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On June 6, 1944, the U.S. Coast Guard helped change the course of history.

While many remember the soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy, fewer know that approximately 800 Coast Guardsmen were among them. Coast Guard crews piloted landing craft through enemy fire, delivered Allied troops to Omaha and Utah Beaches, evacuated wounded servicemembers, and performed countless acts of courage under some of the most dangerous conditions imaginable.

Fifteen Coast Guardsmen made the ultimate sacrifice on D-Day. Their service is a reminder that the Coast Guard’s legacy extends far beyond our nation’s shores. From the beaches of Normandy to today’s missions around the globe, Coast Guardsmen have always answered the call when it mattered most.

Today, we remember those who served, those who sacrificed, and those who never came home.

📸: U.S. Coast Guard photograph by CPHOM Robert F. Sargent, USCG

Today, we remember the men and women who never made it home.

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend. It’s a reminder that freedom, family barbecues, days on the water, and quiet moments with the people we love all came at a cost paid by others.

To those who gave everything in service to this country, we remember you.

To the families who carry that sacrifice every day, we honor you.

Semper Paratus. 🇺🇸