As we get closer to commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day, ABMC Commissioner
@RaymondDKemp
spoke at
@amerlibparis
with
@lindahervieux
, author of "Forgotten: The Untold Story of D-Day's Black Heroes, at Home and at War."
📚 What is your favorite
#WWII
book?
Road To
#DDay
: 🚂 In May 1944 operation "Chattanooga Choo Choo" was in full swing. The goal? To destroy German locomotives and railways. The operation played a key role in slowing the German rail network and the Nazis' ability to respond to the June 6 invasion in Normandy.
If you are attending the
#MemorialDay
ceremony at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery this Saturday, May 25, here is some important last-minute information you need to be aware of.
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For detailed information, please visit our website:
"I have to go back and see it. I have to go back and feel like I'm with them." – Senior Master Sergeant Harry Miller.
As we approach
#DDay80
, we are sharing testimonies and reflections from WWII veterans and next of kin. Stay tuned for the full videos!
@ForeverYoungVet
This
#MemorialDay
, whether you can attend one of our ceremonies or will join us on social media, let us all remember the service and sacrifices of our fallen service men and women.
Who are you honoring this year?
Details for each ceremony: ⤵️
On June 6, 1944, Allied troops courageously stormed the beaches of Normandy, marking a pivotal moment in history. As we approach the 80th anniversary of D-Day,
@usabmc
Chairman Michael Garrett shares valuable lessons we can draw from that monumental day ⬇️
Honored to discuss the achievements of African American men and women who served during WWII, at
@amerlibparis
w/
@lindahervieux
author of Forgotten: The Untold Story of D-Day’s Black Heroes.
Rsvp for this free hybrid event now.
#80DaystoDDay
Imagine no smartphone to snap photos with. No digital camera either. On 24 Oct. 1941, the
@USArmy
formed a corps of trained photographers and cameramen, known as the Army Film and Photographic Unit, or AFPU. It would be months until the photos were "developed."
#DDAY80
update 🚨
Access to the Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument will be restricted from June 3 to June 11, 2024, and closed to the public on June 5 and June 7, 2024.
Please read our news alert to learn more: ⤵️
"Never forget, always honor them."
On June 6, 2024, we will join together to remember those who served and died in the Normandy invasion. Join us as we honor them.
#DDay80
🌊 As we approach
#DDay80
, we invite you to commemorate this pivotal moment in history and honor the legacy of the brave men and women who made it possible. Don't miss out on this important milestone on June 6, 2024. Save the link to the live stream here:
Road To
#DDay
: 🗺 On May 15, 1944, Supreme Commander Dwight Eisenhower, General Bernard Montgomery, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and King George VI joined together in London to review the final plans for Operation Overlord.
#DDay80
#WWII
#WW2
#history
#DDay80
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#LeSaviezVous
? Sorti sur les écrans en 1998, le film "Il faut sauver le soldat Ryan" (Saving private Ryan), réalisé par Steven Spielberg, est inspiré de l'histoire tragique des quatre frères Niland, dont deux sont enterrés au cimetière Américain de
Our
#MemorialDay
ceremonies are all open to the public.
Join us in honoring more than 200,000 🇺🇸 service members.
Follow us
@usabmc
, share photos, and tell us who you wish to honor on this special day of remembrance.
Details for each ceremony: ⤵️
Public service at ABMC is ensuring that their service is never forgotten.
In the words of John J. Pershing, “Time Will Not Dim the Glory Of Their Deeds.“ Learn more about
#PSRW
and read the bios of public servants at .
#GovPossible
This week Tom Sole, ABMC Chief of Engineering spoke with
@VANatCemeteries
Advisory Committee about ABMC's role as the guardian of America’s military burial grounds and memorials abroad. Visit for more on the Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials.
To observe the May 8th, 79th anniversary of
#VEDay
, Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial held a wreath laying ceremony to honor the men and women who helped bring WWII to an end.
Visit Epinal virtually today
#WeRemember
This
#JewishAmericanHeritageMonth
, we honor and remember all Jewish American service members commemorated at ABMC sites.
@USArmy
Supply Sgt. William Sawelson is one of them.
He is also one of nine Medal of Honor recipients buried at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, France.