Saturday marks Veterans Day in the United States. And while corporations shell out discounts and lawmakers offer their thanks for veterans’ service, some veterans say the day is a painful reminder of their own service, especially as war rages in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
“As I reflect on what’s going on today in the Middle East in particular, you know, my goal is to be able to celebrate Veterans Day and not add more to Memorial Day,” said Dennis Fritz, a retired command chief master sergeant in the Air Force.
Fritz now serves as director of The Eisenhower Media Network – an organization of national security experts, including former military and intelligence personnel.
Read this story now for free
To continue reading, sign up for our newsletter and get unlimited access to WABE.org
You can select your preferences for news and local content. We will never share your email address. Learn how your newsletter sign-up will support WABE and Public Media
