Giving Our Thanks

For Those Who Served, A Day Of National Gratitude Is A Minimum

By Dr. James Dula

Dr. James A. Dula PHOTO: RAOUL DENNIS // RADENN MEDIA GROUP

Veterans Day is annually recognized on November 11 of each year. It marks the end of World War I (1918) and was officially recognized by President Woodrow Wilson in 2019. Later, it became a national holiday in 1938 paying tribute to all veterans living and deceased. However, it especially thanks veterans who served the United States with honor during war and peace.

Therefore, it is my pleasure to say “Thank You” to all men and women veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States, Reserves, and National Guard: and to those still serving.

 As General Colin Powell said, “the military is the great equalizer” and that comes with competent, caring and committed soldiers, marines, sailors, and airmen who proudly answered the call to duty.

 As an airman who served from 1967-1997, I realize the many sacrifices each military member has made over the years. And too, as a nation, we realize the many sacrifices our veterans have made while protecting and defending our great nation from all enemies – both foreign and domestic.

 For the many sacrifices our veterans have made we at the Office of Veterans Affairs, again, say thank you for your service and thank you for a job well done.

Dr. James A. Dula is  US Air Force Retired/Vietnam Veteran; Veteran Affairs Officer and VA Division Manager, Prince George’s County