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Paratroopers from the U.S. Army and Air Force execute a military free fall into a drop zone at La Fiere, France, June 07, 2026. D-Day 82 commemorates the courage and sacrifice of Allied forces who fought for freedom, reminding us of the enduring strength of alliances and shared responsibility.

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U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft fly in formation over the coastal regions of France, June 05, 2026, in support of D-Day 82nd anniversary events in Normandy, France. The return of American aircraft to Normandy serves as a visible reminder of the enduring friendship between the people of France and the United States.

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Paratroopers from the U.S. Army, Air Force and Allied forces prepare parachutes on a flightline at Cherbourg, France, June 7, 2026. The event honored the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions and Allied forces who participated in Operation Overlord on June 6, 1944.

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Combat rescue officers and pararescuemen of 212th Rescue Squadron stand in front of a 211th Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II combat search and rescue aircraft during the 82nd D-Day anniversary in Normandy, France. The Alaska Air National Guard Airmen jumped with the Air Force and U.S. Army to commemorate the cross-channel invasion.

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Alaska National Guard rescues 4 in 4 missions during July 4 weekend

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Alaska National Guard rescues 4 in 4 missions during July 4 weekend

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Alaska National Guard rescues 4 in 4 missions during July 4 weekend

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Camp Bondsteel, headquarters of Area Support Balkans and NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) Regional Command-East, is named in honor of Bondsteel, who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War.

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Camp Bondsteel, headquarters of Area Support Balkans and NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) Regional Command-East, is named in honor of Bondsteel, who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War.

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Camp Bondsteel, headquarters of Area Support Balkans and NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) Regional Command-East, is named in honor of Bondsteel, who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War.

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Camp Bondsteel, headquarters of Area Support Balkans and NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) Regional Command-East, is named in honor of Bondsteel, who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War.

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Veteran in military clothing holding a red poppy.

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A large group of Alaska Military Youth Academy Cadets posing for a photo.

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Cadet in blue uniform standing at attention.

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A decorated Army command sergeant major in dress green uniform.

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A decorated senior officer in an Air Force blue uniform.

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Veterans in biker outfits honoring a rifle, helmet, and dog tags memorial

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A bagpiper in full Celtic dress plays.

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A closeup of a bugle held by the bugler.

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A bugler holding his bugle at the ready.

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