Never a bad time to thank veterans for their service and sacrifice. And probably not a bad week this year to revisit some of that World War I poetry we post here on Veterans Day from time to time and reflect on how fragile this all is.

Also, as we consider what binds us and separates us as Americans ask yourself if you know anyone in the armed forces, anyone who is enlisted, and anyone who has fired a weapon in anger during their service.

Lauren Schwartze and Jason Weeby take a look at veterans talent in education organizations.

A few years ago Eric Greitens, a former SEAL who launched a non-profit to help veterans, penned a piece for this blog about veterans and education. On Tuesday evening he became governor-elect of Missouri and is someone you might want to keep an eye on politically.