The Marissa Mitchell Show: November 11, 2026

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That's a big story today for sure, and there you can see folks waiting for the president to speak, which we'll bring that to you when that happens. It should happen in just a few minutes. The White House motorcade left the White House about 20 minutes ago, and it only takes a few minutes from the White House. You know, they'll clear the traffic, Memorial Bridge, you're gonna head right over there, and they were able to get there. So as you mentioned, Guy, all the powers that be already in place at Arlington, it's just a question of when it will be that the president will actually speak. And more importantly, perhaps what he will actually say, because you never know what you're going to get. And today, you know that the focus will be on the veterans and on Veterans Day. But as you mentioned, Secretary Hegseth came out yesterday. We carried his comments, his rebuttal to the impeachment request. on Fox 5. And then, of course, you have all the talk about the arch, something that the president really wants to put through, the Triumphal Arch, which would be right next to Arlington Cemetery, which is one of the reasons why a lot of the folks who are opposed to the arch have made such a big deal about it, saying that it might overshadow Arlington National Cemetery. So we'll see if the president makes any remarks about that as he's going to be standing now. Just a few hundred meters away from where that arch potentially could be built. We can also tell you that the White House issued a proclamation this year stating that while it surrounds for over 250 years, the liberties and freedoms of every American have been safeguarded by the heroic men and women who have faithfully served in the United States Armed Forces. As we can see, the First Lady, Melania Trump, actually making her way through Arlington National Cemetery as well, alongside the Second Lady. And you'll have the dignitaries that'll be continuing to show up today in an all out effort to recognize our veterans as best they can, which is something obviously, Guy, we've been trying to do here. And we thank all of the viewers that have joined us over the past couple of days sharing their personal stories. I know that you have them just probably just about everybody who's watching right now, especially in Washington, where we're so veteran heavy and just have so many people here who have Been touched by or involved with the military or served in the military or their family served in the military at some point. Today is one of those days where everybody collectively can come together in a. A different feel than what we see on Memorial Day, obviously, when we remember those who are fallen today. We celebrate all of those who are still with us, including some of the folks who are here. And I do believe, I don't know if that gentleman in the front there is one, but we did hear there will be some World War II veterans who are part of the event today, which is amazing because you are. You're not going to find many, if any, who are under the age of 100 right now who served in World War II. That's a very good point. We are still awaiting President Trump, who is expected to lay a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier and then deliver remarks as part of the official observance ceremony. Steve, you have covered this for quite some time, the significance of what the president is about to do. Well, it's about the most significant thing you can do to honor our military, right? You're in a place that's hallowed ground. It's a place where any day of the week you feel like you are amongst heroes, right? Just in the atmosphere of walking the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, whether or not you're personally connected to someone who rests there or not, the feeling I think just overwhelms you when you get there, especially in the solitude of the moment. And so for the president in this case or any leader to be there and to be there in person. Among all of these heroes who have sacrificed themselves for the greater good of the country, it's about as powerful a moment as you can have. It's the stories for me. Earlier, you made mention of your father, perhaps. I spoke about my grandfather, my uncle, who served for so many years. For them to have the opportunity to tell their stories yet again today, I think speaks volumes. Well, and that's it. My father-in-law, just to be clear. But yeah, I mean, a lot of people have been touched by it. And a lot of people don't talk about it. I think now you get more people who are talking about it And we'll talk with some experts when it comes to how to best communicate with some veterans in a little bit. But, you know, in my younger days, it was kind of you didn't talk about it. Right. And I remember my dad telling me with some of my uncles and other folks who had served during some of the wars, they don't want to talk about it. Don't ever bring it up. And it was kind of like just this. This silence, you know, that existed, and so you knew they served, but you didn't really talk about