November 11th is Veterans Day!

Each year, on November 11th, we celebrate Veterans Day. Have you seen the Veterans Awareness Ribbon? The colors in the ribbon have special meaning. The red line through the ribbon represents the blood that was shed from those defending our country. The blue portion represents all military members and veterans who have served our great nation.

The theme for Veterans Day 2024 is “A Legacy of Loyalty and Service”. This theme probably hits home to most veterans as our service and loyalty shines through whether you served for a short term or a full career in the military.  I personally spent 21 years serving in the military and there were definitely some sacrifices that came along the way, but the Air Force core values are integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do and I was proud to exhibit those core values in my daily life.

I salute all current military members and veterans because serving this country is not an easy task. In fact, less than 1% of Americans currently serve in the military, which makes our bond even stronger. This November 11th, show your support to our nation’s Veterans.

Here are a few ways to show support:

• When you see a veteran, say “Thank you for your service!”
• Send a care package to our deployed troops.
• Treat a veteran to a free meal.
• Donate to a cause that supports veterans.
• Support veteran-owned companies.

I attended a local football game when they were honoring veterans that night, and I received this ribbon from the ROTC for the high school. While this isn’t the exact version of the Veterans Awareness Ribbon, I am still wearing it as a proud veteran! So, from me, a fellow veteran to all of the other veterans out there, “Thank you for your service!”

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