78TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY
The Best Defense Foundation along with our title sponsor Delta Air Lines will be taking 30 WWII veterans back to Normandy to commemorate the 78th anniversary of D-Day. The veterans will experience a nine day, once-in-a lifetime experience and will be honored and celebrated all the way!
EVENT SPONSORS
Presenting Partner
Premium Partners
This program would not be possible without the support of these amazing organizations.
To help more veterans attend our Battlefield Return Programs click here to donate!
EVENT SCHEDULE
May 31, 2022:
Kick-off Dinner
Atlanta, GA
May 31, 2022:
Kick-off Dinner
Atlanta, GA
June 1, 2022:
Depart for Normandy –
Atlanta, GA
June 1, 2022:
Depart for Normandy –
Atlanta, GA
June 2, 2022:
Veterans Arrival –
Normandy, France
June 2, 2022:
Veterans Arrival –
Normandy, France
June 3, 2022:
Brittany American Cemetery- St. James
Mont St. Michel
Cabbage Patch Ceremony- Carentan
June 4, 2022:
Charles Shay Indian Memorial
C-47 Memorial Garden
Commemorative March- Carentan
AVA Liberty Banquet
June 5, 2022:
Paratrooper Jump –
La Fiere
Parade – Ste. Mere Eglise
June 6, 2022:
Omaha Beach visit
Normandy American Cemetery- Official Commemoration
Utah Beach Commemoration
June 7, 2022:
Veterans Visit
Local Schools
June 7, 2022:
Veterans Visit
Local Schools
