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American Legion Adds Statutes in Normandy

Eighty years after the historic D-Day landings, the American Legion unveiled a second "Statue of Liberation" in Sainte-Mère-Église, the first French town freed from...

Normandy Bites: A Culinary Journey for Tourists

Beyond the poignant historical sites and picturesque landscapes, the Normandy region of France offers a rich and diverse culinary experience for tourists. From creamy...

Normandy American Cemetery to Require Visitor Pre-Registration Starting in 2026

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France — The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) will implement a visitor pre-registration system at the Normandy American Cemetery starting April 1, 2026,...

Delta, Best Defense Foundation Return to Normandy for Fourth Consecutive Year...

Article and photos courtesy of Delta Airlines... For the fourth consecutive year, Delta is proud to continue its Normandy Legacy Flight, supporting the first-of-its-kind program...

Lt. Col. John Powell: Vietnam Helicopter Pilot Now Leads Tours...

Photo: Military Historical Tours. Interview conducted in 2006 for Recon Magazine. Lt. Col. Powell flew Cobra gunships and light observation helicopters in Vietnam in 1968-1969 while...

American Airlines honors veterans with special journey to Normandy for the...

Article courtesy of American Airlines FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines proudly announces a historic endeavor to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day...

Charles Norman Shay: Hero of D-Day

Charles Norman Shay: Hero of D-Day Unlike many divisions landing on D-Day on June 6, 1944, the U.S. First Infantry Division, nicknamed The Big...

Michelin North America Sponsors WWII Veterans Embarking on Milestone Return to...

Photo and article courtesy of Michelin. GREENVILLE, S.C., April 15, 2024 – Michelin North America, Inc., has partnered with the Best Defense Foundation and Delta...

7 Misconceptions About the D-Day Landing at Omaha Beach

On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 soldiers from the United States and other allied nations invaded the coast of France to overthrow the...

Rear Adm. Charles Grojean: Submariner Who Headed the Nimitz Foundation

  One of the U.S. Navy’s submarine leaders has been the driving force behind the Nimitz Foundation and National Museum of the Pacific War, retired...
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