11/11/2025
Today, we pause to honor every man and woman who has worn our nation’s uniform — from those who served generations ago to the Soldiers who stand ready today.
To our brothers and sisters of the 1st Battalion, 206th Field Artillery — past and present — we are proud to carry your legacy. From the muddy fields and frozen hills of history to the training areas and deployments of today, your courage, sacrifice, and devotion to duty continue to define what it means to be an Aleutian.
Veterans Day is more than a date on the calendar — it is a reminder of the countless sacrifices that safeguard our freedom. Many have missed birthdays, holidays, and milestones with loved ones. Others have carried the unseen weight of war long after returning home. And some made the ultimate sacrifice, laying down their lives so that others might live free.
We honor them all — those who came before us, those who stand among us, and those who will one day follow in our footsteps.
As we reflect on their service, we are reminded that freedom is not free. It is earned every day by the selfless men and women who answer the call to serve.
Once an Aleutian, always an Aleutian.
Thank you to all who have served — past, present, and future.