President Donald J. Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins arrive at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
Nov 11, 2026 · 4:12 PM UTC
On Veterans Day, bear in mind it is not just their service to be honored.
It’s their experience and knowledge to be valued.
Col. Hugh Percy, 5th Regt. of Foot, after the action of Lexington, Concord and Menotomy, April 19, 1775:
“During the whole affair, the rebels attacked us in a very scattered, irregular manner, but with perseverance and resolution, nor did they ever dare to form into a regular body. Indeed they knew too well what was proper, to do so. Whoever looks upon them as an irregular mob, will find himself very much mistaken. They have men amongst them who know very well what they are about, having been employed as rangers against the Indians and Canadians, and this country being very much covered with wood, and hilly, is very advantageous for their method of fighting.”
You don’t go to war if you don’t know how to go to war.
Their ranks and leadership were filled with combat veterans of the French and Indian War. No small part of why we have a free nation.
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