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World War II Veteran Alfred Bucci greets German Capt. Benjamin Schultz during the Carre de Choux (Cabbage Patch) Ceremony in Carentan, France
World War II Veteran Alfred Bucci greets German Capt. Benjamin Schultz during the Carre de Choux (Cabbage Patch) Ceremony in Carentan, France, June 2, 2017. While shaking hands, Bucci stated, “I hope there will be no more war. The young generation should continue working on attaining peace.” Schultz replied, “Yes, sir. We need to continue to work for peace.” The ceremony commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history, and highlights the U.S.' steadfast commitment to European allies and partners. Overall, approximately 400 U.S. service members from units in Europe and the U.S. are participating in ceremonial D-Day events from May 31 to June 7, 2017. (DMA-FCE photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maria Rachel Melchor, Defense Media Activity-Forward Center Europe)

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Photo by: Airman 1st Class Alexis Schultz |  VIRIN: 170602-N-NW381-038.JPG