Veterans Day 2006

President Bush - "Through the generations, America's men and women in uniform have defeated tyrants, liberated continents,

and set a standard of courage and idealism for the entire world. On Veterans Day, our Nation pays tribute to those who have proudly served in our Armed Forces." FULL TEXT Proclamation

VA Urges Vets to Wear Medals on Nov. 11, WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2006 - With National Veterans Awareness Week under way and the national Veterans Day observance on Nov. 11, the Veterans Affairs secretary is urging all veterans to show their pride by wearing their military medals. FULL TEXT Story

Pace Thanks Vets, Talks on Way Forward in War. WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2006 – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff thanked the nation’s 30 million veterans and talked about the way forward in the war of terror during television interviews today. FULL TEXT Story

Veterans Day Particularly Significant During War. WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2006 - Observing Veterans Day is especially important this year as America’s military members put their lives in danger to protect the country and defend its freedoms, Veterans Affairs Secretary R. James Nicholson told American Forces Press Service. FULL TEXT Story

Branson Remembers, Honors Veterans. BRANSON, Mo., Nov. 9, 2006 – More than 50,000 veterans and their families are expected to attend the 13th Annual Veterans Homecoming event, which kicked off Nov. 5 in Branson, Mo. The homecoming, with the theme, “Branson Doesn’t Forget,” includes numerous events, many free to veterans or active-duty servicemembers. It will conclude Nov. 11 with the 72nd annual Veterans Day Parade. FULL TEXT Story

Disabled Veterans to Get Memorial. WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2006 – The nation’s capital is awash with military-themed statues and memorials. Yet, there isn’t a memorial honoring the sacrifices of America’s disabled military veterans. That’s going to change. FULL TEXT Story

Illustrating Veterans Day, Nearly 100,000 service-disabled veterans call on VA each year for assistance in preparing for the world of work, finding and keeping fulfilling jobs and maximizing their independence.

One of them combined his memories of the military with artistic skills honed through the VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program and created a work of art that will symbolize Veterans Day across the country this year. FULL TEXT STORY and Poster Gallery Veterans Day 2006 - 1978

President Bush Honors Veterans at Arlington National Cemetery (VIDEO) - President George W. Bush lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns during Veteran’s Day ceremonies Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. White House photo by Kimberlee Hewitt.

PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you. Thanks for coming. Secretary Nicholson, thank you for your kind words and for your leadership. Members of the Cabinet, Members of Congress, members of the United State military, all veterans, all volunteers who have sworn to uphold the security of the United States, I thank your families for being here and I thank our veterans. I am proud to join you on this day of honor. FULL TEXT

President Bush Attends Dedication of the National Museum of the Marine Corps (VIDEO) - President George W. Bush joins, from left, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James Amos;

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pace and Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Michael Hagee, during the National Anthem at the dedication ceremony of the National Museum of the Marine Corps Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, in Quantico, Va. White House photo by Paul Morse.

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Thank you for the warm welcome. General Hagee, thank you for your service to our country. Secretaries of the Army and Navy and Air Force; I'm proud to be here with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Pete Pace, the first United States Marine to have ever held this position. (Applause.) Senator Warner and Congresswoman Davis; former Governor Warner and former Senator Glenn; honored guests, veterans; General Christmas and all those responsible for this fine museum, United States Marines everywhere: Please join me in wishing a very happy Marine Corps Birthday to every man and woman who has ever worn the eagle, the globe and the anchor. (Applause.) President Bush Attends Dedication of the National Museum of the Marine Corps FULL TEXT

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