KDVA and KUSAF Honor American Veterans on U.S. Veterans Day – Korea Defense Veterans Association

November 11, 2024

November 11, 2024

KDVA and KUSAF Honor American Veterans on U.S. Veterans Day

The Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation and the American Military Comrades in Korea honor veterans and service members on Veterans Day.

For U.S. Veterans Day on November 11, 2024, the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA) and the Korea-US Alliance Foundation (KUSAF) sincerely thank over 1.8 million American Veterans who fought in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953, and since 1953, the 3.3 million American Veterans who defended, and continue to defend, South Korea and American interests. Because of our shared experiences and relationships, we are proud to be “Together for the ROK-U.S. Alliance”!

In celebration of Veterans’ Day on November 11, 2024, the Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation and the Association of American Military Comrades in Korea recognize the more than 1.8 million American veterans who participated in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953 and those who have defended Korea since 1953 and supported the relationship between Korea and the United States. We are deeply grateful to the more than 3.3 million U.S. service members who have protected our national interests. Because of our shared experiences and strong bonds, we take deep pride in the “ROK-U.S. Alliance Together.”

Americans created the Veterans Day National Holiday to remember and honor our Veterans who served around the world to protect the American way of life. This is a special day set aside so that Americans can remember and honor our Veterans who fought for our freedom and continue to provide protection around the world, especially in Korea.

Americans established Veterans Day as a national holiday to honor veterans and service members who dedicated themselves to protecting the lives and freedom of American citizens around the world. This day is a day when the American people remember and give thanks to all veterans and service members who fought for freedom around the world, and it is also a day to especially honor the sacrifice and dedication of service members of the U.S. Armed Forces in Korea.

For our Veterans who served in Korea, there is added meaning to serving on a foreign land … Korea Veterans proudly say that their service in Korea was worth it because Korea has risen to be one of the great countries in the world and one of America’s most important allies … only 70 years after the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement in 1953. This is the sentiment shared by 25 Korea Defense Veterans and their companions who participated in KDVA’s annual Korea Revisit Program on October 27-31, 2024. These participants were very thankful that the ROK Government and Korean people remembered and honored them. They have returned to their hometowns as “Korea Revisit Ambassadors” to share their experiences and service in Korea that helped Korea become a world leader in so many fields.

Soldiers who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in Korea feel proud that their service in Korea was invaluable because in just 70 years since the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed in 1953, Korea has grown into one of America’s most important allies and the greatest nation in the world. These are the thoughts expressed by 25 USFK service members and their families who participated in the Comrades’ Meeting’s return visit to Korea held from October 27 to 31, 2024. Participants expressed deep gratitude to the Korean government and people for remembering and respecting them. They also returned to their hometown as “Korea Returning Honorary Ambassadors” to publicize their experiences that have contributed to Korea becoming a world leader in many fields.

Please consider making a tradition of remembering and honoring American Veterans this day. Start a conversation with family and friends about what Veterans have done for America, thank a neighbor who served, volunteer at a VA hospital, and support Veterans on this and every day. Please also consider visiting a memorial dedicated to Korean War Veterans by using this KDVA link,

Now, let us create a tradition together to remember and honor America’s veterans and service members. Please support and respect veterans in our daily lives, such as by sharing their stories of sacrifice for America with family and friends, expressing gratitude to our veterans, and volunteering at veterans hospitals. We also recommend that you visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial through the link to the American Military Comrades in Korea.

Together for the ROK-U.S. Alliance”

“Let’s be together, ROK-US alliance”