Team Little Rock commemorates D-Day

C-130s from the 19th and 314th Airlift Wing, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, and 317th AW, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, fly in a diamond formation over Pointe du Hoc, France, June 5, 2019. The formation flight was in dedication of the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. Team Little Rock demonstrated its ability to perform rapid, global mobility and agile combat airlift while commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy McGuffin)

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment wearing time period uniforms were hand selected from their unit to scale the cliffs of Utah Beach at Pointe du Hoc, France, June 5, 2019. The Soldiers dedicated the climb in remembrance of the original 190 Rangers that scaled those same cliffs 75 years ago. Seventy-five years later, the bravery and heroism by all allies on D-Day continue to resonate with U.S. forces in Europe – who remain steadfast in their commitment to European allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy McGuffin)

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A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, flies over Pointe du Hoc, France, as onlookers are treated to a display of the U.S. Air Force’s current mobility workhorse June 5, 2019. The fly over was dedicated to the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment during their remembrance ceremony. The men and women of the U.S. military remain forever indebted to World War II veterans who demonstrated the selfless service and sacrifice that characterizes the “Greatest Generation” in defense of global peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy McGuffin)

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U.S. Army Ranger Sgt. Rocky Rutherford, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, was hand-selected to participate this year in the original World War II uniform while scaling the cliffs of Utah Beach at Pointe du Hoc, France, June 5, 2019. Soldiers dedicated the climb in remembrance of the original 190 Rangers that scaled these cliffs 75 years ago. The D-Day Invasion of Normandy remains a historic reminder of how the dedicated resolve of allies with a common purpose and shared vision builds proven partnerships that endure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy McGuffin)

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Viewers of the Army’s 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment remembrance ceremony capture the moment with veterans who fought during World War II at Pointe du Hoc, France, June 5, 2019. The ceremony was dedicated to the original 190 Rangers who scaled the cliffs 75 years ago. While the nature of war has changed dramatically and the battlefield has shifted into other domains, the courage and valor of the WWII members is everlasting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy McGuffin)

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Reenactors riding an M-4 Sherman Tank roll into Camp Geronimo, a recreation of a World War II forward operating camp, as onlookers capture the event at Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 5, 2019. D-Day reflects the strength of enduring relationships and proven partnerships. This historic relationship has allowed U.S. forces to remain ready and have the strategic access in Europe to accomplish high-priority missions with our European allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy McGuffin)

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The 75th Anniversary of D-Day ceremonies allow people to dress up in time period clothing and participate with their equipment in parades and re-enactments in Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 5, 2019. During the week-long festivities, it’s not uncommon to see these re-enactors all over Normandy stop for photos, play music from that time period and answer questions about historic events they are portraying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy McGuffin)

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Team Little Rock commemorates D-Day

Published June 6, 2019
By Staff Sgt. Jeremy McGuffin
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs