FORUM TOPIC
Veterans Day
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In this edition
For the third year in a row, The Ripon Forum is dedicating an entire edition to the Veterans Day holiday and those brave men and women who risked their lives in defense of America.
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VA Update: Our Work for Veterans is Never Done
Our country made a binding pact with our servicemembers. Upholding our end of the bargain is a moral obligation.
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Equipping Our Veterans for the Next Season of Service
Too many of these servicemembers struggle to have their talents fully understood and utilized amidst transitioning back to civilian life.
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Burn Pits Cannot be the Next Agent Orange
Otherwise-healthy veterans are suffering from uncommon cancers that may be result of exposure to open-air burn pits. The time for action is now.
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“You kept us safe. You did your duty.”
Members of the United States military have done more to liberate humankind from oppression and tyranny … than any other force in human history.
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“We honor veterans’ service and sacrifice for this great nation.”
There is something incredibly unique about those who sacrifice so much to serve our country – who choose to run towards conflict in the name of freedom.
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“There is no greater calling than service to country”
There is no greater calling than service to one’s nation. And if there’s one thing veterans understand, it is that service never stops.
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“We remember and honor the sacrifices, both large and small.”
At one point in every veteran’s life, they made the tough decision to leave behind the comforts of home to fight for a cause bigger than themselves.
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More Needs to Be Done to Meet the Mental Health Challenges Facing Veterans
Transitioning from active duty brings many challenges and mental health stressors.
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How Veterans View the U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Like the public, they are deeply divided along party lines.
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“On November 11, Let’s Thank Our Women Veterans.”
Courage is courage, excellence is excellence, and sacrifice is sacrifice, regardless of gender.
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“Protecting and Serving the Families of our Nation.”
It is my hope that we never forget that the primary goal of government is to provide for the common defense.