EUCOM Joint Color Guard carry the colors at Suresnes American Cemetery to honor the centennial of Armistice Day, Paris, France, Nov. 11, 2018. The ceremony was held on the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that took place on the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month of 1918, marking the end of World War One.
170714-N-AC979-148 PARIS (July 14, 2017) U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen assigned to units in Europe and the 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, stand in ranks before the start of the Military Parade on Bastille Day. An historic first, the U.S. led the parade as the country of honor this year in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I and the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)
170714-N-AC979-354 PARIS (July 14, 2017) French aircraft conduct a flyover over the Avenue des Champs-Elysées during the Military Parade on Bastille Day. This year’s parade included more than 90 aircraft and helicopters, 200 vehicles and 3,700 participants. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)
The U.S. led the way down the Avenue des Champs-Elysées for the Military Parade on Bastille Day as the country of honor in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I (WWI) here July 14, 2017.
Bastille Day Parade Illustrates Depth of U.S.-French Alliance
6:22 PM7/13/2017
Nearly 200 American service members will lead the Military Parade on Bastille Day, July 14, 2017, along the famous Champs-Elysées in Paris in commemoration of the U.S. entry into WWI. The French government traditionally invites a country of honor to lead the parade, which is linked to a historical event and highlights a symbolic gesture of friendship.
Bastille Day Parade Illustrates Depth of U.S.-French Alliance
6:22 PM7/13/2017
President Trump visits the U.S. Embassy in Paris, France for a meet and greet with staff and service members from U.S. European Command followed by a working lunch with senior members of his delegation and U.S. Military leaders participating in the Bastille Day festivities July 13, 2017. A historic first, nearly 200 American service members will lead the Military Parade on Bastille Day, July 14, 2017, along the famous Champs-Elysées in Paris in commemoration of the U.S. entry into WWI. The French government traditionally invites a country of honor to lead the parade, which is linked to a historical event and highlights a symbolic gesture of friendship.
Bastille Day Parade Illustrates Depth of U.S.-French Alliance
6:22 PM7/13/2017
Nearly 200 American service members will lead the Military Parade on Bastille Day, July 14, 2017, along the famous Champs-Elysées in Paris in commemoration of the U.S. entry into WWI. The French government traditionally invites a country of honor to lead the parade, which is linked to a historical event and highlights a symbolic gesture of friendship.
Bastille Day Parade Illustrates Depth of U.S.-French Alliance
6:22 PM7/13/2017
Service members assigned to U.S. European Command pose for a group photo July 13, 2017. Nearly 200 American service members will lead the Military Parade on Bastille Day, July 14, 2017, along the famous Champs-Elysées in Paris in commemoration of the U.S. entry into WWI. The French government traditionally invites a country of honor to lead the parade, which is linked to a historical event and highlights a symbolic gesture of friendship.
Bastille Day Parade Illustrates Depth of U.S.-French Alliance
6:21 PM7/13/2017
President Trump visits the U.S. Embassy in Paris, France for a meet and greet with staff and service members from U.S. European Command followed by a working lunch with senior members of his delegation and U.S. Military leaders participating in the Bastille Day festivities July 13, 2017. A historic first, nearly 200 American service members will lead the Military Parade on Bastille Day, July 14, 2017, along the famous Champs-Elysées in Paris in commemoration of the U.S. entry into WWI. The French government traditionally invites a country of honor to lead the parade, which is linked to a historical event and highlights a symbolic gesture of friendship.
Bastille Day Parade Illustrates Depth of U.S.-French Alliance
5:42 PM7/13/2017
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived in France on Thursday morning. President Trump will visit the U.S. Embassy for a meet and greet with staff followed by a working lunch with senior members of his delegation and U.S. Military leaders participating in the Bastille Day festivities.
