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

Lt. Gen. Mark Landes, First Army commanding general, gathers with Soldiers at a commemorative site at Omaha Beach, France, June 4, 2026, during a staff ride examining the multinational effort behind the D‑Day landings. The visit highlighted the enduring partnerships formed during the liberation of Europe. 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

7,526 × 5,376 pixels

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