Captain Bill Gara in North Africa in 1942 Veterans of the 1st Engineer BattalionThe 1st Engineer BattalionReflecting on historical events reveals crucial insights. Colonel William “Bill” Gara led the 1st Engineer Battalion during D-Day and through May of 1945. Today, with the military services in need of young people to serve their country, what does your business do to encourage military service? Encouraging Military Service TodayAs we recognize the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion, businesses must recognize the strategic importance of encouraging military service. While serving a cause greater than themselves, they will learn prodigious leadership skills that will endure long after military service.