it. Now, at least, we're seeing more people talk about it in a way where you can be engaging without being intrusive, if that makes sense. And no better time to observe all of the veterans when we are just following, well, the midterms, quite honestly, Steve, a time where the country perhaps divided unlike any other. We saw the massive blue wave. We know other folks stand on one side of the aisle, others on the other. But today, it's not about that. It's remembering those and honoring those. Yeah, I mean, the people who are in our military, they didn't sign up on one side or the other, right? They signed up for the country. And that's exactly what we see as we're starting to see the president arrive here. We'll take it to that when he does start to talk in the presentation, his part of it officially begins. But, yeah, this is something that crosses party lines, it crosses religious lines, it crosses just about any line you could imagine, right? When everybody comes together collectively for the greater good of the country, to serve this country, and that's who we're honoring today. And so with that, we'll do just that, honor those that continue to fight for our freedom. All right. Yet again, there you have it, President Trump laying the wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier. Steve, as we watched on, as we saw President Trump stand there in salute, you saw, at least I did, some of the veterans getting a little teary-eyed, obviously emotion pulling at the heartstrings there. Yeah, it's an emotional day for anyone who has served, thinking about their own service, thinking about those who they served with, in a lot of cases thinking about those who weren't as fortunate as they were to come home, and it certainly evokes a lot of emotion. One of the things that I know, Guy, we see happen all the time, we're very privileged to in D.C., but it makes it a little more special. On Veterans Day yesterday, I was actually running near Arlington National Cemetery, and I saw three big buses coming through, and I saw right on the front it said Honor Flight. And, you know, it's always a little extra special when you're able to have veterans from all across the country. The ones who live here in the DMV, it's very easy or easier for them to visit the cemetery or to visit our monuments. But when you get the opportunity for people to come from all over the country and come here, and some have never been here before, some maybe it's the first time in decades that they've been in Washington, that makes it a little extra special. So it was nice to see. And I think it was a group of about 50 or so veterans who came here. And a lot of the ones that came in yesterday are... visibly challenged. Some are completely blind. Some have some eye issues where they just can't see as well as they used to. And Meadow hooked them up with some glasses that a lot of them were wearing. when Nelson Jones was able, one of her photojournalists, able to put this story together yesterday and was able to talk to them. And, you know, apparently with the glasses that they're able to wear, they can see and understand things more prominently than they could in the past. So for even some who had never seen the memorials or had seen them long you. ago and haven't been able to see them since, they got a whole new, essentially, look at what we have here in Washington to honor that. Yeah, by the way, that same group actually participating today and now at Arlington National Cemetery, perhaps have the opportunity to feast their eyes on the festivities that are currently underway. We should also make mention that throughout the day, we are partnering with U.S. Vets for the sixth annual Make Camo Your Cause campaign, and we're asking you to support the cause if you can. All you have to do is scan that QR code right there to make a donation or to purchase camo gear. And you can also do so at USVETS slash FOX. This campaign runs until November the 15th, which is near and dear to your heart. Yeah, well, these are some of the things. This is just one of the T-shirts that's available, but it's nice with USVETS on the back and obviously FOX with Honor Vets on the front and in the camo colors with the US flag on the sleeve. So these are just some of the items that are available. There's hats, there's T-shirts, there's a couple of other things. So if you are able to. Your purchase of the items will go to support veterans' causes. Or if you want to make a donation, obviously, if you're able to, that would be great. But in this particular case, it's a lot of organizations that Fox partnered with to help end veteran homelessness, which you know, unfortunately, is a big problem, not just here in Washington, but all across the country. President Trump now making his way to Memorial Amphitheater. Let's go ahead and take a live look at it. Yet again, President Trump, we are awaiting him to approach that podium to speak at the Memorial Amphitheater as we observe Veterans Day. We're going to take a two-minute break, and on the flip side of that break, hopefully we'll have President Trump at the podium. We'll be right back. Folks, welcome