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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: Historic March
Expected Units: 101st Airborne Brigade, 29th Infantry Division, 90th Sustainment Brigade, 529th Military Police Company
Details: To honor the pilots of the D-Day landings and commemorate one of the first towns liberated by Allied forces
Event: U.S. Air Force Monument Ceremony
Expected Units: U.S. Air Force, 173rd Airborne Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, 18th Airborne Corps, 90th Sustainment Brigade
Details: To honor the contributions of the 90th Infantry Division and the U.S. Air Force contributions to the liberation of Picauville, one of the first towns liberated by Allied forces after the D-Day landings.
Event: Veterans Lunch
Expected Units: 82nd Airborne Division
Details: An Allied Veterans Barbecue lunch for guests including World War II veterans
Event: Ceremony in honor of the 90th Infantry Division
Expected Units: 90th Sustainment Brigade, 173rd Airborne Brigade, 18th Airborne Corps, U.S. Air Force, 29th Infantry Division
Details: A ceremony to honor the Soldiers of the 90th Infantry Division for their valiant efforts in the liberation of Picauville
Expected Units: Special Operations Command-Europe, U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command, 503rd Military Police Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, 75 Ranger Regiment, Airborne Ranger Training Brigade
Details: A meal of friendship to honor the Soldiers of the D-Day landings and their efforts in the liberation of Picauville