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June 6th , 2024 represents the 80th

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anniversary of D day and operation

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overlord . This is Omaha Beach and

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it's crazy that right here where I'm

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standing , history was made in over

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160,000 allied troops landed on these

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beaches on Normandy of June 6th , 1944 .

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What is the day ? I was surprised by

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how little we actually learned in

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school and how we really don't go into

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depth about not only what it means for

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America , but for the entire free world

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supported by 5300 ships and vessels

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from 12 nations and over 12,000 allied

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aircraft . The campaign nicknamed

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operation Overlord marked the beginning

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of allied liberation for Nazi .

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Occupied Europe is a reminder that a

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unified effort can change the world

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when I put on my uniform . I'm not just

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joining the ranks of American airmen

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serving today . I'm also stepping into

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a commitment with our allies and

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partners and I'm continuing a long

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history of women and men who have

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joined a community much larger than

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themselves . We honor those in whose

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footsteps we follow by remaining ready

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and postured to stand together against

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any threat