CME Commemorates Veterans Day

by CME Press Room | Published November 11, 2025

WASHINGTON – The Coalition for Military Excellence (CME), a national organization dedicated to advocating for veterans and military excellence in the U.S. armed forces, issued the following statement to honor Veterans Day:

On this Veterans Day, CME proudly honors the brave men and women who have served our nation in uniform. Their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to defending freedom embody the highest ideals of American excellence.

As we honor their service, CME reaffirms its mission to uphold a military built on merit, readiness, and strength. Promotions and leadership must be earned through experience and excellence, not political agendas. This will honor our veterans. Our armed forces must remain focused on preparedness, realistic training, and retaining the best and brightest to ensure lasting security and unity.

“The dedication and sacrifice of our veterans deserve nothing less than a system that values their service and strengthens our nation. Today and every day, CME stands with America’s veterans, with gratitude, respect, and an unwavering commitment to the excellence they exemplified in service to our country,” said Amber Smith, CME Military Advisor.

The Coalition for Military Excellence (CME) is a national organization dedicated to advocating for veterans and military excellence in the U.S. armed forces. CME is committed to combating policies and practices that undermine military excellence and threaten veteran support services. CME’s mission is to ensure the United States military remains focused on our nation's security through merit, strength, and excellence, while advocating for veterans and military.

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