November 11 is Veterans Day, a day each year that we honor the men and women who made the selfless decision to defend our nation from threats, both foreign and domestic. 

From our nation’s humble beginnings at the Battle of Lexington and Concord and the “shot heard ‘round the world”, to the Battle of Gettysburg when our nation was torn apart in the Civil War, to the trenches of the Marne in France during World War I, and the beaches of Normandy and island hopping during World War II, from Korea to Vietnam, to the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Iran, Veterans of all conflicts from all generations and branches are remembered today for their valor and tireless commitment to defending the freedoms that we all hold so dearly, and in many cases, take for granted. 

Far too often, our Veterans are neglected, forgotten, and denied the quality services they deserve for the sacrifices they made for our country. Worse, they are sometimes even blamed for the foreign policy decisions of Washington politicians that are completely out of their control. 

Here in Orange County, we feel that our Veterans community is one of our greatest assets, and we will never forget their sacrifices.