A color guard of French and U.S. service members leads a parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Montelimar, in Montelimar, France, Aug. 28, 2024. The liberation of the city in 1944, marked a significant victory in the Allied push through southern France, as the town played a crucial role in disrupting the German retreat routes during Operation Dragoon. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Noah Sladek)