Veterans Day is a day set aside to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of our nation's military service members. It is a day riddled with obligatory "Thank you for your service" statements ...

While veterans certainly appreciate hearing, "Thank you for your service," they need more. I have coached thousands of veterans and active-duty military members about to make the transition.

Dear Readers: I was so touched by all of the feedback from military families. Thank you for your service, and thank you for sharing some of the responses that you have felt most comfortable with.

All told, half of the 1,639 veterans and military personnel surveyed said “Thank you for your service” makes them feel downright “uncomfortable or awkward.” That number, however ...

If "thank you for your service" doesn't feel appropriate ... Black veterans have long faced added burdens in returning from military service. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban ...

Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Lou Crenshaw’s speech during the Memorial Day Service Monday at Historic ...

So, it is up to us. We need to respond to "Thank you for your service" by starting a dialog about what it means to serve in the military. We need to convey the good experiences and the bad.

A majority of younger veterans said they feel uncomfortable when they are told “thank you for your service ... be recognized for their service. Among younger military members and veterans ...