back to a special edition of the Fox 5 Live Zone as we continue to observe Veterans Day. I'm Guy Lambert, joined along with Steve Chenevy. We're taking a look at what's happening out at Arlington National Cemetery right now, just awaiting President Trump's remarks. He is there. He recently laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, the Tomb of the Unknown, and he's going to be speaking shortly. One of the things we mentioned, Guy, there's a couple of World War II veterans who are there. And when we were talking about how obviously we're seeing fewer and fewer of them, right? Right. And it's been. You know, decades and decades since World War II. Remarkable. Remarkably, and I just looked this up, and I find this even hard to believe, according to the World War II Museum and Center in New Orleans, there were still 30,000 World War II veterans, U.S. World War II veterans, still alive. The youngest is in their late 90s. That is remarkable. So it's amazing that there are still that many left, but at the same time, this is of the millions who served, right? So obviously, when you're talking about people being of that age, there are fewer and fewer each day, unfortunately. But I was blown away by that number. I would have guessed a couple of thousand. But nonetheless, a few of them are at Arlington today, and they're being honored all over the country. Yeah, another one happened to be in Cobb County, Georgia. That's where earlier today they were recognized. Let's take a look at it. I'm Lieutenant Richard Stroud of the United States Navy. At 100 years of age, Lieutenant Stroud represents a living connection to some of the most consequential chapters in American history. His military service began during World War II when he served as a machine gunner aboard the SB-2C Helldiver. During the Korean War, he flew the TBM-3 Avenger and completed an extraordinary 1,143 aircraft carrier landings. Wow. I hear wow again. In 1951, he was selected for the United States Navy Blue Angels demonstration team, a remarkable distinction recognizing his superior abilities as a naval aviator. After seven years of active duty service, Lieutenant Stroud continued serving in the Naval Reserve Those are for another 10 years. Ultimately, training pilots preparing to fight in Vietnam. His contributions to our nation extended well beyond his military uniform. For more than 60 years, he worked at Lockheed Martin plant here in Marietta as a senior design engineer and supervisor of the check group, retiring in 2015. Throughout that remarkable career, he contributed to programs involving aircraft ranging from the B-29 Superfortress, the B-47 Stratojet, to the C-130 Hercules, C-141 Starlifter, C-5, P-3, S-3, F-22, and F-35. Think about that span of history represented in his career. From the aircraft of World War II to the most advanced fighter jets flying today, Lieutenant Stroud served in combat air aviation, trained future naval aviators, and spent more than six decades helping advance American aerospace engineering. His life is an extraordinary example of service that continued long after active duty ended. Lieutenant Stroud, we are honored to have you with us today. Good afternoon, guys. My day's already been made because I got to spend time with you one-on-one before this today, so I could go home and I'm happy to stay with you today, Lieutenant Stroud. Thank you. Our second guest of honor and our guest speaker today is Lieutenant Colonel Matt Gerber, who served in the United States military from 2001 to 2023, retiring from the United States Air Force. Matt began his military career in the United States Navy, where he spent 19 years as a fighter pilot. He logged more than 2,600 flight hours in the F-A-18 Hornet and completed 300 aircraft carrier landings. We'll be right back. We'll be right back. One of the many stories of resilience, Steve, listening to the many accomplishments of that veteran. I mean, what a great opportunity to honor that World War II veteran. This was down in the Georgia, Atlanta area, down in Georgia, and honoring that veteran on his 100th birthday, World War II veteran, and just draped in the American flag. It's a great sight to see. The Department of... Veterans Affairs, by the way, Guy, estimates 16.4 million Americans served in World War II. 16.4 million Americans. So there would be that many veterans of World War II. There are roughly 30,000 still alive, which surprised me that that number was that high. But that comes out to 0.2% of those who served who are still with us. So if you ever have the opportunity to meet a World War II veteran, please thank them. Enjoy. A few moments of their time and maybe a few stories as well, because unfortunately, that generation, we are just losing them very, very quickly. But, you know, listen, if you do the math, I mean, the war ended 81 years ago. So, you know, if you signed up when you were 19, you're 100. Yeah. So, you know, they are certainly up there. I don't know if it's there, but to... This point of 2026, 30,000 have survived, so pretty incredible. It's truly one in a million. Perhaps if you do have the opportunity to meet