What do Veterans mean to you?

"People who fought for our , for the love of their country” – Diane Munley, Airman Family Readiness Center

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What do Veterans mean to you?

“Veterans are those who have gone before us , to help create the benefits we have now”- Master Sgt. Vickie Chambers ,442nd Airmen and Family Readiness

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What do Veterans mean to you?

“Veterans are individuals who have dedicated their life to the health, welfare and security of their nation and are to this day dedicated to their service.” – Glenda Alexandra , Community/ Readiness Consultant

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What do Veterans mean to you?

“They fought for our freedom and we wouldn’t be here today unless it was for them, and we are repaying them for their service but dedicating our lives to serve in their place,” Airman 1st Class Charles Springs , 509th Munitions Squadron.

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What do Veterans mean to you?

“They are the people who paved the way for my family to be free and for others families to be free, they protected this country with their lives and they make me proud to put on a uniform and serve.” - Airman 1st Class Kimberly Martinez, 509th Operations Support Squadron.

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What do Veterans mean to you?

“They are the ones who put on the uniform and brought the fight to the enemy” – Staff Sgt. Henry Lopez, 509th Force Support Squadron.

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What do Veterans mean to you?

“Someone who is a person of honor who is committed to a cause and their life for necessary sacrifice," - Staff Sgt. Maurice Ingram.

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What do Veterans mean to you?

Published July 23, 2009
By Airman 1st Class Carlin Leslie
509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Our roving reporter took to the streets to find out what Veterans mean to you. Here are the responses.