160816-N-KP948-100 DRAGUIGNAN, France (Aug. 16, 2016) - U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Chief of Staff, Rear Adm. Cathal O'Connor, speaks at a remembrance ceremony for service members who died during the World War II Allied landing on Southern France, code-named Operation Dragoon, Aug. 16, 2016. The ceremony is part of a series of events that the U.S. Navy is participating in alongside French civilian and military officials to commemorate the 72nd Anniversary of Operation Dragoon. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alyssa Weeks/Released)