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VETERANS DAY IS NOVEMBER 11TH
Raising Your Right Hand story by Cynthia Ford
It is often stated that only one percent of our population serves in the military. Each service member begins their journey with a commitment to serve, followed by foundational knowledge and training. Raising your right hand and repeating the oath is deeper than what one can think or imagine. At the time of the first recitation, the candidate is eager and excited about enlisting in the military. The spoken commitment and written signature seals the deal and opens the door for a new adventure. I repeated that renowned oath years ago, standing side by side with comrades. I do solemnly swear/affirm that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the president of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God. 24
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November 2021
Each year on November 11th, we recognize the commitment, bravery, service, and sacrifice of men and women who served in the Armed Forces. It is common for many companies or restaurants to offer something free or discounted as a way of honoring and showing appreciation to service members. During many Veterans’ Day ceremonies, it is also common to hear presenters speak about the importance of the eleventh month, eleventh day, and the eleventh hour. Veteran’s Day, often confused with Memorial Day, has such an interesting origin. The origin dates back to a time following World War I. After many lost lives and years of fighting, World War I’s fighting ceased on November 11, 1918. A year later, President Woodrow Wilson announced the first commemoration of what was known as Armistice Day at that time. This means that the opposing sides reached a truce. President Wilson’s reflective remarks encouraged citizens to be filled with solemn pride and gratitude for those who served in the war.
