80th Anniversary of D-Day: D.C. Guardsmen among the first Allied forces in Normandy invasion

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A war map is on display in the District of Columbia National Guard Museum highlighting the mobilization timeline and contributions of National Guard members in support of WWII, at the D.C. Armory, June 5, 2024. Eight District of Columbia National Guard units mobilized for service in Europe, the Pacific and at home, in support of the war.

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80th Anniversary of D-Day: D.C. Guardsmen among the first Allied forces in Normandy invasion

WASHINGTON - A war map is on display in the District of Columbia National Guard Museum highlighting the mobilization timeline and contributions of National Guard members in support of WWII, at the D.C. Armory, June 5, 2024. Eight District of Columbia National Guard units mobilized for service in Europe, the Pacific and at home, in support of the war. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

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