His Excellency, U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg, J. Randolph Evans, and U.S. Embassies of Belgium and
Luxembourg Assistant Army Attaché, Maj Keith Helms, pay respects during a wreath laying ceremony at
the Luxembourg American Cemetery in Luxembourg, May 25, 2019. Throughout the course of U.S.
history, service members have paid the ultimate price in defense of our Nation. Memorial Day is a time
to honor their sacrifice and remember their legacy. This Memorial Day weekend, service members from
United States European Command will participate in ceremonies at 21 American WWI and WWII military
cemeteries across Europe. This year marks the 75th anniversary of WWII. The partnerships forged 75
years ago endure today as U.S. forces in Europe remain committed to European allies and partners. (U.S.
Navy phot by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/ Released)
His Excellency, the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel, pays repects, and lays a rose at the
grave of famed WW II leader, Gen. George S, Patton, May 25, 2019. Throughout the course of U.S.
history, service members have paid the ultimate price in defense of our Nation. Memorial Day is a time
to honor their sacrifice and remember their legacy. This Memorial Day weekend, service members from
United States European Command will participate in ceremonies at 21 American WWI and WWII military
cemeteries across Europe. This year marks the 75th anniversary of WWII. The partnerships forged 75
years ago endure today as U.S. forces in Europe remain committed to European allies and partners. (U.S.
Navy phot by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/ Released)
Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery Honors Fallen Heroes
11:21 AM11/17/2017
A candle is lit, at the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial near the Argonne Forest in France Nov. 11, 2017 – which is Remembrance Day in France. Volunteers worked with quiet reverence for fallen service members from the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in World War I. Overall, 26,000 Americans died in what turned out to be the longest-lasting battle of World War I.
170714-N-AC979-495 PARIS (July 14, 2017) U.S. and French service members display each country’s respective flag during the Military Parade on Bastille Day. An historic first, the U.S. led the parade as the country of honor this year in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I and the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)
170714-N-AC979-048 PARIS (July 14, 2017) In step with a color guard donning World War I-era uniforms, U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen assigned to units in Europe and the 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, stand in ranks before the start of the Military Parade on Bastille Day. An historic first, the U.S. led the parade as the country of honor this year in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I and the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)
170714-N-AC979-381 PARIS (July 14, 2017) Almost 200 U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen assigned to units in Europe and the 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, march down the Avenue des Champs-Élysées from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde during the Military Parade on Bastille Day. An historic first, the U.S. led the parade as the country of honor this year in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I and the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)
170714-N-AC979-386 PARIS (July 14, 2017) Almost 200 U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen assigned to units in Europe and the 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, march in front of the Presidential Tribune, officiated by French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President Donald Trump, at the Place de la Concorde during the Military Parade on Bastille Day. An historic first, the U.S. led the parade as the country of honor this year in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I and the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)
170714-N-AC979-294 PARIS (July 14, 2017) French Alphajets, followed by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and two F-22 Raptors, conduct a flyover while displaying blue, white and red contrails during the Military Parade on Bastille Day. An historic first, the U.S. led the parade as the country of honor this year in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I and the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)
170714-N-AC979-148 PARIS (July 14, 2017) U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen assigned to units in Europe and the 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, stand in ranks before the start of the Military Parade on Bastille Day. An historic first, the U.S. led the parade as the country of honor this year in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I and the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)
170714-N-AC979-354 PARIS (July 14, 2017) French aircraft conduct a flyover over the Avenue des Champs-Elysées during the Military Parade on Bastille Day. This year’s parade included more than 90 aircraft and helicopters, 200 vehicles and 3,700 participants. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)
The U.S. led the way down the Avenue des Champs-Elysées for the Military Parade on Bastille Day as the country of honor in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I (WWI) here July 14, 2017.
French and U.S. service members rehearse for the Military Parade on Bastille Day
10:37 AM7/13/2017
SATORY, France (July 12, 2017) French and U.S. service members march during a rehearsal for the Military Parade on Bastille Day to be held in Paris, France, July 14, 2017. A U.S. formation consisting of almost 200 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines will lead the parade as the country of honor in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I – as well as the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)
French and U.S. service members rehearse for the Military Parade on Bastille Day
10:36 AM7/13/2017
PARIS (July 12, 2017) Almost 200 U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen assigned to units in Europe and the 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, march from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde during a rehearsal for the Military Parade on Bastille Day to be held July 14, 2017. This year, the U.S. will lead the parade as the country of honor in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I – as well as the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)
French and U.S. service members rehearse for the Military Parade on Bastille Day
10:35 AM7/13/2017
170712-N-AC979-431 SATORY, France (July 12, 2017) U.S. Soldiers from1st Infantry Division meet a French service member during a break in rehearsal for the Military Parade on Bastille Day to be held in Paris, France, July 14, 2017. A U.S. formation consisting of almost 200 Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen, most of them assigned to units in Europe, will lead this year’s parade as the country of honor in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I – as well as the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)
French and U.S. service members rehearse for the Military Parade on Bastille Day
10:27 AM7/13/2017
PARIS (July 12, 2017) Almost 200 U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen assigned to units in Europe and the 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, stand in ranks during a rehearsal for the Military Parade on Bastille Day to be held July 14, 2017. This year, the U.S. will lead the parade as the country of honor in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I – as well as the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)
French and U.S. service members rehearse for the Military Parade on Bastille Day
10:25 AM7/13/2017
SATORY, France (July 12, 2017) The U.S. formation marching in the Military Parade on Bastille Day in Paris, France, July 14, 2017, is reviewed as part of the final rehearsal. This year, the U.S. will lead the parade as the country of honor in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I – as well as the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)
French and U.S. service members rehearse for the Military Parade on Bastille Day
9:38 AM7/13/2017
A historic first, nearly 200 American service members will lead the Military Parade on Bastille Day, July 14, 2017, along the famous Champs-Elysées in Paris in commemoration of the U.S. entry into WWI.
Americans to Lead Bastille Day 2017 Parade: France Honors US for WWI Centennial
6:01 PM7/12/2017
200 American service members will lead the Military Parade on Bastille Day, July 14, 2017, along the famous Champs-Elysées in Paris in commemoration of the U.S. entry into WWI.
