Senator Doug Mastriano recently took to social media to commemorate significant historical events and figures. His series of tweets reflect on the sacrifices made by soldiers, particularly during World War II, as he honors American Soldier Month.
On June 6, 2025, Senator Mastriano tweeted a reminder of American Soldier Month, stating “June is American Soldier Month – Today we remember!”. This message was shared with his followers to highlight the importance of remembering and honoring the contributions of soldiers.
In another tweet posted on the same day, Senator Mastriano shared a poignant moment from history: “His last photo – Colonel Robert Lee ‘Bull’ Wolverton, commander of the 3rd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, led his men in a powerful prayer on the eve of D-Day, June 5, 1944. This moment, shared by 750 paratroopers before their”. This tweet serves to commemorate Colonel Wolverton’s leadership and his men’s bravery on a critical day in history.
Later that day, Mastriano paid tribute to those who participated in the D-Day landings. He tweeted “Today, we remember the brave, young men who confronted a danger few can imagine. More than 160,000 Allied troops landed on the French coastline to fight Nazi Germany. Over 9,000 were killed or wounded. We will never forget that day in history as we honor and say thank you to”. This message underscores the valor and sacrifice displayed during one of World War II’s pivotal moments.
Senator Doug Mastriano is a member of Pennsylvania State Senate since January 2019 and an author known for his book “Thunder in the Argonne”.
