Veterans Day 2026: Supporting Our Veterans
On November 11, Americans honor everyone who has served in the armed forces. This poll asks how we support veterans today: Veterans Day itself, the VA, and the military.
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What this poll asks
- How do you usually mark Veterans Day?
- Veterans Day is a federal holiday, but many schools and businesses stay open. Should schools close on Veterans Day?
- Overall, how well does the US treat its veterans?
- How would you rate the Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA)?
- The VA reduced its workforce by about 30,000 jobs in 2025, mostly through attrition and early retirements, after first planning cuts of about 83,000. Supporters say it makes the VA leaner; critics worry about longer waits for care. Do you support or oppose these staff reductions?
- Veterans can get care at VA facilities or, in some cases, from private doctors paid for by the VA ("community care"). Which should the VA focus on?
- The VA reported 6,488 veteran suicides in 2024, an average of about 18 a day. Should every veteran be guaranteed timely mental health care, paid for by the government?
- Should there be housing set aside specifically for homeless veterans?
- If more money went to veterans, where should it go first?
- Should veterans get hiring preference for federal government jobs?
- Do schools teach enough about America's military history and veterans?
- Should the US spend more or less on its military?
- Would you encourage a young person you know to join the military?
- Should young Americans be required to do a year of national service?
- Have you, or someone in your family, served in the military?