Staff Ride Traces D‑Day History at Omaha Beach and First Army HQ

First Army Soldiers examine historical imagery during a staff ride at Omaha Beach, France, June 4, 2026, while studying the movements and obstacles faced by Allied forces during the D‑Day landings. The discussion focused on how terrain, fortifications, and enemy fire shaped the assault on the beachhead. The U.S. Army proudly participates annually in the D‑Day anniversary commemorations in Normandy, France, through ceremonies, engagements, and commemorative events across the region, enduring the legacy of Allied forces who participated in Operation Overlord on June 6, 1944. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Phyleicia‑Nicole Dais)

Date

2026-06-02

Photographer / author

U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Phyleicia-Nicole Dais

Archive

Wikimedia Commons

Type

photograph

Original size

7,465 × 5,332 pixels

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