one, you should go out and play the lottery the same day. Yet again, we are waiting for President Trump to approach the podium. We are taking a look at First Lady Melania Trump. We know that, well, the theme for this year, as we stated earlier, the White House will focus on over 250 years. The liberties and freedoms of every American, as they state, have been safeguarded by the heroic men and women who have faithfully served in the United States Armed Forces. It's always interesting to watch as folks await the president to speak and share the many accomplishments of our veterans. Well, it's just... It's like a grander version of a State of the Union arena when the president walks in and everybody wants to shake his hand and everybody wants to have a quick word. And, you know. Even the president, you have to, if a World War II veteran wants to come say hello to you, you've got to bend an ear, right? Yeah. And at this point, they're the ones that I think might outshine even the president on a day like today, because they're the ones who served decades ago and sacrificed so much so that we could be at this point where we are today. It's also interesting, because depending on who you ask, we are still at war, if you will, with Iran, a time where many soldiers are not at home right now and are still overseas. Well, as they continue to. We'll combat those that have come against us. Not only that, but it gives us an opportunity to think about them, too, on this very, very important day. Yeah, so many. And the, you know, the numbers we put out there with the millions of veterans, that was just a World War II, the numbers that we quoted. And if you think about every conflict that we've had through history and, you know, the longest conflict that we had was Afghanistan. Sure. You know, so a lot of the focus is on some of the older wars, but some of those that involved the most people, you know, or the longest amount of time, I should say, that people were rotating in and out of theaters and signing up for the military. And, you know, of course, Guy, in our lifetime, you saw one of the biggest surges of military growth after the And so many people that wanted to be a part of the military and, you know, join the fight and sign up to protect the country. So, you know, we're in an age now where we are very fortunate that we have so many veterans among us who are still very healthy and still contributing in many, many different ways to so many things that we are doing here in the U.S. And so so many different levels, whether it still be working for the government, representing the military or in the private sector. But you see the president and vice president stepping back out onto the amphitheater. So, Guy, I think momentarily we should be able to hear from them as this official speaking part of the presentation will soon be underway. Yeah, as you may have mentioned, the president flanked by the vice president, J.D. Vance. The typical ceremony, well, lasts for quite some time, usually not opened by them and or initiated. But we'll be sure to hear from them momentarily. Here's what we'll do, Steve. We'll take a quick break and we'll return with the president at the podium. All right, guys, welcome back to a special edition of the Fox 5 Live Zone. As yet again, you are now taking a live look at President Trump flanked by Vice President J.D. Vance. Steve, we are awaiting the president to approach the podium to deliver his remarks. We'll hear from him. I will let you hear from him as soon as he starts to speak. We're still a couple of minutes away from that happening. And as we recognize our veterans this Veterans Day, it's important to remember that the challenges of serving don't always end when someone comes home. Many veterans struggle with mental health challenges, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, but the warning signs aren't always obvious. Joining us to discuss this and so much more, we welcome Dr. Trina Clayu. She's the CEO of Give an Hour, University of Phoenix partner. Joining us right here on the live zone, Dr. Clay, it's good to see you. Thank you so much for coming on the show. Oh, thank you so much for having me. And yet again, as we await the president to approach that podium and speak, we need to reflect, Steve, yet again, on those that perhaps are still struggling. What say you about that? Yes. So what we were looking at was we actually did a study recently where we were looking at how we could take practical training into the workplace and help everybody, all employees, become better equipped to recognize the signs of distress, respond when we see someone is struggling. And what we saw with this was really encouraging evidence that it can. And in this particular study, we partnered with a place called Adaptive Performance Center, which is out of Billings, Montana. They're a veteran-serving gym. and wellness community and so we already knew they care deeply about veterans but we also wanted to know where did they feel equipped to help and really step into that space and what the data showed was that that there was greater confidence in recognizing warning signs