It is pretty well agreed that citizens of free and democratic countries who are well informed are in the best position to participate in, benefit from, and maintain, that democracy. What lessons could be more valuable than those of our veterans? These men and women, generation after generation, give up their freedoms, and too often give up their lives or their quality of lives, so that others all of us can benefit. Our goal with the program "I served..." is to a platform for them to speak, to create videos, audio podcasts, and written words that bring their stories to life.

My view is, serve your country, and serve it well. ~ George Mackey, Hopewell Junction.

I am, was, and will remain ready to give my life for this county. ~ Greg Liu, Tivoli

I am glad I am an American Citizen. It's a great country. ~ Victor Sepe, Millbrook.