Veterans Day Message 2026

From the Chairman, NAACP National Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committee

On this Veterans Day, the NAACP joins our nation in honoring the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces.

We honor their courage, their sacrifice, and their unwavering commitment to protecting the freedoms we hold dear.

We especially recognize the proud legacy of America's Black veterans — generations of men and women who defended this nation even when they were denied the full measure of freedom and equality at home. Their service, sacrifice, and perseverance helped advance the cause of freedom for all Americans.

Veterans Day reminds us that freedom comes with a price, and service deserves more than our gratitude — it deserves our commitment.

As we honor our veterans, we must also remain committed to ensuring they have access to the benefits, health care, economic opportunities, housing, education, and dignity they earned through their service.

To every veteran: we see you, we honor you, and we thank you.

The NAACP will continue to stand with those who stood for America.

May we never forget their service.

May we never diminish their sacrifice.

And may we always honor the freedom they fought to protect.

Happy Veterans Day.

— Chairman Elder Edward O. DuBose

NAACP National Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committee