Commander's Veterans Day message

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  • By Col. Brian K. Borgen
  • 442FW commander
Thank you for your outstanding military service.

As a nation, we have prospered because we have always had citizens like you willing to rise to answer the call to serve.  For our entirety as a nation, the millions of citizens who have donned the uniform have held up our national resolve.  Wednesday, we honor our veterans for their unyielding sacrifice and dedication to our great nation.  Veterans Day was first observed in 1919 to commemorate the Armistice Agreement ending World War I. President Dwight D. Eisenhower broadened its scope in 1954 when he officially renamed it Veterans Day, to recognize all who have served throughout our nation's history.

We all have much to be thankful for and proud of on this Veterans Day. We have an exceptional military family here in the 442d Fighter Wing. I beam with pride because of our wing's service to our nation.  We are a combat organization with unparalleled success in defending our nation's interests. We have been the enemy's worst nightmare.
Enjoy and take pride in your Veterans Day, be safe and know the purpose is: "...a celebration to honor America's veterans (you) for patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good." 
Mary and I thank you for your incredible service.