06/06/2026
Most people know about the Army and Navy roles on D-Day, but have you heard the full story of the US Coast Guard?
On June 6, 1944, Coast Guardsmen were on the front lines of history. From expertly navigating Higgins boats through dangerous surf to deliver troops to the beaches, to the heroic "Rescue Flotilla One" that pulled over 400 men from the English Channel, their bravery was unparalleled.
By the end of D-Day, 99 vessels were crewed by Coast Guardsmen. Today, we honor the courage of those who delivered the troops and saved their fellow servicemen under fire.
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