United States Department of Defense

Veterans Day 2012 - Honoring our Nation's Veterans - 11.11.12

Nov. 11, 2012

Since our nation's founding, brave young Americans from every generation have answered the call to serve in uniform and put their lives on the line to defend this country. Today, we honor all of those who’ve added new chapters to that very proud legacy of selflessness and sacrifice.

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, Nov. 11, 2012

DOD graphic by Marvin Gonzales

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Carter: Parade Signifies Military
Ethic, Nation’s Gratitude

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Dempsey Honors U.S. Veterans
At Seoul Memorial, South Korea

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U.S. Postal Service Ceremony
Pays Tribute to Veterans

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President Barack Obama Proclaims
Nov. 11 as Veterans Day

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