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Coffee Break: Veterans Day

The American flag stands in the grass with a looming sunset for Memorial Day.
The American flag stands in the grass with a looming sunset for Memorial Day.Aaron Burden/Unsplash

by Anna Weggel

November 12, 2018

Today is the official observed Veterans Day - honoring military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Veterans Day?

It could be songs honoring the experience, songs that describe aspects of service, songs that were popular anthems during war times, or songs by musicians that served in the Armed Forces. You guide us, on this nationally observed day.

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive. Or, when you register for a Minnesota Public Radio account, you can send requests via Alexa, too Just say "Alexa, ask The Current to play Song by Artist" e.g. "Alexa, ask The Current to play Left of the Dial by The Replacements."

Songs played

Jason Isbell - Dress Blues
New Order - Love Vigilantes
Bad Religion - News From The Front
Sam and Dave - I Thank You
XTC - Generals and Majors
The Andrews Sisters - Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
Suzanne Vega - The Queen and the Soldier
Dropkick Murphys - The Warrior's Code
Cat Power - American Flag