that we might see in our veterans and also a greater confidence in initiating those conversations and even three months later 80 percent of people that we trained said they were still using these skills in in everyday life. So we were really heartened by the takeaway is that we can do so much more for our veterans than we're already doing. Who is best to recognize those signs? Who's best to realize when somebody might be in distress? It's so much about proximity, right? It's our friends, our families, our colleagues, our supervisors, because what we're really looking for is changes in that person's behavior. We're looking for those signs that are different than their baseline. And it could be a sign of more withdrawal. If that's not a normal baseline, it could be more agitation than usual. And even when people are expressing feelings of hopelessness. Dr. Clay, you made mention of friends, family, and colleagues, obviously. I would assume that at some point when one does recognize it, it's the approach. That's what the concern is. How does one approach that person that's dealing with it? Any tips surrounding that? Yes, we get this all the time. People are, you know, are worried that they're going to say the wrong thing. And they, you know, I hear often, well, I'm not a therapist, and we don't want people to be in that position. But every one of us can recognize the sign and open up that conversation. And so what I like to use is something very simple, like I've noticed. I've noticed you, you know, you seem a little more withdrawn, what's going on. And it just is a It's a really non-judgmental way to initiate that conversation. It opens the door. And you can do a little gentle persistence even when people say, oh, I'm fine or I'm okay. That's a lot of times our default with our veterans. And so we can just push just a little bit harder too to say, I know that's what you're saying, but I have noticed that a little shift in you and I'd like to go for coffee or go for a walk. It's just the small things that routinely over time can really help our veterans feel supported and not feel alone. I'm glad you said that because that was my question and a lot of times, and this obviously could apply to anybody, but we see it a lot with veterans where... You have this sense of pride as to what you have done, and everybody reacts to it differently, but some people want to open up and some people don't. Some people find it much easier to just stay enclosed with their thoughts, with their feelings. And if it's that type of person, they may be more resistant to that outreach or that help, or even you saying like, hey, listen, I'd love to help you. Their initial response might be like, I'm good. They might not be, but they might say, I'm good, meaning I just don't want to deal with you right now. Does the, let's take a walk, let's like, you know, let's focus on this another time, does that aspect help? It does. It does. You're taking a lead from someone. We always believe in autonomy. People have a right to choose if they want to talk and discuss. And it's the repetition. I think of it like reps in a gym is that as you get more comfortable initiating those conversations, they also will become more comfortable knowing that you're a person that they can trust with that kind of disclosure, that kind of information. And a lot of times we're just trying to make sure Make sure that veteran doesn't feel alone, even a room full of people. They can feel very alone and often have expressed that they feel othered in a civilian workplace. It is a different atmosphere than the one that they may have been typically used to in the military. So I always say don't be afraid to initiate that conversation and let our vets know that we're thinking about them not on just Veterans Day, but every day. And that's the point that I really wanted to touch on next, and that is it is Veterans Day. And obviously we're having this conversation. But this is something that we should do week in and week out, is it not? Absolutely. I mean, we don't want to wait until something gets to a crisis. And as you mentioned, a lot of times our veterans aren't the first ones to raise their hand and say that they are struggling. And so the more that we can do upstream before it becomes a crisis or becomes a workplace issue, the more we're helping those veterans earlier. So when we start to notice these signs, initiating that conversation, letting them know that they have a support system, and letting them know that they're not alone is just a benefit that every one of us I want to let people know as you're watching the president, we're going to hear from him in a few minutes. We might hear another speaker or two first, occasionally we'll dip in and out of that. This goes without saying, doctor, I feel like if there is a way for another veteran to perhaps approach that veteran, it might be a little bit easier to break down those walls of communication. Yes, you know your veterans well. Yes, they're very responsive to other veterans. At Given Hour, actually, we run a number of veteran-led peer groups where veterans, military members can come into