Thursday, October 1o, 2024 Bailey Reed, Newsletter Editor Good morning, Hilltoppers! Today's newsletter features stories on a World War II reenactment called "Operation Anvil" as well as two consecutive wins for WKU volleyball. Have a terrific Thursday.
‘Operation Anvil’: Sixth annual World War II reenactment held at Phil Moore Park The commander of the 29th ‘Blue and Grey’ Division salutes during the playing of the national anthem ahead of the 6th annual Operation Anvil reenactment at Phil Moore Park on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Photo by Eli Randolph. Read more by Anthony Clauson
The sixth annual “Operation Anvil” World War II reenactment occurred Saturday, Oct. 5 at Phil Moore Park to honor Kentucky veterans. According to Honoring Our Heroes Inc. Executive Director Ron Cummings, Operation Anvil is the name given to the Allied invasion of southern Nazi-occupied France. The “Operation Anvil” reenactment showcased typical German Army fortifications and American invasion tactics. The reenactment was hosted by Honoring Our Heroes Inc., a nonprofit organization originally founded by Cummings and five of his friends. Honoring Our Heroes’ goal is to celebrate and support veterans in the community, said Cummings.