One day a year, we honor those who have served their country with dignity and honor – those who have put their lives on the line for the benefit and safety of others. A selfless act which has somehow been sullied over time.

Just what does it take to consider yourself a veteran? My husband served in the Air National Guard at the time of the Bay of Pigs Invasion. He entered this branch of service, served six months of active duty and summer camp for six year following. He does not consider himself a veteran, because he did not go the regular route and serve all his time at once. I appreciate his humility, but in my eyes he is still a hero.

During that time of active duty, his unit was called along with others to get to their bases immediately and be prepared to take off in…