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Each year hundreds of U.S. armed forces members stationed in Europe, and from U.S.-based units with historical links to D-Day, join service members and civilians from all over Europe to recognize and honor the men and women of the "Greatest Generation" by performing music, marching in parades and honoring the deeds and sacrifices of allied nations during the commemorative period of 1-9 June in the region of Normandy, France. The anniversary of D-Day remains a historic reminder of the strong and unremitting relationship between the United States and our European allies and partners.
Event: 175th Infantry Regiment Memorial Ceremony
Expected Unit: 29th Infantry Division
Details: To commemorate the June 8, 1944 liberation of La Cambe by the 175th Infantry Regiment. As a symbol of unity, the American and French flags are inscribed on a stone plaque that reads, “We will never forget, thank you to our liberators.”