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This Veterans Day , we honor the

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generations of men and women who have

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worn the uniform of the United States

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Armed Forces , those who stood watch in

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times of peace , who fought bravely in

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times of war , and who continue to

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carry with them the values that make

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our nation strong . Over the course of

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our nation's history , veterans have

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remained steadfast in their commitment

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to uphold freedom and uphold justice .

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The theme of this year's Veterans Day

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is service to our nation . As we look

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back on the history of our agency , our

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veteran teammates captured the very

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essence of what it means to be an

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American in uniform and what it means

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to serve as part of the ditcher team .

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We honor and thank the veterans serving

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in our agency . These men and women

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have continued the legacy of service by

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dedicating themselves to the defense of

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our nation . They continue to serve in

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the cause of freedom . To all of our

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veterans , you have answered the call ,

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sometimes in combat , sometimes quietly

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behind the scenes , but always with

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purpose . It is your quiet

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professionalism that ensures our

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nation's most dangerous threats are

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deterred or defeated . You serve by

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protecting , you serve by preventing ,

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you serve by innovating . Each of you

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plays a part in reducing threats that

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you ever see but that all Americans are

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protected from because of your service .

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As we reflect today , let us also look

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forward . The world is changing rapidly ,

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and the challenges of tomorrow will

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demand the same courage and innovation

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that defined those who came before us .

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At Detra , we will continue to serve as

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that bridge between past and future ,

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ensuring that our nation remains secure

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and that the sacrifices of our veterans

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are never forgotten . On this Veterans

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Day , I encourage each of you to take a

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moment , reach out to a veteran ,

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listen to their story , and thank them .

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Let us also rededicate ourselves to the

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mission we share , protecting the

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nation , honoring those who served ,

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and building a safer world for the

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generations yet to come . To every

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veteran on our ditcher team , thank you .

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Your continued service embodies what it

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means to serve our nation . You remind

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us that the spirit of the armed forces

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is not limited to the battlefield . It

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is a mindset that is one of integrity ,

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excellence , and selfless commitment to

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the mission . Happy Veterans Day .