What is a better way of saying Happy Veterans day?

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I’ve never heard this phrase before – it sounds very odd to my ears. My conversations with vets on Veteran’s Day are usually limited to things like, “Thank you, I always injure myself when I pin these poppies on myself” and “Thank you for your service.”

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