President Donald J. Trump, whose own formative years were shaped by discipline and leadership training at the New York Military Academy where he attained the rank of Captain, presided over the annual National Veterans Day Observance in a moving tribute to the nation’s servicemen and women.
He was joined by Vice President J.D. Vance and Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins for the solemn laying of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a hallowed site representing the profound sacrifice of countless unheralded heroes.
The ceremony, held within the American flag-draped amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery—the final resting place for some four hundred thousand veterans and their families—included the Pledge of Allegiance and a stirring rendition of “God Bless America.” In his subsequent address, President Trump extolled the valor of United States veterans, crediting them with “carrying America’s fate on your strong, very broad, proud shoulders.”
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“Each of you has earned the enduring respect and the profound gratitude of our entire nation,” the President declared. “We hold you in the highest esteem, we salute you, and we shall remain eternally mindful of your contributions to preserving America’s safety, sovereignty, and liberty.”
The distinguished assembly included, alongside the Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary Collins, a cadre of senior administration officials such as Attorney General Pam Bondi and The Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. President Trump also made particular note of the presence of House Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, whom he congratulated on securing a “very significant victory” in resolving the record-long government shutdown.
Detailing his administration’s concrete efforts to support the veteran community, President Trump highlighted the substantial progress made in halving the backlog of VA benefit claims. This has been achieved through the expansion of service hours at VA centers, the inauguration of new facilities, and the reinstatement of pivotal VA choice and accountability protocols.
Further underscoring this commitment, the President referenced the recent enactment of the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act. This landmark legislation empowers the Department of Veterans Affairs to intercede on behalf of veterans facing foreclosure and allocates an additional $146 million to programs dedicated to eradicating veteran homelessness.
Addressing a considerable gathering at Arlington, President Trump paid homage to the millions of Americans who have dedicated their lives to the service and protection of the United States. With great reverence, he praised their indomitable courage, stating, “they made themselves America’s ramparts, and became the shield between our homeland and those who would do us harm.”
The event served as a powerful reminder of the nation’s unwavering debt to its military heroes. As the ceremony drew to a close, the President’s personal understanding of a structured military upbringing, combined with his administration’s concrete actions, affirmed a national pledge: that the service of its veterans would be met with not just gratitude, but with tangible support and an everlasting honor, ensuring their legacy is safeguarded for generations to come.
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