Soldiers from the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command perform a color guard ceremony during a wreath laying ceremony honoring the sacrifice of those soldiers of Easy Company, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, who died during Operation Overlord near Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, France June 3, 2024. Commemorative events such as these serve to honor the sacrifices U.S. service members made 80 years ago in securing peace and security, and inspiring future generations to value a collective vision of global peace. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Baker)

Brig. Gen. James Paul Sanders, Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), and Préfet maritime de Cherbourg Marc Véran salute along with French dignitaries ahead of the unveiling of a French Resistance monument in the town square of Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 3, 2024. The monument celebrates French civilians who dedicated themselves to la Résistance between 1940 and 1944 deterring Nazi oppression and ultimately paving the way for Allied forces to invade and liberate Europe. Commemorative events such as these serve to honor the sacrifices of U.S. service members made 80 years ago in securing peace and security, and inspiring future generations to value a collective vision of global peace. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Timothy L. Beery)

Brig. Gen. James Paul Sanders (left), Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), and Préfet maritime de Cherbourg Marc Véran salute the French and American flags following the unveiling of a French Resistance monument in the town square of Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 3, 2024. The monument celebrates French civilians who dedicated themselves to la Résistance between 1940 and 1944 deterring Nazi oppression and ultimately paving the way for Allied forces to invade and liberate Europe. Commemorative events such as these serve to honor the sacrifices of U.S. service members made 80 years ago in securing peace and security, and inspiring future generations to value a collective vision of global peace. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Timothy L. Beery)

Brig. Gen. James Paul Sanders (left), Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), and Préfet maritime de Cherbourg Marc Véran salute servicemembers from the U.S. and France ahead of the unveiling of a French Resistance monument in the town square of Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 3, 2024. The monument celebrates French civilians who dedicated themselves to la Résistance between 1940 and 1944 deterring Nazi oppression and ultimately paving the way for Allied forces to invade and liberate Europe. Commemorative events such as these serve to honor the sacrifices of U.S. service members made 80 years ago in securing peace and security, and inspiring future generations to value a collective vision of global peace. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Timothy L. Beery)

U.S. Army Col. (Retired) and historian Keith Nightingale recounts the events of D-Day with Soldiers with the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France., June 2, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1- 10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keith Thornburgh)

U.S. Army Soldiers with the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) listen to a historian recount the events that occurred in the area during Operation Overlord while visiting the Iron Mike memorial at Sainte-Mere-Eglise, Normandy, France., June 2, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1- 10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keith Thornburgh)

U.S. Army Soldiers with the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) and the 982nd Signal Company (Combat Camera)(Airborne), pose for a photo with tourists while visiting the Iron Mike memorial at Sainte-Mere-Eglise, Normandy, France., June 2, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1- 10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keith Thornburgh)

U.S. Army Soldiers with the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), pose for a photo with tourists while visiting Pointe du Hoc, Normandy, France., June 2, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1- 10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keith Thornburgh)

U.S. Army Soldiers with the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), tour the grounds and remains of German bunkers during D-Day anniversary festivities at Pointe du Hoc, Normandy, France., June 2, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1- 10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keith Thornburgh)

U.S. Army Soldiers with the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), gather to hear from a historian at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France., June 2, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1- 10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keith Thornburgh)

A World War II reenactor and his son get a photo with Sgt. 1st Class Kourtney Berge with the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), at Pegasus Bridge at Benouville, Normandy, France., June 1, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1- 10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keith Thornburgh)

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Paul Sanders, United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) Deputy Commander, speaks to Soldiers gathered at Pegasus Bridge at Benouville, Normandy, France., June 1, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1- 10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keith Thornburgh)

A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers, assigned to United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) visits the monument at Pegasus Bridge, Benouvile, Normandy, France., June 1, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1-10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Austin Berner)

U.S. Army Col. (Ret) Dave McNEil, a World War II historian, gives a historical briefing to A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers, assigned to United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), at Pegasus Bridge, Benouvile, Normandy, France., June 1, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1-10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Austin Berner)

U.S. Army Col. (Ret) Dave McNEil, a World War II historian, gives a historical briefing to A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers, assigned to United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), at Pegasus Bridge, Benouvile, Normandy, France., June 1, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1-10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Austin Berner)

U.S. Army Col. (Ret) Dave McNEil, a World War II historian, gives a historical briefing to A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers, assigned to United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), at Pegasus Bridge, Benouvile, Normandy, France., June 1, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1-10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Austin Berner)

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Paul Saunders, Deputy Commanding General for the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), and a group of U.S. Army Paratroopers ), listens to a historical briefing from U.S. Army Col. (Ret) Dave McNeil at Pegasus Bridge, Benouvile, Normandy, France., June 1, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1-10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Austin Berner)

U.S. Army Col. (Ret) Dave McNEil, a World War II historian, gives a historical briefing to A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers, assigned to United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), at Pegasus Bridge, Benouvile, Normandy, France., June 1, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1-10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Austin Berner)

U.S. Army Col. (Ret) Dave McNEil, a World War II historian, gives a historical briefing to A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers, assigned to United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), at Pegasus Bridge, Benouvile, Normandy, France., June 1, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1-10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Austin Berner)

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Paul Saunders, Deputy Commanding General for the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), talks to his Soldiers at Pegasus Bridge, Benouvile, Normandy, France., June 1, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1-10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Austin Berner)

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Paul Saunders, Deputy Commanding General for the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), talks to his Soldiers at Pegasus Bridge, Benouvile, Normandy, France., June 1, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1-10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Austin Berner)

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Robert Jackman-Gordon, assigned to United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), talks to a British historian at Pegasus Bridge, Benouvile, Normandy, France., June 1, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1-10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Austin Berner)

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Robert Jackman-Gordon, assigned to United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), talks to a British historian at Pegasus Bridge, Benouvile, Normandy, France., June 1, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1-10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Austin Berner)

A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), poses for a photo at Pegasus Bridge, Benouvile, Normandy, France., June 1, 2024. The U.S. Army and members from European allied nations are participating in the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1-10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Austin Berner)

A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) and the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) poses for a photo at Le Mont Saint- Michel, Normandy, France., May 31, 2024. This is a special event leading up to the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1-10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Austin Berner)

A group of U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) and the 346th Theater Aerial Delivery Company poses for a photo at Le Mont Saint- Michel, Normandy, France., May 31, 2024. This is a special event leading up to the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events across Normandy, from June 1-10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Austin Berner)