We see and hear a lot of cliches about freedom not being free and our oath of enlistment not expiring just because we're no longer on active duty but I don't have to buy a tee shirt or a plaque to hang in my home to know what I am and what you are.
We are veterans, we served our country. Whether we enlisted out of a sense of patriotism or to escape the draft or jail time or simply because there were no other options, we raised our hand, repeated the phrases and put on a uniform.
Navy, Army, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, Merchant Marines-it makes no difference. We are all brothers and sisters and I am proud to be counted among you.
To all of my Wainwright shipmates-Happy Veterans Day
Manny Seligmann
President
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