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B-Roll: WWII veterans honored upon arrival to D-Day 82 commemoration in France

  • U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa
  • June 2, 2026 | 3:05

World War II veterans arrive in Normandy, France, at Deauville–Normandy Airport, June 3, 2026, to participate in the 82nd commemoration of D-Day. U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Donahue, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, spoke at the event, joining Brigitte Macron, spouse of French President Emmanuel Macron, at the welcome ceremony. The annual observances recognize the sacrifice and legacy of Allied forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. (U.S. Army video by Maj. Joe Legros)