Delta and Best Defense Foundation continue Normandy flights to honor WWII veterans

Donnie Edwards, President and Co-Founder of the Best Defense Foundation, remarked, “Each year, we remain committed to honoring the sacrifices of our WWII veterans by bringing them back to the battlefields where they served.” The foundation offers a Battlefield Return Program to honor WWII veterans.

Additionally, Delta's engagement includes taking 10 students from its NextGen Program to Normandy. This immersive experience allows interaction with veterans and participation in events like the Freedom Prize ceremony in Caen. Hervé Morin, President of Normandy, said, "Eighty-one years after the D-Day landings, Normandy continues to show its gratitude and eternal recognition to the heroes who liberated its territory."

Delta's commitment to supporting veterans extends to various initiatives, such as partnerships with organizations to promote career transitions for veterans, sponsorship of facilities like the Fisher House Foundation, and support of 14 USO chapters.

The Best Defense Foundation, founded by Edwards, is dedicated to aiding veterans across generations, specifically focusing on bringing WWII veterans back to their service battlefields.

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