Vice President JD Vance, a Marine Corps veteran, joined President Trump on Tuesday for a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Following a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, speeches included remarks from VA Secretary Doug Collins. Vance, seen as an early 2028 contender, joked that he’s learned President Trump “really hates when someone speaking before him goes on too long.”
“And so with that in mind, I have prepared a very brief and very inspiring one-hour and 45-minute speech on this beautiful Veterans Day Out here in the cold,” he joked, garnering laughs from the crowd and Trump himself. “Every single person who puts on the uniform of this nation deserves our gratitude, on this day especially, but every day. And so from the vice president and the entire administration to our nation’s veterans, thank you for your service, thank you for your sacrifice, and thank you for making us proud every single day.”
Vice President Vance delivers remarks at Arlington National Cemetery honoring America’s veterans.
“Our sacred responsibility to our veterans is to make sure that the American military is the bravest and best fighting force anywhere in the world.” pic.twitter.com/txVgvadngj
— Vice President JD Vance (@VP) November 11, 2025
A day earlier, Vance and Second Lady Usha visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he gave remarks and met with veterans and service members.
“We’ll be rooting for you. It’s seriously amazing. I really admire your spirit,” Vance said after meeting with one soldier who discussed his injuries and treatment plan. “Every time I’m b***ing about my job, I’ll remember this guy.”
Vance’s remarks followed performances by the Marine Drum & Bugle Corps and a Marine Corps birthday cake-cutting ceremony. He expressed pride in being “the first U.S. vice president to have been a Marine” and praised his fellow service members.
“The most important war-fighting technology is not a new airplane,” he stated. “The most important war-fighting technology is a well-trained and well-armed United States Marine.”
Yesterday, Vice President Vance and @SLOTUS visited Walter Reed Hospital to thank the brave men and women who were injured in service of their country.
Happy Veterans Day🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/1mhFVZKUZX
— Vice President JD Vance (@VP) November 11, 2025
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