U.S. military personnel will commemorate the 81st anniversary of Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, widely known as D-Day. Highlighting the Department of Defense's continued commitment to honor US and Allied service members who went above and beyond to defend liberty and democratic values. Service members from approximately 25 units will take part in more than 80 commemorative events from June 3 to June 8, in approximately 40 French communities throughout the Normandy region -- including a bilateral ceremony at Normandy American Cemetery on June 6, and a commemorative airborne operation on June 8. These events will also include Allied countries like France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, Canada and Germany.
Date Taken: | 05.31.2025 |
Date Posted: | 06.11.2025 05:35 |
Category: | B-Roll |
Video ID: | 965183 |
VIRIN: | 250601-A-QT852-6533 |
Filename: | DOD_111043936 |
Length: | 00:01:20 |
Location: | FR |
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