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

Lt. Gen. Mark Landes, First Army commanding general, surveys the terrain at Omaha Beach, France, June 4, 2026, during a staff ride examining the actions of Allied forces on D‑Day. The visit emphasized the importance of understanding historical battles to inform modern leadership and decision‑making. 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

8,192 × 5,464 pixels

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