Stray Thoughts: When not a veteran

I have attended many Veterans’ Day observances in my time.There are speeches read, poems recited, and applause given.There is almost always someone who issues a call to the audience, saying, “Can we have all veterans stand to recognize your service?”This is an awkward time for me, and for the 767,238 people currently serving in the National Guard or reserves, or milli...

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