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This day 76 years ago on June 6, 1944 the Allied invasion of Normany was launched. The landing at Normandy of 156,000 American, British, and Canadian forces on June 6, 1944, marked the beginning of the end of World War II.

"Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hope and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.

Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely.

But this is the year 1944! The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to victory!

I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle.

We will accept nothing less than full victory!"

—Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander, 6 June 1944.

This Memorial Day we remember our fallen heroes.

Take the time to reflect on what this day means for us all.

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Anthony Alcantar and Spc. Benjamin Castro, assigned to 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera), pull a simulated casualty while participating in a shoot house event during the Best Combat Camera Competition at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. April 11, 2021. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Henry Villarama)