The build-up of Omaha Beach. Reinforcements of men and equipment moving inland. Photo courtesy of Center of Military History. JUNE 6, 2024 – Their waterlogged footsteps were historic. That thought, however, most likely wasn’t on the Soldiers minds as they stepped ashore from rocking landing craft onto the French coast. Instead, the focus, for most Soldiers of 1st … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2024
80th Anniversary of D-Day: ‘On to Paris’
JUNE 6, 2024 - Eighty years ago, on June 6, 1944, also known as D-Day during World War II, a 4-page special edition of The Real McCoy newspaper was passed around then Camp McCoy highlighting the start of the Normandy invasion in France — “EXTRA!! … ON TO PARIS CRY YANKS! … 4,000 ships, 11,000 planes in drive” decreed the top headline of the paper. That same lead article went … [Read more...]
Ranger Walks Grandfather’s WWII Path During D-Day
JUNE 6, 2024 — As Maj. Jack Gibson waited to board a plane to France last Thursday, he thought about his grandfather and what he went through 80 years ago fighting in Europe during World War II as part of the 2nd Ranger Battalion. This wasn’t a normal work trip for Gibson, a judge advocate with the 75th Ranger Regiment, this one was special he said, because he was taking … [Read more...]
STAR Cardmembers Can Celebrate 249th Army Birthday
JUNE 6, 2024 – MILITARY STAR® cardmembers can celebrate the Army’s 249th birthday with exclusive one-day-only savings. On June 14, MILITARY STAR is offering: 10 cents off per gallon of gas at Army & Air Force Exchange Service fuel locations. 15% off food purchases at participating Exchange restaurants. $10 off a concession purchase of $25 or more (coupon … [Read more...]
Army University Recognizes D-Day 80th Anniversary
JUNE 6, 2024 – Eighty years ago, the United States' Greatest Generation faced battle in a conflict that would turn the fate of World War II. Across the globe, units are honoring and remembering the efforts of the armed forces through various commemoration events. The Army University hosted a commemoration event June 4, 2024, at the Lewis and Clark Center on Fort … [Read more...]