Veterans Day originated in the Armistice Day holiday commemorating the November 11, 1918, armistice at 11 a.m. (hence “the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”), which suspended active hostilities and effectively ended the First World War. In 1954, the name was changed to Veterans Day to honor veterans of all U.S. wars.

We salute all of our Veterans, especially the many members of the OFD. We thank you all for your service and protecting the American way of life.