Recently we asked Veterans through our social media channels to come up with a Veterans Day graphic that we could use to honor the nations Veterans. Below are the top submissions. Look for them to appear on Twitter and Facebook between now and Veterans Day.

Allan McClintic U.S. Army 1969 - 1970 from Phoenixville, Pennslyvania. It is the first painting I have done since 1974 as a tribute to a friend.

Allan McClintic U.S. Army 1969 – 1970 from Phoenixville, Pennslyvania. It is the first painting I have done since 1974 as a tribute to a friend.

Mr. Kurt Schleicher and Travis Horn U.S. Army Airborne Infantryman 1990-1994

Mr. Kurt Schleicher and Travis Horn U.S. Army Airborne Infantryman 1990-1994

Pete Saxon, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran 1969-1973

Pete Saxon, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran 1969-1973

Laisa Leao, active duty U.S. Navy

Laisa Leao, active duty U.S. Navy

Katie Gray

Katie Gray

John Gariano from Ocala, Florida. U.S. Marine Corps 1962-1966

John Gariano from Ocala, Florida.
U.S. Marine Corps 1962-1966

Jenna Henson, wife of an active duty Airman.

Jenna Henson, wife of an active duty Airman.

Brad Rachford, Independence KY, U.S. Marine Corps, Gulf War Era. Help raise awareness for Homelessness Veterans.

Brad Rachford, Independence KY, U.S. Marine Corps, Gulf War Era. Help raise awareness for Homelessness Veterans.

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  1. Danny November 17, 2014 at 12:36

    Stephanie, I’m very proud of you for standing up!so many times only the male veterans are recognized, I am a very proud male veteran, however I am one that will quite often ask if the woman standing beside the man is a veteran also. If they say no, then I will offer them a handshake and or a hug and will thank them for standing by my brother. So many of the older veterans are not used to females serving their country. This is bad for the female veterans,, but please realize it is not our fault it is just a generation gap. please no that there are many of us that are very proud of the female veterans, and I for one would proudly stand beside you against anyone that tries to invade our great country!

  2. Gary Hicks November 10, 2014 at 08:08

    Stephanie, Rose, Faith and Toby:

    You are more than welcome to create and submit a graphic to VAntage Point.

    • Danny November 17, 2014 at 12:40

      Gary, I also agree with you! the graphics shown were all most likely submitted by men, ladies get your inks out and start drawing. Only then will you gain proper and sufficient recognition.

  3. Toby Self November 8, 2014 at 15:24

    I too was wondering about the lack of representation for the female veterans and would like to see whichever graphic is chosen to include them as they are as much a part of our military as the men. In some ways the women give more than the men when you consider all of the sexual harrassment and rapes that occur and yet they still work to do their jobs and remain loyal and dedicated to this country. Of the graphics shown, I personally prefer either the first one or the second one, all are very good, but those two really touch a visual nerve and could be adapted to include female vets.

  4. Stephanie McCalister November 8, 2014 at 07:59

    To the Veterans & designers of the graphics, you’ve all done beautiful work & thank you for your service … to the VA, you say there’s more designs that were done by many more veterans, a link to those would be nice to share to us .. especially since out of the designs, the VA didn’t select even one with a female representation to highlight. Would love to see what you DIDN’T choose to highlight!

  5. MSgt Kim USAF Ret November 7, 2014 at 21:02

    That is because we are counted not worth even though we led MEN to battle. Just a symptom of a the real problem, lack of VA care for women….but don’t get me started….

  6. Brad Rachford November 7, 2014 at 18:11

    The “No Bed For The Brave” is to Help raise awareness for Homeless Veterans. Not Homelessness Veterans. Thanks

  7. Faith Jaromin November 7, 2014 at 16:48

    I am a wife of a 100% Service connected disabled veteran(USNMS2). All the graphics are beautiful but I too also wonder why the women aren’t shown in any of these. Maybe you should consider showing some.

  8. HMC ROSE November 7, 2014 at 15:09

    Where in any of these graphics is there a representation for the females who have served and are serving????

  9. Stephanie McCalister November 7, 2014 at 14:48

    This was the first I’d seen of this project, but somehow, I’m NOT surprised that not one of the graphics shares any resemblance or reminder of the thousands of female veterans too. I’m deeply disappointed in this continued proof that the VA is not stepping up to the plate when it comes to female veterans. I respect all that have served, & yet don’t feel that respect returned when it comes to we female veterans.

    • Robin Boltz November 10, 2014 at 08:58

      I see that 7 of the shown graphics are gender neutral and one is a man.

  10. Getty B. November 7, 2014 at 12:07

    If I may, I’d like to suggest that you add #VetsGotTalent in your tweets. These are some great graphics you have here. I stumbled upon here while looking for background art. My favorite has got to be the second graphic. There’s just something about colorful stripes that I really love. :)

    • Megan Moloney November 7, 2014 at 14:41

      Great suggestion, Getty! We’ll do that.

    • Norm Walters November 7, 2014 at 18:19

      Please provide me the url for the website you are referring to at #VetsGotTalent.
      I’m not the most computer knowledgeable.

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