This year, officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs are encouraging all former service members to wear their medals on Saturday as a show of pride and patriotism.
"You don't have to put them on only if you're in a parade," said VA Secretary Jim Nicholson. Wear them to work, play golf, or even go to the store. "Let America know that you took that oath and served."
The idea is based on celebrations in countries such as Australia, where veterans and their family members routinely display their medals on national holidays.
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