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(patriotic music)

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^- Hi, I'm Lt. Gen. Mike Garrett, commanding general

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^of the United States Army Central and Third Army.

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^- And I'm Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Dostic,

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^command sergeant major, U.S. Army Central.

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- This Veteran's Day, I want to join the nation

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in expressing my appreciation for all citizens

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who have served in our country's military.

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Whether you served stateside, in the battlefields

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of the Middle East, Europe or Asia,

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thank you for your service.

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- [Command Sgt. Maj. Dostic] As a nation,

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we must never forget the debt we owe all veterans

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for securing the many freedoms we enjoy today.

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What has always made America great and exceptional

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are the patriots who have dedicated themselves

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to protect our nation and our way of life.

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- For those who are part of our U.S. Army Central team,

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please know that you have my sincerest gratitude

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and I thank you for all that you do.

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Have a wonderful Veteran's Day.

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- [Both] Patton's own, Third, always first.