It was 69 years ago today that allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy during World War II

Over 9,000 troops were killed or wounded that day, but it was the beginning of the March across Europe to defeat Hitler and the Nazi's.

To learn more about the D-Day, and the invasion of Normandy Beach, click here.

Thank you to all our current troops and especially all of our veterans!

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