Today is Veteran’s Day – a.k.a. the day set aside to honor the brave men + women who have fought to protect our country.
The holiday (originally called “Armistice Day”) was first observed on the first anniversary of the end of WWI (Nov. 11, 1919). In 1926, Congress passed a resolution for an annual observance of the day, but it wasn’t until 1938 that the day officially became a national holiday. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower changed the name to “Veterans Day” to honor all veterans, not just those who served in WWI.
To celebrate the holiday, we asked you to send us your favorite local veterans so we could honor them today.
👤 John Samuel A.
📍 Marine Infantry from 2013-2017, served in Afghanistan, Okinawa, Japan, South Korea, New Caledonia, and Jordan.
John Samuel A. | submitted by Taylor H.
👤 Robert D.
📍 Army Lieutenant Colonel for 37 years, served with the S.C. Army National Guard.
Robert D. | submitted by Paula D.
👤 Curtis F.
📍 Served in the Vietnam War + was awarded a Purple Heart.
Curtis F. | submitted by Alysia G.
👤 Stephen K., Shaun H., Keith M. + David W.
📍These members of the Air Force did the flyover for the Bama game + ended up on the Jumbotron at Williams Brice.
Stephen K., Shaun H., Keith M. + David W. | submitted by Stephen K.
👤 Craig J.
📍 Currently serving at McEntire AFB.
Craig J. | submitted by Christine J.
👤 Gilbert + Kathy E.
📍 Served in the S.C. Army National Guard.
Gilbert + Kathy E. | submitted by Kathy E.
👤 Justin L.
📍 Served in Kyrgyzstan 2013-2014 and Kuwait 2017-2018.
Justin L. | submitted by @morglyles
