Vice President JD Vance delivered a heartfelt Thanksgiving message to America’s troops that cut through the noise and reminded the country what really matters: family, faith, and duty. Speaking directly to soldiers at Fort Campbell, he praised their sacrifice and urged the nation to hold them in our prayers this holiday season. His words were a welcome reminder that, even in turbulent times, America still has leaders who put the men and women in uniform first.
Vance didn’t offer empty platitudes — he asked Americans of faith to pray for two National Guard members critically wounded in a recent attack near the White House and described our soldiers as the “sword and the shield of the United States of America.” He told troops he was personally grateful for their service and closed with a simple, solemn blessing: God bless them. That kind of straight talk and spiritual humility is exactly what families who sacrifice for our country deserve to hear from their leaders.
For hardworking patriots watching, Vance’s message was as much about gratitude as it was about grit. He shared a Thanksgiving meal with soldiers, celebrated the bonds that hold military families together, and underscored that faith and family are not political liabilities but the pillars of a strong republic. While the left wrings its hands and the mainstream media chases ratings, the vice president was doing the real work — honoring troops and lifting up American values.
Vance also used the moment to remind the country of hard truths about national security, bluntly criticizing the disastrous immigration and vetting policies that put Americans at risk. He has been vocal that certain Afghan admissions in 2021 should not have occurred, and on the eve of Thanksgiving he made clear that voters expect action, not more political excuses. Conservatives should applaud a leader who pairs compassion for victims with the clear-eyed resolve to fix policy failures.
Remember who JD Vance is: a Marine veteran who knows the cost of service and has stood with every branch when it mattered most. He has been front and center at Marine Corps events, honoring the Corps’ history and promising to make sure troops are supported and paid while fighting for clarity of mission. That martial backbone and respect for family and faith make him the kind of vice president who can actually restore honor to our institutions.
If you love this country and the people who defend it, stand with Vice President Vance in his call to pray for our wounded, support military families, and demand accountability for dangerous policies. Thanksgiving should remind us that gratitude without action is not enough — we must match our prayers with resolve to protect the homeland and give our troops the respect and resources they have earned. America’s soldiers are counting on us, and we won’t let them down.
