U.S. Army Col. Frankie Cochiaosue, 733d Mission Support Group commander thanks an U.S. Air Force veteran for his service with a free limited-edition Veteran’s Day coin in recognition of protecting our way of life at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Nov. 10, 2023. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 16.2 million veterans in the United States, making up roughly 6% of the total population who have served. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bithell)