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John, Happy Veterans Day to all of my fellow veterans in Maryland and across the country! The truth is, your service has not just earned you recognition and respect for a day — your service has earned you recognition and respect for a lifetime. We cannot thank you enough. Service has defined my life, starting when I joined the Army when I was 17, through leading soldiers in combat with the 82nd Airborne in Afghanistan. It is how I learned the simple principle that would guide the rest of my life and this campaign: Leave No One Behind.
For those who understand the importance of Veterans Day and who feel it personally, you’ve earned that. You left your families, you put on the uniform of this country, you sweat, you bled, and you sacrificed. You made sure that not only you and your mission were successful, but the mission of all the people to your left and your right — your brothers and your sisters — was successful, as well. And that should never be forgotten and will always be appreciated. We have a commitment to make sure that “thank you for your service” is not just a slogan, but is reinforced in the policies and the way we speak with and treat our veterans. God bless you, God bless your families, and thank you for stepping up when our country asked. It was an honor sharing the uniform with you. Elevate, Wes
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