06/07/2026
Today, we remember the courage and sacrifice of the Soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. Their actions exemplified the Army Values and set a standard of service that continues to inspire generations of Soldiers.
Captain Sowell of the 35th Combat Aviation Brigade shares what D-Day means to him:
“When I think of D Day, I think of the army values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage. In serving our country in the same way as all those thousands of soldiers did 82 years ago. I'm humbled to be able to serve in a small way, at least to carry on that legacy of honor and selfless sacrifice. To you remember those who have gone before and try to live in a way that reflects the honor that they carried”
CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. — Annual Training is being conducted by Soldiers of the 35th Infantry Division at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, where skills are being sharpened, readiness is being built, and the warrior ethos is being carried forward by those who wear the Santa Fe patch today.
On this day, 82 years after the beaches of Normandy were stormed by Allied forces, a pause was taken by those same Soldiers to honor the sacrifice of those who came before — the men by whom oceans were crossed and everything was given so that freedom could endure.
The 35th Infantry Division, known as the "Santa Fe Division," is defined by a legacy that was forged in the fires of both World Wars.
That legacy will be felt today not only in memory, but in the dedication and professionalism that is displayed by its Soldiers at Camp Atterbury.
Their mission is continued. Their memory is kept.
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