A truly heartfelt thank-you from all of us at the International Foundation for Protection Officers to all of the veterans in the United States on Veterans Day.

Facts About Veterans Day:

-- The World War I armistice was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month (hence why it is celebrated every year on Nov. 11).

-- There were around 21.8 million veterans in the United States as of 2010.

-- There are around 9 million veterans over the age of 65.

-- Around 1.6 million veterans are women.

-- From Ducksters.com.