U.S. Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division and other dignitaries render a salute the at the American monument after laying bouquets in a ceremony to honor of the tactical and strategic leaders of Operation Overlord at Utah Beach, Sainte Marie du Mont, France, June 6, 2019. 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 WWII 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. (U.S. Army photo by Yvonne Najera)