French and U.S. service members rehearse for the Military Parade on Bastille Day
10:37 AM7/13/2017
SATORY, France (July 12, 2017) French and U.S. service members march during a rehearsal for the Military Parade on Bastille Day to be held in Paris, France, July 14, 2017. A U.S. formation consisting of almost 200 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines will lead the parade as the country of honor in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I – as well as the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)
French and U.S. service members rehearse for the Military Parade on Bastille Day
10:36 AM7/13/2017
PARIS (July 12, 2017) Almost 200 U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen assigned to units in Europe and the 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, march from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde during a rehearsal for the Military Parade on Bastille Day to be held July 14, 2017. This year, the U.S. will lead the parade as the country of honor in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I – as well as the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)
French and U.S. service members rehearse for the Military Parade on Bastille Day
10:35 AM7/13/2017
170712-N-AC979-431 SATORY, France (July 12, 2017) U.S. Soldiers from1st Infantry Division meet a French service member during a break in rehearsal for the Military Parade on Bastille Day to be held in Paris, France, July 14, 2017. A U.S. formation consisting of almost 200 Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen, most of them assigned to units in Europe, will lead this year’s parade as the country of honor in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I – as well as the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)
French and U.S. service members rehearse for the Military Parade on Bastille Day
10:27 AM7/13/2017
PARIS (July 12, 2017) Almost 200 U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen assigned to units in Europe and the 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, stand in ranks during a rehearsal for the Military Parade on Bastille Day to be held July 14, 2017. This year, the U.S. will lead the parade as the country of honor in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I – as well as the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)
French and U.S. service members rehearse for the Military Parade on Bastille Day
10:25 AM7/13/2017
SATORY, France (July 12, 2017) The U.S. formation marching in the Military Parade on Bastille Day in Paris, France, July 14, 2017, is reviewed as part of the final rehearsal. This year, the U.S. will lead the parade as the country of honor in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I – as well as the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)
French and U.S. service members rehearse for the Military Parade on Bastille Day
9:38 AM7/13/2017
A historic first, nearly 200 American service members will lead the Military Parade on Bastille Day, July 14, 2017, along the famous Champs-Elysées in Paris in commemoration of the U.S. entry into WWI.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly by the Louvre Museum during a practice procession of Bastille Day in Paris, France, July 11, 2017. The Thunderbirds, along with more than 90 aircraft, will be in attendance to help France celebrate the 2017 Bastille Day festivities. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds receive aerial refueling from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 11, 2017. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly by the Eiffel Tower during a practice procession in Paris, France, July 11, 2017. The Thunderbirds, along with more than 90 aircraft, will be in attendance to help France celebrate the 2017 Bastille Day festivities. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly by Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France, July 11, 2017. The Thunderbirds flew over several historic sites during a practice fly by of Paris, France for Bastille Day. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly off coast of Normandy Beach, Normandy, France, July 11, 2017. The Thunderbirds flew over several historic sites during a practice fly by of Paris, France for Bastille Day. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over fields in Paris, France during a practice procession of Bastille Day, July 11, 2017. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds receive aerial refueling from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England en route to the practice fly by of Bastille Day in Paris, France, July 11, 2017. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
F-35A Lighting II pilots from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, pose for a photo in the U.S. corral at the Paris Air Show June 20, 2017 at Le Bourget, France. Aside from the F-35, the U.S. is displaying an F-16 Fighting Falcon, a CH-47 Chinook, an AH-64 Apache, a P-8 Poseidon, a C-130J Super Hercules and a CV-22 Osprey. The Paris Air Show offers the U.S. a unique opportunity to display their leadership in aerospeace and technology on an international scale. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)
An F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is displayed in the U.S. corral at the Paris Air Show June 20, 2017 at Le Bourget, France. Aside from the F-35, the U.S. is displaying an F-16 Fighting Falcon, a CH-47 Chinook, an AH-64 Apache, a P-8 Poseidon, a C-130J Super Hercules and a CV-22 Osprey. The Paris Air Show offers the U.S. a unique opportunity to display their leadership in aerospeace and technology on an international scale. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)
An F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is displayed in the U.S. corral at the Paris Air Show June 20, 2017 at Le Bourget, France. Aside from the F-35, the U.S. is displaying an F-16 Fighting Falcon, a CH-47 Chinook, an AH-64 Apache, a P-8 Poseidon, a C-130J Super Hercules and a CV-22 Osprey. The Paris Air Show offers the U.S. a unique opportunity to display their leadership in aerospeace and technology on an international scale. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)
An F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, takes off to perform a flight demonstration at the Paris Air Show June 20, 2017 at Le Bourget, France. This is the first time the F-35 has performed aerial demonstrations at an international air show. Aside from the F-35, the U.S. has static displays of an F-16 Fighting Falcon, a CH-47 Chinook, an AH-64 Apache, a P-8 Poseidon, a C-130J Super Hercules and a CV-22 Osprey. The Paris Air Show offers the U.S. a unique opportunity to display their leadership in aerospeace and technology on an international scale. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)
An F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, lands after performing a flight demonstration at the Paris Air Show June 20, 2017 at Le Bourget, France. This is the first time the F-35 has performed aerial demonstrations at an international air show. Aside from the F-35, the U.S. has static displays of an F-16 Fighting Falcon, a CH-47 Chinook, an AH-64 Apache, a P-8 Poseidon, a C-130J Super Hercules and a CV-22 Osprey. The Paris Air Show offers the U.S. a unique opportunity to display their leadership in aerospeace and technology on an international scale. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)
OMAHA BEACH, France - Soldiers, veterans and civilians circled around the 1st Infantry Division Monument to honor the men of the "Big Red One" who fought in the invasion of Normandy with a ceremony the 72nd anniversary of D-Day. The over 30 ft. tall obelisk is engraved with the names of each man killed in action. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Crista Mary Mack)
U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force aircraft are on display during the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport, France, June 17, 2015. The Paris Air Show provides a collaborative opportunity to share and strengthen the U.S. and European strategic partnership that has been forged during the last seven decades and is built on a foundation of shared values, experiences and vision. The event is expected to bring in 315,000 people, a record 2,215 companies, 150 aircraft, and will span 324,000 square meters. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)
French Minister of Defence Jean Yves Le Drian pins the French Legion of Honor medal on Staff Sgt. Greggory Swarz at Le Bourget Airport during the International Paris Air Show, June 15, 2015. Swarz was recognized for his heroic actions on Jan. 26, 2015, when he saved the lives of three French airmen after a Hellenic air force F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed into the parking ramp at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, during Tactical Leadership Program 15-1. Swarz is a 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit electrical environmental systems specialist assigned to RAF Lakenheath, U.K. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)