Photo by Master Sgt. Arthur Wright | DC National Guard | 06.05.2024
A collection of World War II artifacts is on display in the District of Columbia National Guard Museum highlighting the contributions of eight mobilized units in support of the war in Europe, the Pacific and at home, June 5, 2024. Three units landed on Omaha Beach and fought in the Battle of Normandy or Operation Overlord (D-Day): The 29th Military Police Platoon (MP PLT), Headquarters and......
Photo by Master Sgt. Arthur Wright | DC National Guard | 06.05.2024
Guidons for the 121st Engineer Battalion and 29th Infantry Division are on display in the District of Columbia National Guard Museum, at the D.C. Armory, June 5, 2024. Three D.C. National Guard units landed on Omaha Beach and fought in the Battle of Normandy or Operation Overlord (D-Day): The 29th Military Police Platoon (MP PLT), Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) of the 29th......
Photo by Master Sgt. Arthur Wright | DC National Guard | 06.05.2024
A plaque hangs in the foyer of the D.C. Armory commemorating the efforts of the 121st Engineer Combat Battalion (ECB) in support of WWII, June 5, 2024. Combat engineers proved critical to the success of Operation Overlord, clearing obstacles located on the beaches, the beach exits and coastal roads, thus enabling forces to rapidly advance from the beaches and to drive into Normandy. (U.S. Air......
Photo by Master Sgt. Arthur Wright | DC National Guard | 06.05.2024
A collection of World War II artifacts is on display in the District of Columbia National Guard Museum highlighting the contributions of eight mobilized units in support of the war in Europe, the Pacific and at home, June 5, 2024. Three landed on Omaha Beach and fought in the Battle of Normandy or Operation Overlord (D-Day): The 29th Military Police Platoon (MP PLT), Headquarters and......
Photo by Master Sgt. Arthur Wright | DC National Guard | 06.05.2024
A collection of World War II artifacts is on display in the District of Columbia National Guard Museum highlighting the contributions of eight mobilized units in support of the war in Europe, the Pacific and at home, June 5, 2024. Three landed on Omaha Beach and fought in the Battle of Normandy or Operation Overlord (D-Day): The 29th Military Police Platoon (MP PLT), Headquarters and......
Photo by Master Sgt. Arthur Wright | DC National Guard | 06.05.2024
Guidons for the 121st Engineer Battalion and 29th Infantry Division are on display in the District of Columbia National Guard Museum, at the D.C. Armory, June 5, 2024. Three D.C. National Guard units landed on Omaha Beach and fought in the Battle of Normandy or Operation Overlord (D-Day): The 29th Military Police Platoon (MP PLT), Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) of the 29th......
Photo by Master Sgt. Arthur Wright | DC National Guard | 06.05.2024
A war map is on display in the District of Columbia National Guard Museum highlighting the mobilization timeline and contributions of National Guard members in support of WWII, at the D.C. Armory, June 5, 2024. Eight District of Columbia National Guard units mobilized for service in Europe, the Pacific and at home, in support of the war. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur M.......
Photo by Master Sgt. Arthur Wright | DC National Guard | 06.05.2024
A collection of World War II artifacts is on display in the District of Columbia National Guard Museum highlighting the contributions of eight mobilized units in support of the war in Europe, the Pacific and at home, June 5, 2024. Three landed on Omaha Beach and fought in the Battle of Normandy or Operation Overlord (D-Day): The 29th Military Police Platoon (MP PLT), Headquarters and......