Charlotte Amalie marks World War II heritage with honor for wartime service

Charlotte Amalie is marking its World War II heritage by honoring the wartime service and history that shaped the island during the conflict.

The recognition focuses on three key elements of St. Thomas' wartime role: a military airfield that later became the island's airport, a submarine base whose name remains embedded in the island's geography, and the Virgin Islanders who kept wartime operations running.

The initiative underscores the territory's strategic importance during the Second World War and the contribution of local residents to the broader war effort.