Today, I salute Army Veteran Steven Jiggetts. Jiggetts’s understanding of duty began long before he ever took his own oath. It started with his grandfather, James Wilbert Jiggetts, who served aboard the USS Underhill (DE-682) during World War II. Tragically, on July 24, 1945, the Underhill was lost to combat actions off the coast of Formosa (modern-day Taiwan), and James was killed in action. When Steven reflects on his grandfather’s ultimate sacrifice today, he is reminded of the words President Truman shared following that loss: a powerful reminder of the “unbroken line of Patriots” whose sacrifices allow our freedoms to live and grow. Steven’s Father also served during the Cold War and then spent 30 years in the postal service. After Steven finished with the Army, his service continued; he transitioned to a career in the federal government and later in the private sector, dedicating a combined 35 years to public service across agencies like the Department of the Army and Navy, Department of Homeland Security, Department of the Treasury, and the Executive Office of the President. Thank you, Steven, for the dedication of three generations of your family, and THANK YOU ALL for your service.