The world seems an unsteady place at the moment. Disagreements and conflict abound at home, and unrest and confusion rule abroad. But when the world feels askew and we’re not sure where to put our faith, the United States military holds firm. Throughout our history, our freedoms and way of life have been secured by our soldiers, sailors, and airmen and in times when we hunkered down, they charged in.

So, this Veterans Day, we salute all those who have served. From those who joined the fray in WWII, to those drafted into Vietnam, to the young men and women who bravely answered the clarion call of 9/11, we celebrate those who served honorably and protected us without hesitation.