There's a lack of hard information on why propensity to serve is falling, and whether there's an ideological shift in attitude toward military service.
This Veterans Day, we can commit to serving one another in order to bring our country back from the brink of division, says the author of this commentary.
Volunteer opportunities that build understanding and increase engagement between civilians with the military and first responders is one proven way to bridge the divide, say the authors of this commentary.