The Best Defense Foundation brought 23 former servicemen to Normandy's beaches to mark the 81st anniversary of D-Day this year. Fewer than 67,000 WWII veterans were still alive as of 2024.

World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler's defeat.

World War II veterans return to Normandy for 75th D-Day anniversary: 'You can't forget' They traveled from as far as Las Vegas and for some, it will be a first visit. By Robert Henault , Eric Noll ...

World War II veteran Jake Larson meets youths during ceremonies at the US cemetery to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings, Friday, June 6, 2025 in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy.

This week, World War II veterans are back in Normandy. On those beaches, it was a hero’s welcome for a fading generation of World War II veterans, 81 years after they helped turn the tide of ...