Honor Guard members from 422nd and 423rd Air Base Group of the 501st Combat Support Wing render a ceremonial salute for the U.S. D-Day veterans as they take part in the 70th anniversary of the invasion by journeying to Normandy from Portsmouth, United Kingdom, June 3, 2014. A series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary were planned for the week with many U.S. leaders travelling to the famous beaches to pay their respects to those who lost their lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best)