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

Maj. Kevin Braafladt, First Army command historian, speaks with Soldiers at Omaha Beach, France, June 4, 2026, during a staff ride analyzing the D‑Day landings. The discussion highlighted the coordination, leadership, and sacrifice required to secure 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

7,219 × 5,156 pixels

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