Lapel Pins for Veterans Day: Honor for Our Military Heroes

Our military Veterans have made immeasurable sacrifices to protect our country and our freedom. According to the research and analysis of VA Claims Insider, there are?18,592,457?Veterans in 2023. The total number of?Veterans?continues to decline year over year and is projected to hit an all-time low of 11,858,410 Veterans by 2050 (a decrease of 35.02% from 2023 to 2050). These men and women who have served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard deserve our respect and gratitude. Many people do not realize that in the United States, about 200,000 service members transition from active duty to civilian life each year.

A striking statistic is that according to the VA, 80% of the total Veteran population are considered disabled and receive some amount of VA disability benefits. These men and women have sacrificed for us and deserve recognition, not just on Veterans Day but every day.

One way to show appreciation for our military heroes is by wearing?lapel pins. These small pins can be worn on clothing, hats, or bags, and they symbolize gratitude for our veterans.?

If you're looking to donate to organizations that support Veterans, there are many options available.

·?????????The Wounded Warrior Project?is a nonprofit organization that provides support and services to wounded Veterans.

·?????????The Fisher House Foundation?provides free housing to families of veterans who are receiving medical treatment.

·?????????The VA Voluntary Service?also offers volunteer opportunities for those looking to give back to Veterans.

There are so many ways to show support to Veterans:

• Attend a Veterans Day parade or ceremony to show appreciation for their service.
• Volunteer at a local VA hospital or organization that serves veterans.
• ?Send care packages or letters to be deployed to service members.
• ?Donate to a Veterans' charity or organization.
• ?Hire a Veteran or offer job training opportunities.
• ?Listen to their stories and experiences and acknowledge their sacrifices.
• Advocate for policies that support Veterans and their families.
• Offer to help with household chores or errands for Veterans or their families.
• Participate in a fundraising event that benefits Veterans.
• Simply say "Thank you for your service" and show your gratitude whenever possible.

??If you're looking to?give a gift to a Veteran?friend or family member, a variety of?lapel pins?are available. The American flag lapel pin is a classic choice, but there are also pins that specifically represent the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

PinMart?offers custom lapel pins, dog tags, challenge coins, and other items that can be personalized with a veteran's name, rank, and service dates.

Wearing lapel pins is a simple yet meaningful way to show our military Veterans how much their service means to you. Whether you donate to Veteran organizations or give a lapel pin as a gift, every little bit helps honor the sacrifices made by our brave men and women in uniform.

References:

U.S. Census Bureau. (2018). Veterans Day 2018: Nov. 11. Retrieved from?https://www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2018/veterans-day.html

Wounded Warrior Project. (n.d.). About Us. Retrieved from https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/about-us Fisher House Foundation. (n.d.). Our Story. Retrieved from?https://www.fisherhouse.org/about/our-story/

VA Voluntary Service. (n.d.). Volunteer Opportunities. Retrieved from?https://www.volunteer.va.gov/

VA Claims Insider. How Many Veterans Are There? (2023 Veteran Statistics) from?https://vaclaimsinsider.com/how-many-veterans-are-there/#:~:text=According%20to%20our%20research%20and,%25%20from%202023%20to%202050).