An official website of the United States Government 
Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A World War II veteran salutes the U.S. flag during a memorial ceremony in Angoville, France, June 4, 2011, to honor fallen comrades who died liberating the city and surrounding areas following the allied invasion of Normandy. Angoville residents hold the memorial ceremony every year. The veteran was a former paratrooper assigned to the 101st Airborne Division.

MEMORIAL SALUTE

A World War II veteran salutes the U.S. flag during a memorial ceremony in Angoville, France, June 4, 2011, to honor fallen comrades who died liberating the city and surrounding areas following the allied invasion of Normandy. Angoville residents hold the memorial ceremony every year. The veteran was a former paratrooper assigned to the 101st Airborne Division.

Photo Gallery