WILMINGTON, Del. – U.S. Senator Chris Coons issued the following statement to mark Veterans Day:
“While our nation’s brave servicemen and women deserve our respect and gratitude every day of the year, Veterans Day gives us the opportunity to pause and honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of those who have given so much in the service of our freedom. As Americans across the nation celebrate military heroes past and present, we must sustain our commitment to ensuring all returning veterans receive the benefits they have earned and the resources they need to succeed here at home. America’s highly trained and uniquely talented veterans bring valuable skills and expertise to the civilian workforce, and we can and should do more to connect them to high quality jobs upon their return.
“This fall, I was honored to welcome the Delaware National Guard’s 153rd Military Police Company home from Afghanistan after nine months of exemplary service to our nation. The ceremony was a reminder of the tremendous community of soldiers, families, and friends that make ours the greatest military in the world. Today, and every day, they have my sincere gratitude and my pledge to continue working to keep America’s promise to our veterans.”