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Soldiers fire cannons in a field overlooking the ocean.

Cannon Fire

Soldiers fire a salute from cannons during a ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in France, June 6, 2019.

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Tags: Observances, World War II, Veterans, Army, d-day 75
Credit: Army Cpl. Kevin Sterling Payne VIRIN: 190606-A-DT978-001.JPG

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