a room, a virtual room, with other people who've had similar experiences. And what we have found is that these are so incredibly beneficial. Not everybody is open or wanting or even needing clinical care, but oftentimes our veterans love showing up for each other. When they go into these spaces, we offer them weekly and it gives them an opportunity to connect with other veterans. Vital tips yet again by Dr. Trina Clayu. She is the CEO of the Given Hour University of Phoenix partner joining us right here on the live zone. I truly appreciate your expertise. Thank you. Thank you for having me. Yeah, Steve, obviously, that's a conversation that needs to be had, as she pointed out, perhaps on a weekly basis. It's tough sometimes. And, you know, to our earlier point, I'm sure you all know veterans who will talk about, you know, what they're experiencing now. And you have some that don't want to talk about it. But I feel like if you can find some commonality or, you know, even if, listen, if you didn't serve, if your dad did, or you know somebody who did, and you can find Just that tiniest part. Part of connection of a connection and that sometimes helps people open up a little bit more. You'll never understand what they're going through and what they went through. And I think it's important not to fake that and try to pretend like you do. But if they know that, you know, somebody who dealt with a similar experience, then maybe that helps to bridge the communication gap. Well said. Yet again, we are awaiting President Trump to approach the podium and deliver his remarks. It appears we have our first speaker. It is currently underway. Let's go ahead and take a live look in. It is important that we separate Veterans Day from Memorial Day, which was to honor those who gave their lives in defense of our country. Veterans Day celebrates all who have served in the service of our nation. Living forces to protect the freedoms we as Americans enjoy today. Veterans Day is originally known as Armistice Day. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed on November 11, 1919, the first Armistice Day, marking the anniversary of the cessation of hostilities in World War I, which occurred at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. On June 1, 1954, Congress changed the name to Veterans Day, a day to honor American veterans of all wars. In 1954, Veterans Day proclamation by President Dwight E. Eisenhower called for the formation of the Veterans Day National Committee, chaired by the administrator of the Veterans Administration, which later became the Department of Veterans Affairs, to oversee the national planning and organizing of Veterans Day observance. The chairmen called together leaders of the National Veterans Organization and asked them to serve on this committee. Veterans Day offers a time of reflection. For all Americans, it may bring back memories of service or loved ones who have served. For future generations, it is an opportunity to gain experience from our history and prepare for our future. This Veterans Day, let us dedicate our lives to assisting veterans and their families in the times of need or in distress, and to assist In the burial of such veterans, whenever called upon to do so, when we see a veteran, extend your hand, thank them for their service. They will appreciate it, and it might just make you feel better also. To introduce the host of today's ceremony, our chair of the Veterans Affairs Committee, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Douglas A. Collins. Mr. Secretary, please be seated. Welcome, everyone. To the veterans, for all the veterans here serving today, I am a little partial, of course, for my 25 plus years almost in the Air Force, but also my Army brethren, my Navy brethren, Coast Guard, and Space Force, but I have a special shout out. I will be a little bit quieter for some of the audience. You may know who I've got, so this is going to be your opportunity. But somebody had a birthday yesterday. If you don't have a birthday in the house, who's going to mark? There we go. It is great to be here, Mr. President, Vice President, thank you for taking this day, and this is a day that is special. I want to remind you of a country that over 309 years ago understood what it meant to defend what we have. Three hundred and nine years ago, our National Guard really stepped forward and said, you know, we came to this country expecting to find liberty and freedom in the pursuit of what we want and freedom to have a pursuit of happiness. It was not guaranteed to us it was a pursuit. And they understood that the only way we could have a pursuit is to actually fight for that pursuit. Three and a half years went by, 251 years ago, we started as a country with our Navy and our Air Force, our Navy and our Army and our Marines, adding on as we went. And over the years what would happen, just as they did 309 years ago, they would leave the farms, they would leave the shops, they would leave their homes, they would leave their families to go do for this country what this country could give to them, and that is a way to live and a way to pursue life