In service of peace...

Today it's Dutch Veterans Day!

The Dutch Veterans Day is organized this year for the tenth time in The Hague. This annual national event at the Netherlands is to thank its 130,000 military veterans for their commitment, now and in the past...

Last year we had tickets for André Rieu Vrijthof at Maastricht, because my love is also a veteran. This year he has to work so I will watch it on tv...

Veterans carry different symbols showing their veteran status. Veterans pin (officially wear insignia veterans) they wear it on the lapel. The V stands for the concepts veteran, peace and security.

The white carnation is not an official symbol, but stems from a citizens' initiative with origins in World War II. The white carnation mostly known because HRH Prince Bernhard always wore one, and he is regarded as the "father of veterans" by many. The white carnation symbolizes recognition and appreciation for veterans from our society...

Brothers in Arms