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"Taking Care of the Ones Who Took Care of Us"

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The 79th Anniversary of D-Day Battlefield Return Program to Normandy is in full swing. Taking care of the ones who took care of us. #normandy #DDAY #dday79 #WWII bestdefensefoundation.org/wwii-veterans-…

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We have landed in Normandy, France! 43 WWII veterans, 42 post WWII veterans, and a whole lot of red blooded Americans volunteering to make this program happen! Viva la Normandie! #normandy #WWII #Dday79 #takingcareofthosewhotookcareofus

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After an amazing parade hosted by @delta, they Best Defense Team crossed the Atlantic on a historic flight to the Deauville Airport in Normandy, France. Read more on the blog. #normandy #WWII #Dday79 #takingcareofthosewhotookcareofus bestdefensefoundation.org/ww2-veterans-f…

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When 43 WWII veterans land in Normandy on a historic flight, the whole local population comes out to welcome them — but it wasn’t just the Normans waiting. #normandy #WWII #Dday79 #takingcareofthosewhotookcareofus bestdefensefoundation.org/wwii-veterans-…

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D-day remains one of the bloodiest battles in America’s history. Almost 79 years later, 43 WWII veterans visited the Normandy American Cemetery on Friday. #normandy #WWII #Dday79 #takingcareofthosewhotookcareofus bestdefensefoundation.org/wwii-cemetery-…

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Nicknames were prevalent amongst the American GIs in WWII, but that tradition continues into today’s armed forces. One WWII veteran had his nickname well before the war, though. #normandy #WWII #Dday79 #takingcareofthosewhotookcareofus bestdefensefoundation.org/how-wwii-veter…

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“Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In

“Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force!
You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In
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Donnie Edwards spent 13 years on the NFL gridiron, eight of them for the Chiefs. Now he and his non-profit Best Defense Foundation is helping World War II veterans return back to Normandy on the 79th anniversary of D-Day. kshb.com/sports/former-…

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WWII Veteran Andy Negra shares a secret he learned about his true love back home while stationed abroad. Listen to his sweet story shared with Donnie Edwards and others Best Defense Foundation ⤵️

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This is how Normandy kids greet the American veterans who liberated their country. So grateful for the work of Best Defense Foundation to bring them back to France for the 79th anniversary of D-Day and their mission of “taking care of those who took care of us.” Absolutely incredible. 🇺🇸❤️

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The people of Cerentan, France, and several soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division welcomed the Best Defense Foundation and 43 WWII veterans for a parade through the very streets the Allied forces liberated almost eight decades ago. bestdefensefoundation.org/carentan-wwii-…

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Tears dripped down from eyes that saw the carnage of war. The waves crash just beyond the sand dunes. For 6 of 43 WWII veterans, they are standing on Utah Beach, a place they remember. bestdefensefoundation.org/utah-beach-la-…

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You will see a lot more on the blog as we ramp up coverage in the Foundation’s activities, the amazing volunteers that support us, and the veterans that did so much to take care of us all. Check out the latest! bestdefensefoundation.org/joseph-picard-…

You will see a lot more on the blog as we ramp up coverage in the Foundation’s activities, the amazing volunteers that support us, and the veterans that did so much to take care of us all. 

Check out the latest!

bestdefensefoundation.org/joseph-picard-…
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After practice, UCLA head coach DeShaun Foster wanted to recognize former Bruins LB Donnie Edwards for his support and work with military veterans:

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Today's #FormerPlayerHighlight is Donnie Edwards. The former NFL linebacker created the Best Defense Foundation in 2018 to honor and celebrate war veterans. Edwards’ goal is to educate future generations about the heroism and sacrifices of these veterans and continue their legacy

Today's #FormerPlayerHighlight is <a href="/DonnieEdwards/">Donnie Edwards</a>. The former NFL linebacker created the Best Defense Foundation in 2018 to honor and celebrate war veterans. Edwards’ goal is to educate future generations about the heroism and sacrifices of these veterans and continue their legacy