Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a US federal holiday on 11 November honouring everyone who has served in the US armed forces. It is distinct from Memorial Day, which honours those who died in service.

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11 November is Veterans Day in the US, honouring everyone who has served in the armed forces. To the veterans among our colleagues, thank you for your service. If you are a veteran and would like to connect with others here or share your experience, [veterans network or contact] would love to hear from you. For colleagues working with US teams, note that federal offices and many banks are closed, so plan payments and deadlines accordingly.

11 November is Veterans Day in the US, honouring everyone who has served in the armed forces. To the veterans among our colleagues, thank you for your service. If you are a veteran and would like to connect with others here or share your experience, [veterans network or contact] would love to hear from you. For colleagues working with US teams, note that federal offices and many banks are closed, so plan payments and deadlines accordingly.

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For the company channel on the day.

11 November is Veterans Day in the US. Thank you to all our colleagues who have served.

11 November is Veterans Day in the US. Thank you to all our colleagues who have served.

Talking points

For managers and team leads.

- Thank veterans on your team, if they are comfortable being recognised. - Note that US federal offices and many banks are closed, and plan around it. - Remember the difference from Memorial Day, which honours those who died in service.

- Thank veterans on your team, if they are comfortable being recognised.
- Note that US federal offices and many banks are closed, and plan around it.
- Remember the difference from Memorial Day, which honours those who died in service.

Tone note

How to pitch it.

Keep it respectful and grateful rather than celebratory or promotional. Let veterans choose whether to be recognised, as not everyone wants attention for their service.

Keep it respectful and grateful rather than celebratory or promotional. Let veterans choose whether to be recognised, as not everyone wants attention for their service.

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Subject line ideas

Try these subject lines to boost open rates:

Veterans Day: What we're doing this year
It's Veterans Day — here's how you can get involved
This week: Veterans Day + team news
11 November: Veterans Day at [Company]

How to feature this in your newsletter

Plan ahead — Add Veterans Day to your content calendar at least 2 weeks before the date so you have time to gather content and images.
Choose your angle — Will you run a dedicated special edition, or include it as a section in your regular newsletter? Bigger events work well as specials; smaller ones fit into your weekly digest.
Involve your people — Ask employees to share their stories, experiences, or ideas related to Veterans Day. User-generated content always gets higher engagement.
Include a call to action — Give readers something to do: attend an event, share a message, learn something new, or donate to a cause.

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