The Men and Women That Stood Watch and Fought

Happy Veterans Day 2026 to those Americans that spent a portion of their lives serving in the United States military during peacetime and/or during times of war and returned home, sometimes to a less-than appreciative nation. Thank you for your courage and your sacrifice.

And I also want to say thank you to the military spouses that faithfully supported a service member and kept the home fires burning.

Finally, I also want to acknowledge the military service of my father, Joseph C. Maness, who served in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne Division and the other members of my extended family that served and returned home to subsequently contribute further to our country as good citizens.