In honor of  Veterans Day, singer Donny Osmond spoke to Fox News about the importance of the US military. “I look at the safety and the security of our country. Who do we owe that to? Yes, we got our problems. The whole world’s got problems right now. You just watch the news. I turn on Fox every morning and just listen to what’s going on in the world. And we still have a wonderful country,” he said. Osmond’s father, George Osmond, served as a sergeant during World War II, stationed in England. In 2022, Osmond honored his father on Memorial Day with a photo of him in his military gear. “My father was one of the fortunate few who didn’t lose his life during the war while stationed in England, but he did put himself in harm’s way many times so we could have a safer life,” he wrote. “I’m grateful to be able to call Sergeant Osmond my father. I miss him dearly.” Osmond’s father passed away in 2007 at the ripe age of 90.

Continuing his reflections on the military to Fox News, Osmond stressed the contribution made by those who serve. “Our Constitution is strong and just, as long as we adhere to it and not mess with it. Our Founding Forefathers, they knew what they were talking about. Yes, they didn’t see the minutia. And we got to figure that out with our Supreme Court and all of our other lawmakers in Congress, but for Pete’s sake, we have a great country, and it’s because of those who have served in the military. Period, full stop,” he said.

Other celebrities have chimed in with their support of veterans. “Veterans Day is a wonderful opportunity for us to thank and acknowledge the men and women in service who are fighting for our freedoms every day. It’s something we can take for granted here,” said Wonder Years star Danica McKellar. “But, you know, reading the Bible, it’s like wow, there’s a lot of war and a lot of fighting. So many people, most people throughout history, live in fear and uncertainty of being attacked and having everything that you own taken from you. And being reminded of these stories again and again in the Bible, it really hits home, like wow, we really have it good here today. And who do we have to thank in large part? We have the military to thank. And we should thank them.” Stars like Trace Adkins and Dennis Quaid also shared their appreciation for veterans.