Veterans' Day Archives

Jon Holden and Minka take time out of jeep patrol for mail call.

The Canine Angel That Saved a Soldier

How one veteran was blessed by man’s best friend—in peace and in war.

Staying connected and not isolating when a loved one is deployed is important in a military family.

Stay Connected During Deployment

Military mom and Guideposts blogger Edie Melson remembers how she isolated herself at home when her son was deployed, and how she realized that connection was more important.

On Veterans Day, Guideposts blogger Michelle Medlock Adams pays special tribute to one Marine, Brian Lane.

Freedom Isn’t Free

By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read

This Veterans Day, Guideposts blogger Michelle Medlock Adams honors one Marine in particular–Brian Lane of Bedford, Indiana, who gave his life in the Persian Gulf War.

On Veterans Day remember that not all veterans are old, some are young.

Guideposts blogger and military mom Edie Melson grew up thinking that all veterans were old. But when her son enlisted and later returned from the Middle East, she realized she was welcoming home an 18-year-old veteran.

Giving thanks this Veterans Dau for veterans and their families, for all they sacrifice.

Giving Thanks for Veterans–and Their Families

By Michelle Cox3 min read

Guideposts blogger Michelle Cox gives thanks for our veterans on this Veterans Day and for their families. Not only do those who serve make sacrifices for their country, so do those who love them.

A veteran salutes in front of a flag and says Veterans Day prayers

5 Prayers for Veterans

By Bob Hostetler3 min read

Guideposts blogger Bob Hostetler offers 5 ways you can pray for veterans this Veterans Day. There may be no better way to honor a veteran than in prayer.

What we can learn from our veterans, sharing the words of retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis.

What We Can Learn from Veterans

By Pablo Diaz2 min read

Searching for words to honor military veterans this Veterans Day, Guideposts blogger Pablo Diaz turns to a speech by retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis for inspiration.