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Rep. Michael Waltz: Time to make America serve again

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Published May 29, 2019 5:50pm ET
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Rep. Michael Waltz: Time to make America serve again
Volunteers, many of them furloughed government workers themselves, hand out food and supplies to furloughed government workers affected by the shutdown at World Central Kitchen, the not-for-profit organization started by Chef Jose Andres, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019 in Washington. The organization devoted to providing meals in the wake of natural disasters, has set up a distribution center just blocks from the U.S. Capitol building to assist those affected by the government shutdown. | (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Throughout my 23 years of service as a Green Beret, I’ve learned a few different things. The military teaches you perseverance, discipline, and teamwork — but one of the most important values that military service teaches you is the ethos of service.

May is Military Appreciation Month, a time when Americans honor our fallen military members and remember their service and sacrifices for our country. I believe if we truly want to commemorate our military and their efforts to better our country, we too must exemplify that same giving spirit — we too must also answer the call to serve.

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