Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane, deputy commanding general of I Corps, gives a speech during the 80th anniversary of the Leyte Landing celebration in Palo, Leyte, Philippines, on Oct. 20, 2024. The event commemorated the historic Leyte Landing on Oct. 20, 1944, which liberated the Philippines during World War II. About the U.S. Army: The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force. Interested in joining the U.S. Army? Visit: spr.ly/6001igl5L Connect with the U.S. Army online: Web: army.mil Facebook: facebook.com/USarmy X: twitter.com/USArmy Instagram: instagram.com/usarmy LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/us-army #USArmy #Soldiers #Military #80thAnniversary #LeyteLanding