06/06/2026
Today marks the 82nd Anniversary of D-Day
On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy. Over 4,000 Coast Guard personnel played a key role, crewing landing craft and directing the flow of troops and equipment onto the beaches.
The Coast Guard’s efforts were critical to the success of the largest amphibious invasion in history and the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe.
We honor the courage, service and sacrifice of all who took part. To the Coast Guardsmen who helped make victory possible, thank you for defending freedom and shaping the future of our nation.