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

Lt. Gen. Mark Landes, First Army commanding general, provides additional historical context to Soldiers during a staff ride at Omaha Beach, France, June 4, 2026. The discussion examined period equipment, defensive positions, and the actions taken by Allied forces 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

2026-06-03

Photographer / author

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

Archive

Wikimedia Commons

Type

photograph

Original size

7,604 × 5,431 pixels

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