Today is Veterans Day, and I want to take a moment to say a simple, heartfelt thank you to every man and woman who has served our country. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard, active duty, Guard and Reserve: thank you for your service and for what you and your families gave up so the rest of us could live free.
Our hobby owes a lot to veterans. Many hams first picked up a microphone or a key in uniform, and a lot of what we know about getting a message through, when it really counts, came from people who did it for real. Some of the folks I enjoy talking with most on the air, and at our club breakfasts, are veterans, and they are always generous with what they know.
A Simple Way to Say Thanks on the Air
- Check into a local net today.
- When you make a contact, ask if they served.
- If they did, tell them thank you before you sign.
It takes ten seconds, and it means a lot.
Your Turn
Are you a veteran ham? Leave your call sign and branch in the comments so we can all say thank you. If you have a story about learning radio in the service, I’d love to hear it.
73, KN4YZY
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