 Fellow veterans, French compatriots, and the proud people of Montibor. We stand here today on the 79th anniversary of the historic Allied invasion of Normandy. Fierce fighting between the heavily entrenched Germans and the Allied forces filled the air for several days. The Germans fled, and the citizens of Montibor were finally able to begin the long road to recovery. 79 years later, as my teammates reflect on the sacrifice and the steadfast and loyal spirit of the Ivy soldiers who fought for this beautiful town. We must also remember the local men and women who survived the most horrendous conditions. Montibor is a town that was rebuilt from blood and ash, and is a town that has not forgotten its legacy. The 4th Infantry Division has returned to Europe. We join allies to focus on a different threat to freedom. We stand together. We're stronger together, and we're prepared more now than ever to protect each other and protect freedom.