Service Members, Veterans Gather to Commemorate D-Day

JUNE 6, 2025 – Service members and veterans gathered in Normandy to commemorate the 81st anniversary of Operation Overlord, widely known as D-Day, honoring the pivotal Allied invasion that changed the course of World War II.

The commemorations, which included parachute jumps, flyovers and remembrance ceremonies, highlighted the enduring legacy of the largest coordinated land, sea and air operation in U.S. military history.

Following an emotional flyover of Normandy’s iconic landing beaches, 26 remarkable World War II veterans touched down in France June 1, 2025 for the upcoming 81st anniversary of the D-Day invasion. It was a roll call of heroes. The crowds cheered wildly as each veteran arrived at the tarmac, and First Army – the historic organization which led all American forces on D-Day – officially welcomed these heroes.

More than 600 U.S. service members are taking part in over 80 commemorative events from June 3 to June 8, in about 40 French communities throughout the Normandy region, including the first town to be liberated on the western front, Sainte-Mère-Église.

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