160814-N-AX546-276 THEOULE-SUR-MER, France (August 14, 2016) U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Chief of Staff, Rear Adm. Cathal O'Connor salutes during the U.S. and French National Anthems during a ceremony at the Croix de Lorraine monument to honor service members who died during the World War II Allied landing on Southern France code-named Operation Dragoon. The ceremony is part of a series of events that the U.S. Navy is participating alongside French civilian and military officials to commemorate the 72nd Anniversary of Operation Dragoon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sean Spratt/Released)