Saluting World War II Veterans on the 68th Anniversary of D-Day

1 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal (lower right) and a crowd of more than three thousand people applaud World War II veterans at a recent "Twilight Tattoo", June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The theme of the ceremony wa... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

2 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Presidential Salute Battery, fire a volley of blank rounds in honor of World War II veterans attending a recent "Twilight Tattoo", June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The theme... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

3 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps, march on to the field at a recent "Twilight Tattoo" June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The theme of the ceremony was "Saluting World War II Veterans on th... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

4 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Two World War II veterans, Dr. Earnest F. Gloyna and Walter W. Heline, reminisce about how they both participated in the D-Day invasion during a reception in their honor, in advance of a "Twilight Tattoo" ceremony, June 6, 2012 at Joint Base Myer-Hen... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

5 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – World War II veteran, Dr. James Ellicott Tyson Hopkins, holds up a medal signifying his induction into the Ranger Hall of Fame during a reception in honor of World War II veterans, in advance of a "Twilight Tattoo" ceremony, June 6, 2012 at Joint Bas... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

6 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Vintage photo of World War II veteran Frederick Griswold next to a contemporary photo of him during a reception in honor of World War II veterans, in advance of a "Twilight Tattoo" ceremony, June 6, 2012 at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The ev... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

7 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – World War II veteran Alfred H. M. Shehab (middle - left) recollecting his time spent during the war with other veterans and guests during a reception in honor of World War II veterans, in advance of a "Twilight Tattoo" ceremony, June 6, 2012 at Joint... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

8 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal greets former Senator Joseph Maxwell Cleland, a veteran of the Vietnam War and a triple amputee during a reception in honor of World War II veterans, in advance of a "Twilight Tattoo" ceremony, June 6, 2... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

9 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal greets guests during a reception in honor of World War II veterans, in advance of a "Twilight Tattoo" ceremony, June 6, 2012 at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The event was held in conjunction with... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

10 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – World War II veteran Walter W. Heline comments on the unit patch of "Tuskegee Airman" fame on the jacket worn by Sgt. Frank Rivers, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) during a reception in honor of World War II veterans, in advance of a "Twil... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

11 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal pays homage to World War II veterans during a reception in honor of World War II veterans, in advance of a "Twilight Tattoo" ceremony, June 6, 2012 at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The event was h... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

12 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – World War II veteran Frederick Griswold (lower right) along with other veterans and guests listen to the Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal during a reception in honor of World War II veterans, in advance of a "Twilight Tattoo" ceremony, ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

13 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – World War II veteran Walter W. Heline (lower right) along with other veterans and guests listen to the Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal during a reception in honor of World War II veterans, in advance of a "Twilight Tattoo" ceremony, Ju... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

14 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Vintage photo of World War II veteran Dr. Earnest F. Gloyna next to a contemporary photo of him during a reception in honor of World War II veterans, in advance of a "Twilight Tattoo" ceremony, June 6, 2012 at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

15 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Vintage photo of World War II veteran Walter W. Heline next to a contemporary photo of him during a reception in honor of World War II veterans, in advance of a "Twilight Tattoo" ceremony, June 6, 2012 at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The even... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

16 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Presidential Salute Battery, render a salute during a "Twilight Tattoo" ceremony, honoring World War II veterans attending a recent, June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The th... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

17 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A World War II veteran watches members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps, march on to the field at a recent "Twilight Tattoo" June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The theme of the ceremony was "Salu... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

18 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps, march on to the field at a recent "Twilight Tattoo" June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The theme of the ceremony was "Saluting World War II Veterans on ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

19 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A member of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) reenacts Paul Revere ride to warn colonial militia of approaching British forces, at a recent "Twilight Tattoo" June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The theme of the ceremony ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

20 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps, march on to the field at a recent "Twilight Tattoo" June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The theme of the ceremony was "Saluting World War II Veterans on t... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

21 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Members of the United States Army Drill Team perform for a crowd of more than three thousand people at a recent "Twilight Tattoo" June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The theme of the ceremony was "Saluting World War II Veterans on th... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

22 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Members of the United States Army Drill Team perform for a crowd of more than three thousand people at a recent "Twilight Tattoo" June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The theme of the ceremony was "Saluting World War II Veterans on th... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

23 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – World War II veterans applaud for members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps as they march off the field at a recent "Twilight Tattoo" June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The theme of the ceremony w... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

24 / 24 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal greets World War II veteran, Dr. Earnest F. Gloyna at a recent "Twilight Tattoo", June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The theme of the ceremony was "Saluting World War II Veterans on th... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

Saluting World War II Veterans on the 68th Anniversary of D-Day

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