and happiness. And so throughout the ages, we woke up on mornings like December 7th, 85 years ago, when everyone was just getting up for Sunday morning thinking it was going to be a normal day, and then we were attacked. Cowardly. Yet again, you have been watching and listening to the VA Secretary, Mr. Doug Collins, as we continue to observe Veterans Day. Steve? We were fortunate. We just had Mr. Collins, Secretary Collins, on the show yesterday on Good Day D.C. and actually on Fox 5 Morning in the earlier hours talking about some of the ways that he hopes that more veterans will get engaged in some of the programs that they have available and the fact that they're trying to do more and more outreach to veterans, a lot of veterans. Listen, again, we're fortunate in D.C. We have a lot of opportunities that are available right here. But if you think about some of the more rural parts of the country, you have to go a long way for care, right? You have to go a long way for appointments, and we don't think about that as much here because... We can take transportation and pretty much get around town at any time. But one of the things that they're trying to do with the VA is get more people into the care that they need to slow down some of the wait times. And in doing so, they're trying to get into more facilities in other parts of the country so that more veterans can have access to the care. So I appreciate Secretary Collins for joining us yesterday here on Fox 5. And we're going to dip out of his remarks here and take a short break for just a second. But he's continuing to speak now with the president. Speaking in just a few minutes. Yeah, really excited about that as well. To your point, we'll take a quick break. On the flip side of that break, we'll also take a look at some of the other ceremonies that are happening throughout the country. This is a special edition of the Fox 5 Live Zone. All right, guys, back here for a special edition of the Fox 5 Live Zone. As yet again, we observe Veterans Day. In this case, we are taking you to New York City where veterans there, yet again, remembering those that continue to fight for our freedom. Earlier, just a minute ago, we saw the mayor of New York City, Adams, speak. It's really interesting to see how all of this plays out throughout the country, Steve. You've got some great parades across the country today. You have just so many ways to honor our veterans across the country. And this is just a quick look in as to what's been happening up in New York City. As you mentioned, the mayor just wrapped up the speaking portion of it. I expect him to be part of the parade as well that's working its way through Manhattan on this Veterans Day. So that's what's happening there. While they're marching in the streets of New York to honor veterans here in Washington, or specifically in Arlington, I guess we could say, we are hearing from our country's leaders. And we just heard from VA Secretary Doug Collins, who wrapped things up with his remarks just as we were going to break a couple of minutes ago, and then handed things over to Vice President J.D. Vance just about a minute ago. Yeah, let's hear what the Vice President has to say. Students who served in the military, our most important monuments are you. It is the people who have the courage and the willpower and the fight to put on the uniform of the United States of America and say, Don't send my neighbor, send me. That is the greatest monument to America. It's you. It's the fact that you served. But just as in Lincoln's time, some of those monuments were disappearing. One of the amazing responsibilities and the humbling responsibilities as a veteran is that we have to pick up the torch when one generation sets it down. Now, when I first started doing work with the generations of veterans in Vietnam, one of the things they told me, one of the most important things they took to heart, is that they did not want to leave the next generation of veterans behind. Anybody who's talked to a veteran in Vietnam knows that they were fighting not just for their benefits, not just so that the country honored the promises that were made to the generation of Vietnam, they were also fighting. So that the generation that fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, so that the government honored those promises as well. Because one of the most important things our veterans do is not just fight for their country, they fight for their fellow veterans. And let me say as one veteran to the next, we are picking up that torch every single day. We will never leave our veterans behind, ladies and gentlemen. That is my most sacred promise to every person here today. But just as in Lincoln's time, he was witnessing that amazing Revolutionary War generation lose an oak tree every single day. So in our time, we are watching fewer and fewer World War II veterans who still remember what it was like to serve in one of our nation's greatest and most historic triumphs in 251 years of proud history. And so I want to give a special shout out. To three World War II generation veterans who are here with us today, and I ask