Normandy American Cemetery was established by the U.S. First Army on June 8, 1944, as the first American cemetery on European soil in World War II.

On average, how many people visit Normandy American Cemetery each year?

#Trivia #WWII #WW2 #DDay80 #USABMC #Normandy

🇺🇸 Honoring D-Day Heroes: On June 19, 1944, during Operation Overlord, twin brothers RM2c Ludwig Pieper and RM2c Julius Pieper lost their lives. It wasn't until 74 years later that they were reunited in Normandy American Cemetery. #DDay80

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This summer we will honor the sacrifices made during the #DDay landings. More than 9,200 Americans who fell during the Normandy Campaign rest in the Normandy American Cemetery. Over 1,500 more missing in action are honored on the cemetery's tablets of the missing. #DDay 80

On June 6, 1944, the long-awaited Allied landing in northern France began. Facing Hitlers 'Atlantic Wall,' #Soldiers of the 🇺🇸, 🇬🇧, 🇨🇦, and other Allied nations landed on beaches in Normandy, beginning a campaign which lasted until July 24, 1944.

#80DaystoDDay #DDay80

During our #80DaystoDDay campaign, take a look at one of the #WWII recruiting posters back in the day. Clearly the medium has changed, but the message hasn't.

#BeAllYouCanBe #DDay 80

59 days to #DDay

ABMC’s Charles K. Djou and the amazing Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial team.

Have you had a chance to visit this beautiful site? Share your experience in the comments.

Ready for a virtual visit to ABMC’s Meuse-Argonne?

Start here ➡️ virtual360.abmc.gov/meuse-argonne/

🌟 Today, we honor the resilience and strength of Gold Star Spouses who have made profound sacrifices for our nation. Your unwavering support and love are the bedrock of our military families. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. #GoldStarSpousesDay 🇺🇸

WISDOM WEDNESDAY

'A competent leader can get efficient service from poor troops, while on the contrary, a poor leader can demoralize the best troops.'

--Gen John J. Pershing

#USArmy #TRADOC #WWI #WW1 #MilitaryHistory #GENPershing #Leadership #ArmyLeadership U.S. Army U.S. Army TRADOC

Visions of Honor: The ABMC Posters kates-boylston.com/american-cemet… via Kates-Boylston Publications

In honor of #JazzAppreciationMonth , we remember these WWI and WWII American heroes who were also jazz lovers. 🎷

📸 Maj. Alton Glenn Miller bit.ly/497293z

📸 Richard Rossi and Robert Bailey: bit.ly/49mFTTz

📸 Lt. James Reese Europe bit.ly/3wZiXfm

Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery will be closed April 6-8, 12-14, 20 and 21. We apologize for the inconvenience. For more information visit abmc.gov/news-events/ne…

To learn about the operational status for all ABMC cemeteries, please visit: abmc.gov/operational-st…

American soldier killed during D-Day assault identified, will now be laid to rest taskandpurpose.com/news/d-day-nor…

During our #80DaystoDDay campaign, did you know...

66 Days to #DDay #DDay 80 #WWII80 #WWII80 inEurope #StrongerTogether

With his order of the day, General Dwight D. Eisenhower– supreme commander of the Allied Forces– rallied soldiers, sailors, and airmen to embark on the historic mission to storm the beaches of Normandy. #DDay #DDay 80 #WWII #WW2 #History

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A British soldier (left) shares a cup of tea with an American on the Anzio beachhead in 1944.

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69 days until #DDay

'Let us remember the countless women who have made indelible marks on and in our world. May their stories, struggles, resilience and successes continue to inspire us.'

- Gail Berry West ABMC Commissioner

About The ABMC Commission abmc.gov/about-us/commi…

#WomensHistoryMonth

Today, on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we remember all veterans who served during this conflict.

In Hawaii, the Honolulu Memorial memorializes 2,504 servicemen whose remains were not recovered or identified.

Let us honor their memory. 🙏

🌐 bit.ly/3KDIL4z

#80DaystoDDay

#DYK U.S. Army Col. Oveta Culp Hobby was the highest ranking woman during #WWII ?

A dedicated civil servant and lifelong advocate for women in American public life, Hobby helped open the door to women serving in uniform.

70 Days to #DDay

#WomensHistoryMonth

Honoring women's service 🙏

Before #WW1 , Sophia Haarman worked as a stenographer. In 1918, she joined the American Red Cross to serve overseas. She died of meningitis after the war and was buried at St. Mihiel American Cemetery 🇺🇸🇫🇷 where our staff tends her grave.

#WomensHistoryMonth

Even though no women are commemorated at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Cemetery Associate Amandine Jaunet created a booklet that lists all women remembered at ABMC sites to honor their contributions to American conflicts abroad.

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