Photo By Petty Officer 1st Class Charlotte Oliver | Eighty years ago on June 6, 1944 Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France...... read more read more
As the sun rose over the North Sea on June 6, 1944, German soldiers defending the French coast at Normandy observed an awe-inspiring sight - the largest amphibious invasion force in history gathering in the waters off the English Channel. This was D-Day.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy, code name, Operation Overlord. The beach landing began at 6:30 a.m. The allies landed on five beaches, code names Gold, Juno, Omaha, Sword and Utah. Allied Forces suffered nearly 10,000 causalities, including 4,000 confirmed dead. Yet somehow due to planning and preparation and the unbelievable valor and sacrifices of the Allied troops, the landings were a success.
By June 11, the beaches were fully secured, and the Allies began fighting their way across the French countryside. The D-Day invasion began to turn the tide of the war. The largest air, land and sea operation in history was the beginning of the end of Hitler’s dream of world domination.
Eighty years ago, the mission was to preserve the republic and to set free a suffering humanity. Today that mission is still true. America is counting on Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) to deter aggression, defend national security interests and preserve life. Every day the men and women of PNSY are reminded of the importance of this mission and the role they play in delivering submarines back to the fleet.
The workforce has a responsibility to the country and the Navy to meet the highest standards possible. Submarines operate in uncertain, complex, and rapidly changing environments. With the right tools, a can-do attitude and sheer determination will ensure the quality of service meets the highest standards possible, allowing the workforce and Sailors to operate safely as a team below and above the surface.
| Date Taken: | 06.01.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 12.05.2024 14:03 |
| Story ID: | 486725 |
| Location: | KITTERY, MAINE, US |
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