Staff Sgt. Redentor Aledia, drum major for the U.S. Army Europe Band (Chorus), salutes during the playing of the National Anthem, June 1, 2017, at the Airborne Troops Monument wreath-laying ceremony in Sainte-Mère-Église, France. This 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. servicemembers from units in Europe and the U.S. are participating in ceremonial D-Day events from May 31 to June 7, 2017.