. Mere Eglise, France to participate in a family dinner with a resident program on June 3, 2014. They are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise, France for the upcom... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Micheal Sharp from 824th Quartermaster
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Micheal Sharp from 824th Quartermaster Company, gather at the town hall of Ste. Mere Eglise, France to participate in a family dinner with a resident program on June 3, 2014. They are visit... More
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), gather at the town hall
Soldiers from USACAPOC(A), gather at the town hall of Ste. Mere Eglise, France, to participate in a family dinner with a resident program on June 3, 2014. They are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise, France for the upco... More
U.S. Army Spc. Soi Lee from from USACAPOC(A), is
U.S. Army Spc. Soi Lee from from USACAPOC(A), is at the town hall of Ste. Mere Eglise, France to participate in a family dinner with a resident program on June 3, 2014. They are visiting Ste. Mere Eglise, Fra... More
The 9th U.S. Air Force memorial was unveiled June 5,
The 9th U.S. Air Force memorial was unveiled June 5, 2014 for the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Joshua E. Powell)