Governor-elect Spanberger: “As Virginia’s 75th Governor, I Will Always Stand Up for the Brave Men and Women Who Answered the Call”

RICHMOND, Va. — Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement marking Veterans Day 2025.

“Virginia is home to hundreds of thousands of Veterans, active-duty servicemembers, and military families. On Veterans Day — and every day, we honor the service, sacrifice, and extraordinary courage of the generations of Americans who have answered the call to serve the greatest country in the world.

“Veterans Day is also an opportunity to recommit ourselves to a fundamental promise: in America, we leave no Veteran behind. That promise calls on all of us — as Virginians and as Americans — to make sure that every patriot who has borne the battle receives our strongest possible support. And it means recognizing that when one Virginian serves our country, their loved ones sacrifice alongside them.

“All along the campaign trail, I heard personal stories from Veterans and their families about the challenges facing our bravest neighbors — and their hopes for the future. Come January, I will work to honor the sacrifice of our Commonwealth’s Veterans by protecting the healthcare, benefits, and job opportunities they’ve earned through their service. As Virginia’s 75th Governor, I will always stand up for the brave men and women who answered the call.”

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