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Looking for a new place to debate Europe?
Follow our account on W, a freshly launched independent social media network – based in Europe and aiming for open, safer online conversations.
Join the conversation - @ ec.europa.eu
ℹ️ wsocial.eu/
ALT A promotional graphic with a deep purple background, inviting viewers to "Connect with us on" a platform symbolized by a large stylized letter "W." The "W" has a 3D effect, with the left half in white and the right half in a light mint green. Five large, yellow five-pointed stars curve along the top, right, and bottom edges, reminiscent of the European Union flag. In the bottom right corner, there is a small, white institutional logo representing the European Commission.
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Marines on D-DAY
#OTD, Allied forces launched the D-Day invasion of Normandy, a decisive turning point in World War II. Though frequently overshadowed by the Pacific campaign, the Marine Corps made vital contributions to this monumental assault.
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the majority of Marines were deployed to the Pacific. However, specialized cadres remained to provide crucial amphibious warfare expertise to Allied forces in Europe for the duration of the war. These amphibious trainings would eventually make significant contributions to major amphibious assaults throughout the European Theater of Operations, including Operation Torch in North Africa in 1942, Operation Husky in Sicily in 1943, and Operation Overlord in 1944.
Beginning in 1942, numerous Marines were embedded with Allied command staffs to advise on and coordinate major amphibious landings. Key figures like Col. Robert O. Bare served as leading strategists for naval gunfire and training and went ashore on D-Day itself. Marines actively supported the grueling assault on Omaha Beach, manning the 5-inch guns off warships like the USS Texas to provide critical fire support for the troops storming ashore.
Other Marines scanned the skies above while manning anti-aircraft guns ensuring the German air force was kept at bay. In total a little over 800 Marines participated in Operation Overlord on D-Day with approximately a squad of Marines landing on Omaha Beach itself, helping to transport the wounded and captured prisoners of war, and coordinate fires for the USS Texas’s 14-inch heavy guns.
✍️ (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Kirsten Glaze)
#DDay #USMC #WWII
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The largest amphibious invasion in human history began in the dark.
At dawn on June 6, 1944, nearly 7,000 vessels carrying 160,000 Allied troops closed in on the beaches of Normandy.
Through courage and sacrifice, they secured a foothold in Nazi-occupied France and began the liberation of Western Europe.
Today, we honor the heroes of D-Day.
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We can’t overfeed AI, only control it at the level of stable use of existing technology, and don‘t develop other aspects.🧩🧩🧩
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Repost to join us in celebrating our Ally 🇳🇴 Norway on its Constitution Day!
@NorwayNATO 🤝 #WeAreNATO
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Passionate Diversity retweeted
LANPAC starts today! Check back throughout the day and week for live updates and to see the future of the Theater Army in the Pacific!
#Army #Military #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific
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Down-to-earth spirit in training is very important, which helps to evaluate the situation of training and understand the meaning. 👍👍👍
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Repost to join us in celebrating our Ally 🇳🇱 the Netherlands on #Koningsdag2026!
@NLatNATO 🤝 #WeAreNATO
ALT Dutch soldiers take part in the Runway Run in Šiauliai, Lithuania. Photo: Royal Netherlands Army
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A Prayer for our Warriors🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 @SecWar
#ServiceSunday
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On #NationalMedalOfHonorDay we honor the extraordinary valor of service members who went above and beyond the call of duty.
Join us as we reflect on their service and sacrifice, like that of retired U.S. Navy Capt. E. Royce Williams who earned our nation's highest honor by overcoming overwhelming odds in a 35-minute solo dogfight against seven Soviet MiG-15 jets.
After remaining classified for decades, his story of incredible heroism only recently received the recognition it deserves.
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National Medal of Honor Day
Today, on the anniversary of the awarding of the first Medals of Honor, we celebrate the courage, sacrifice, and patriotism which connect all recipients of the medal.
We honor the Marines who have received this award for their extraordinary heroism, who distinguished themselves through acts of gallantry at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.
Semper Fidelis.
✍️ (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Abigail Hutcheson)
#MedalofHonorDay #USMCHistory #Marines
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Today, on #MedalOfHonorDay, we honor the ultimate bravery and sacrifice of our nation's heroes. Their stories remind us of the enduring strength of the American spirit.
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Passionate Diversity retweeted
Chuck Norris didn't join the Marine Corps...the Marine Corps applied to him.
Heaven’s streets have always been guarded by Marines. Today, Chuck Norris reported for duty.
We mourn the passing of Chuck Norris, a @usairforce veteran, who also became an honorary Marine in 2007 when awarded the title by then Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James T. Conway.
Chuck Norris is one of just over 100 individuals to be awarded the title of Honorary Marine in the entire 250-year history of the Corps.
Some missions may require a battalion, but this one just requires an Honorary Marine.
#USMCHistory #USMC #SemperFidelis
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Strong Sailors Seek Help!
Mental health is a critical component or warfighting readiness. On #MightylKE, we strongly encourage our Sailors to speak up and seek help through their shipmates, leadership, and other resources available.
Don’t suffer in silence, we’re here for you!
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Where is my Lockheed Martin？Where is my MIC？@LockheedMartin @Boeing
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