Commemorating the Battle that changed

The World War Ii Invasion That Changed History

Hosted at the National Defense University, National War College, the Foundation’s annual D-Day + 78 Remembrance Reception brought together key members of the defense community to commemorate the men and women who served during the D-Day Invasion.

Artifacts from the private archives of Major General Milnor Roberts, generously donated by his wife Priscilla, were on display including the original plans of Operation Neptune detailing the plans for the naval and airborne assault on D-Day.

Remarks were provided by Lt. Gen. Michael Plehn, USAF, President, National Defense University, Brig. Gen. Jeff Hurlbert, USAF, 32nd Commandant of the National War College, Bryon Greenwald, Ph.D., Professor and Deputy Provost, National Defense University, and James Schmeling, President & CEO, National Defense University Foundation.