![Replicas of real dog tags worn by U.S. soldiers in World War II cover the entry wall to the new pavilion that will be opening at the National World War II Museum, in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023.](https://archetype-air-force-times-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/M5PKXEXLPZFL5KYSLMSFDGE6VY.jpg?auth=4d5e310a48cc23e86322afb374fff80477d71f902de229ed3128955ff1a2f22e&width=8640&height=5760)
![Replicas of real dog tags worn by U.S. soldiers in World War II cover the entry wall to the new pavilion that will be opening at the National World War II Museum, in New Orleans, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023.](https://archetype-air-force-times-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/M5PKXEXLPZFL5KYSLMSFDGE6VY.jpg?auth=4d5e310a48cc23e86322afb374fff80477d71f902de229ed3128955ff1a2f22e&width=8640&height=5760)
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![U.S. veterans parade during a gathering in preparation of the 79th D-Day anniversary in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, Normandy, France, Sunday, June 4, 2023.](https://archetype-air-force-times-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/3GTBTVAFABER5IMTM4FIP47IKA.jpg?auth=2c5d0f4b7bb511c9edf993bb7ec401152e1a6d8792857a3caa9ee960b9d70a3e&width=7679&height=5122)
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D-Day's 79th anniversary
Dozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the decisive but deadly assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control.
![Sailors conduct pre-dive checks during recovery efforts of a high altitude balloon in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 7, 2023.](https://archetype-air-force-times-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/PRKUD3U2IRACLHIPGNH2YS4YVY.jpg?auth=360ff238a30d5f9c0bd6b59fe9e13e179e2e67d391973f6ad020f5534c06e843&width=4849&height=3464)
New photos released of Chinese spy balloon recovery
United States Northern Command, or NORTHCOM, has released additional images of the efforts to recover the Chinese balloon that floated across the U.S.
![Satellite image shows destroyed Mariupol theater, Mariupol, Ukraine, March 29, 2022.](https://archetype-air-force-times-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/2LJIUBJUHRDXFPC6L627A5GWHU.jpg?auth=c20e57be14eda273fb22129a13d4e6620ef2b7ecdbcdadeb0a0e107450c31032&width=9694&height=5638)
Mariupol, Ukraine
Satellite images show destruction in Mariupol since Russian invasion
![Tennessee UH-60 Black Hawks and crews arrive in Tallahassee, Fla. on Sept. 28, 2022, to support Hurricane Ian response efforts.](https://archetype-air-force-times-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/WKLPDOYF2BCOTC4HGJ7LP5DCFM.jpg?auth=6176d5915007244ef3ed9ff0b9ccb9e7da4cf460315e31a071ceeb13e33c1cf7&width=2048&height=1536)
Hurricane Ian response in Florida
Thousands of National Guardsmen from four states are helping affected communities in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
![During a trip to London in the mid '90s, Sgt. Maj. Myles Overton and members of The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps got to meet Queen Elizabeth II, a highlight in the percussionist's military career.](https://archetype-air-force-times-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/MLVWCHS5XVFQRPSV3GHFZZOFZA.jpg?auth=11371563e52fa1a1e1f927fc29678334af8d566272f0a9dd7ffd4c1de49838a9&width=800&height=648)
Queen Elizabeth II
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, has died at age 96. Elizabeth spent seven decades on the throne as the U.K. rebuilt from war, lost an empire, transformed its economy and both entered and left the European Union.
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D-Day anniversary in France
More than 20 British World War II veterans have gathered near Pegasus Bridge for D-Day commemorations in Normandy.
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Frontline Photos: March 27, 2022
Off-roading at Ramstein, training with Allies in Poland, a muddy Marine and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
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Frontline Photos: March 20, 2022
A smoky silhouette, a mountain view, urban breach training and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
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