Wounded warrior care includes services that provide service members with recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration back to duty or into the communities where they live. The Department of Defense continuously evaluates the needs of various warrior care programs to make sure that a high level of care is provided to the current and future wounded soldiers, their families, and caregivers.

This is a day to show appreciation for the living veterans who gave up a significant portion of their life while willingly exposing themselves to dangers in an effort to defend the freedom of our nation and its citizens. This is the time to say thank you to a veteran.

On Friday, November 10, the United States Marine Corps celebrates nearly 250 years of service.  Every year, a Birthday Ball is hosted in Washington D.C., which ends in a cake cutting. This year, the 248th Marine Corps Birthday Ball will take place on Veterans Day.

Pearl Harbor is a symbol of American survival and hope, as well as a message for our country to be prepared at all times.

National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 16. Join the more than two million volunteers and supporters who will gather to Remember, Honor and Teach at more than 4,000 participating locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad.