190816-N-AS200-2418 DRAGUIGNAN, France (Aug. 16, 2019) U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa chief of staff, Rear Adm. Matthew A. Zirkle, delivered remarks during a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of Operation Dragoon at the U.S. ceremony at Rhone American Cemetery on August 16, 2019. U.S. service members are in France to participate in events commemorating the 75th anniversary of Operation Dragoon, the liberation of southern France by Allied forces during World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Drew Verbis/Released)