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as we observe another veterans day i ask

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the entire nasa family to join me in

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taking a moment to remember the

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contributions our men and women in the

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armed services have made to our safety

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and our way of life and the sacrifices

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they continue to make for all of us on a

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daily basis

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nasa's connection to the military dates

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to the agency's founding when so many of

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our early astronauts emerged from the

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military

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today

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many of our nasa colleagues are still

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current or former members of the

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military

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some of them have lost their lives in

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the cause of space exploration

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and many others with nasa connections

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have also lost their lives in service to

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our great country

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even in peace time our veterans deserve

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our gratitude for their service and are

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welcome when they return home

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it's been my honor this year to speak to

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several military groups

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both those with long careers and those

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just embarking on a journey of service

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i'm always deeply humbled and proud of

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the commitment they demonstrate

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i commend first lady michelle obama and

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dr jill biden for devoting their time

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and energy to encourage all americans to

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do more in support of the wives husbands

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sons

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daughters and other family members of

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our men and women in uniform who are

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defending our freedom around the world

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their joining forces initiative launched

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this spring is helping to address the

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unique needs of this group and expand

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their opportunities as the first lady

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and dr biden say and i quote one percent

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of americans may be fighting our wars

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but we need 100 percent of americans to

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be supporting our troops and their

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families unquote

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i encourage the nasa family to visit

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whitehouse.gov

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joining forces

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and find out more about how we can help

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the stories you will find there are

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amazing and inspiring

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so as you take this veterans day off

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from work

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join me in saluting a veteran

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tell one how grateful you are

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nasa continues to have many dedicated

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men and women on loan from the armed

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services

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and we're thankful for the military

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training they have received that has

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enhanced our missions

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i trust and hope that the experience

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nasa has given them in turn has enriched

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their service and helped them expand our

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country's achievements

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i offer my thanks to all of my fellow