Obama: Military ‘Example of the Single Most Diverse Institution in Our Country’

"It is the example of the single most diverse institution in our country. Soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and coast guardsmen who represent every corner of our country, every shade of humanity. Immigrant and native-born. Christian, Muslim, Jew and non-believer alike. All forged in the common service. That is the example of our veterans. Patriots who, when they take off their fatigues, put back on the camouflage of everyday life in America and become our business partners and bosses, our teachers and our coaches, our first responders, city council members, community leaders, role models, all still serving this country we love with the same sense of duty and with valor.”