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World War II veterans salute during a ceremony.

Ceremony Salute

World War II Army veterans Pete Shaw, left, and Russell Pickett salute during the 1st Infantry Division memorial at Omaha Beach in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 3, 2019.

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Tags: Observances, World War II, Veterans, Army, d-day 75
Credit: Markus Rauchenberger, Army VIRIN: 190603-A-BS310-0404.JPG

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