Veterans kept their promise. Our votes make sure America keeps its own

The article argues that Veterans Day should prompt action on the country’s obligations to former service members, especially access to healthcare. It says veterans need timely VA treatment, accurate decisions on disability claims and mental health support that reaches those who need it.

The article cites a Department of Veterans Affairs annual report that recorded 6,488 veteran suicides in 2024, an average of 17.7 a day. It says 62% of those who died had not received VA care in the year of their death or the preceding year, and calls on leaders to explain how they will address that gap and support military families and caregivers.