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More than a day off, November 11 is an opportunity to appreciate and remember the men and women who have worn the uniform. 

What are you planning to do this Thursday?

How do you honor our veterans and soldiers on a more regular basis? How can we do more of it on GovLoop?

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Still looking for ways to honor those that serve. Minimally I hope to highlight those that serve and are on govloop
I'm escorting Wounded Warriors to a special reception and Capitals game for Military Appreciation Night where they'll be recognized for their service throughout the game. I did the same last year through the USO and here's a blog post about the special Wounded Warrior I met that night...http://tinyurl.com/yjy6s4p.
By reminding my child that military service is important - whether or not we agree 100% of the time, those who sacrifice deserve nothing but respect and honor for their commitment to serving. period. :)
Great point emi
I went to work as usual with a flag in my jacket lapel holding down the fort, so to speak. Don't forget what these veterans we celebrate were fighting for - the protection of our liberty as one nation under God. God Bless you.
I plan to attend a program at a local school. I have also sent out an email to a wide distribution with a link to a video honoring our military servicemen. The email has a reminder to carry through to Thanksgiving with prayers for those who won't be gathered around family tables because they serve away from home. tonight I am celebrating the Marine Corps Birthday at an American Legion Club, with cake and a program. I served with the Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era. Semper Fi!
Can you share the link here?
A group of us are meeting this afternoon at Jackson's in Reston Town Center @ 4:00 to toast those of us who remain and those of us who have been lost.
I am going to visit my father, a World War II Veteran, in his nursing home. He's one of the few left
Even though this is a day late, record his voice and, if he is able, his experiences. There are some great stories out there that should be preserved.
I always make a few special phone calls/house calls to heroes close to me and thank them for their service. Some times it's the hardest to show your appreciation to those closest to you, but it means the most. Of course, I'll send nice messages of thanks over social networks, but making it personal and direct whenever possible has the most impact in my opinion.
To Sherry: Hats off to you.

We all have to work today, so...we are holding a little celebration at lunch, with little American flags on toothpicks in our ice cream. Yesterday we celebrated the USMC's 234th. Many of our employees and many more of our customers are either reserves, vets or active duty. Our company was founded to support them. We express our appreciation on a daily basis with support of their field needs and other services on their return. God bless them.

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