"When you go through something like war, you come to realize what's really important in life: family, friends, and the courage to be yourself." – U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
"There’s a saying in the military: ‘You lead from the front.’ You can give orders all day, but soldiers follow what you do, not what you say." – U.S. Army Veteran
"I did not fight for medals or recognition. I fought because it was my duty, and I fought beside men I considered family." – Vietnam War Veteran
"I served for the same reason many of us do—to protect the people I love and make sure they could live in peace." – U.S. Navy Veteran
