Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans.

This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on Nov. 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in 1954, the holiday was changed to "Veterans Day" in order to account for all veterans in all wars, according to Military.com.

Today we continue to celebrate the day as Veterans Day, still recognizing the original tie with November 11. That means Veterans Day is on the same day every year -- November 11 -- regardless of on which day of the week it falls.

My contribution to the military is working with the Army through their “March2Success” program to help young adults to get ready for the all-important Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test. To join the Army as an enlisted member you must usually take the ASVAB) test. The maximum ASVAB score is 99.

For enlistment into the Army a minimum ASVAB score of 31 is required. Your score determines which Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) you qualify for, and every MOS has different ASVAB score requirements. 

I have won awards from the Army for helping to raise ASVAB scores - sometimes up to 30 – 40 points, which can greatly benefit a soldier’s career.