that they be recognized, and that is Dave Yoho, Clifford Richardson, and Julian Smith. Thank you for your service. Ladies and gentlemen, my fellow veterans, this is your day, of course, and I want you to celebrate. I want you to have a good time, and my family are a great tradition because Veterans 8-3 at Golden Corral was to go to Golden Corral. Whatever one guy in the back stand up and clap, whatever your tradition is, I want you to enjoy this day, but I also want you to take some special commitment. Just as the generations of World War II veterans and the generation of Vietnam veterans fought for my generation of veterans, it is now our time to pick up the torch and to fight for the next generation of veterans. So yes, ladies and gentlemen, let's celebrate our veterans. But I want every single veteran here, every single veteran in our country to remember that our job is to fight for the next generation of veterans and that's exactly what we're going to do. And because of that, I am proud to introduce a man who has fought for veterans every single step of his life in public service. A man who expanded health care benefits for our veterans and who demands that his administration honor its commitments to the veterans who served our country in uniform. He is our Commander-in-Chief. But most importantly today, he is a fighter for the nation's veterans, and I am proud to fight right alongside him, Mr. President Donald Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States. President Trump is doing a fantastic job. I appreciate it very much. We come today to these hallowed grounds, and they are indeed very special. Rolling hills and... All the names of our great heroes etched in stone to honor 250 years of service, valor, sacrifice, unsurpassed in all of the ages. On Veterans Day, we reaffirm our undying gratitude to every patriot who has answered the call of duty. We pay tribute to all of those who have won the wars and worn the uniform who faced the enemy. beating the enemy at every turn who have borne the burdens of fate and destiny stand as our protection in battle, or indeed, our protection in battle. And we thank Almighty God for the noble souls of the United States military who have always stepped forward so that America might always stay free. Every veteran here in Arlington. Across the nation, today we render you the highest salute. We offer you our deepest respect and love, and we pledge you our utmost loyalty and devotion. Please join me in thanking every American veteran of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, and the United States Marine Corps. We want to thank you very much. As we salute our veterans, let us also express our profound love and appreciation for our... Military families, past and present, they are amazing. Thank you very much. They are among the very best of our nation. We're honored to be joined as well by the First Lady of the United States. Thank you very much. The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, is going to happen. He's going to be fantastic. He loves you and protects you. He's all about you. Secretary of Veterans Affairs with a 92% approval rating for the job he's doing. That's pretty good. Maybe we'll get it up to 100 pretty soon, Doug. Doug Collins, thank you, Doug. What a good guy. 50 points higher than his predecessor. I must say, that's a good guy. Many members of my cabinet, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Cain. He's fantastic. Thank you very much. Our amazing veteran service organizations and the countless members. Of the United States Armed Forces who are with us today, thank you all. We really respect and appreciate you. Thank you all. The nation is among the rarest blessings that any people in history have ever known. To defend that freedom is among the hardest and highest obligations, one of the most difficult tasks imaginable. Across every generation, American liberty has been preserved by legions of selfless patriots who have raised their right hands and sworn an oath of flesh and blood for a cause whose full cost could not be measured in advance. There was no way it was doable, they thought. And every year they stood watch, they've held the line, they've pulled the charge bravely into the fray that few people would have wanted to do or could have done. It's something that lies between order and chaos, freedom and terror, civilization and poverty and good and evil. Time and time again, for 250 years, the American warrior has returned victorious, our republic have triumphed, and today our country is stronger than it has ever been before. A nation without heroes is like a sky without stars, a heaven without angels, but in America, we've never known that darkness. Men and women of America's armed forces are our guiding lights, our greatest heroes, and our guardian angels. At 19 years old, Jack Myers kissed his young bride and newborn son goodbye and went to serve as a gunner in the 692nd Tank Destroyer Battalion in World War II. Brave people we all. In the frostbitten winter of 1944, Corporal Myers found himself in the largest battle In American history, the Battle of the Bulge.