I am very pleased that there are successful programs like this in place for returning veterans. We never had such programs and certainly no support from a grateful nation.
Terry Jozwiak
Read the Full StoryMake sure if you see a soldier, thank them. Thank them for a job well done. They deserve it.
David Lambert
Read the Full StoryI was just doing my job, and now I'm just happy to be home again. It's the guys who are still serving, or who never made it home, who deserve our remembrance.
Brian Antczak
Read the Full StoryMy pride in my country has come back because I see everyday citizens walk up to armed services personnel and thank them for their service to our country.
Ken Stremme
Read the Full StoryShe looked up at me with these big beautiful blue eyes and said "thank you for keeping me safe!" I didn't know how to respond I choked back my tears and managed to say "thank you" to her.
Matthew Rehman
Read the Full StoryEven though we went through hell over there, there was one certain thing upon coming to the states, I'm still unemployed, but guess what, I love the army and I love my country.
Marck Carbonell
Read the Full StoryMy experience coming home from Iraq in summer of 2006 is that most people mean well and try to help and understand, but they just can't...You can never go back to "normal," because you will never again be just a regular person.
Jonathan Silvers
Read the Full StoryMy goal right now is to find a well paying job and eventually be able to live the 'American Dream' and stand on my own two feet without the financial support of my family.
Eric Ginter
Read the Full StoryIt was the middle of the night yet they were there with cookies, flags and smiling faces. I would like to be a part of making that same kind of homecoming. How can I get involved?
Kimberly Hayworth
Read the Full StoryAs a returning Vietnam Veteran I was not welcomed back, but was treated like pariah. It was not until twenty years later that I was thanked for my service. Please don't let it happen again to any of our brave warriors.
Elmer Tate
Read the Full StoryAs much as I tried to maintain my personal strength, I could not...I'm glad people are recognizing the issues and addressing the needs of myself and all veterans with these invisible wounds.
Dalia Cox
Read the Full StoryLook these men and women in the eye and tell them thank you for being brave enough to serve their country...It's never over because the thoughts and dreams are there day and night.
David Hoover
Read the Full StoryUpon returning I was always so relieved to be back on American soil, and not just because of the hardships that were faced while overseas. The simple fact of coming back to the country I loved and fought for was enough.
Anthony McGlone
Read the Full StoryWe ought to honor these fine and brave individuals to give them every opportunity to excel in the future.
Lem Genovese
Read the Full StoryI am a 30% disabled veteran. If I had to do it all over again I would serve again. I salute the men & women in uniform today.