To celebrate 11/11/11, we thought we’d give you a few tips on ways to thank the veterans that have sacrificed everything for our freedom.
#11 – bag all that Halloween candy you don’t need and ship to active duty military
#10 – write a thank you note to a local veteran
#9 – make homemade cookies and send to the troops
#8 – walk through Arlington cemetery and reflect on all those who died for our country
#7 – join the celebration on the Mall today at 11:00am
#6 – make up a care package of  items vets love from home
#5 – write an op-ed letter to veterans to run in the local newspaper
#4 – visit a veteran at a nursing home nearby
#3 – watch the new “Vietnam” series
#2 – donate to a not-for-profit that helps veterans find a job like AbilityOne
#1 – hire a veteran! See why they are perfect the job you have at Melwood.com

Topics: Arlington, memorial, military service, Veteran's Day, Vietnam