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  • Defense.gov
  • Nov. 8, 2019 | 0:33

Instead of simply saying "Happy Veterans Day," some military members take a different tack this year. Members of the five branches say the various things said in reply all year long when the public says "thank you for your service."

Video by Master Sgt. Carl Clegg