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Have you ever given any thought to what we mean when we say to a military veteran, “Thank you for your service”?  

What do veterans hear when that phrase greets them in public, or in private?  

The nature of service is complicated. It can be inspiring, life defining and sometimes traumatic. 

Listen back to a conversation MPR News host Angela Davis had with veterans on Veterans Day in 2021 about what we mean when we thank veterans for their service and about their sometimes complicated relationships with their military experience.  

Plus, we are happy to share the audio documentary “

DeCoded: Native Veterans in Minnesota Who Helped Win World War II

” about the Ojibwe and Dakota speakers who were recruited by the U.S. military to transmit encrypted battlefield messages. 

The half-hour documentary is hosted by Travis Zimmerman and produced by 

, an association of 18 independent community radio stations in Minnesota.

Historically, Native veterans serve in the military at a higher rate per capita than any other ethnic group in the United States. As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month this month, we also recognize and honor the contributions of Native veterans. 

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What does “Thank you for your service” mean to military veterans? Listen back to a conversation MPR News host Angela Davis had with veterans about that phrase. Plus, a documentary about the Ojibwe and Dakota code talkers who helped win World War II.

What does “Thank you for your service” mean to military veterans? Listen to a conversation MPR News host Angela Davis had with veterans about what that phrase evokes for them. Plus, a documentary about the Ojibwe and Dakota code talkers who helped win World War II.

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