AARP Applauds Veterans for Their Services

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"On behalf of AARP's 40 million members, I want to commend the millions of veterans across the globe that have bravely served and sacrificed for our country by putting their lives on the line. From the birth of this nation, generations of men and women have selflessly stepped up to defend our freedom. For this, we not only owe them our respect and gratitude for their actions in the line of duty, but also for the contributions they have made to keep our nation strong.

"On this Veterans Day, I also want to recognize the unsung heroes of this war who are often overlooked: the parents and caregivers of our veterans, many of whom have made countless sacrifices to care for their loved ones as they return from war. AARP thanks our veterans and their families for their courage and extends its support in helping to educate all about the triumphs and hardships many face upon their return."

Earlier this year, AARP staff met with wounded soldiers and their families from across the country to talk about the impact, both financially and emotionally, that their journeys have had on their lives. These stories are chronicled in a one-hour documentary titled "Picking Up the Pieces" available online at www.aarp.org/tv.

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world's largest-circulation magazine with over 34.5 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP's 40 million members and Americans 50+; AARP Segunda Juventud, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia,Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

SOURCE AARP

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