DENVER, CO – The “Cattlemen to Cattlemen” television show of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced it will air a special “Salute to Veterans” episode in honor of Veterans Day. The show will highlight the service of veterans involved in the beef industry and explore the connection between patriotic farmers and ranchers and our nation’s servicemembers.
“Cattle producers are a patriotic group, and we are extremely grateful for the sacrifices military men and women have made to protect our freedoms and way of life,” said NCBA President Don Schiefelbein, a Minnesota cattle producer. “NCBA is proud to salute our nation’s veterans and highlight their personal stories.”
The “Salute to Veterans” episode will air Saturday, November 12 at 9 a.m. eastern time on RFD-TV.
The full episode is also available here:
The special episode follows a group of veterans on a Tour of Honor organized by Honor Flight Central Coast California. The Honor Flight program provides veterans with the opportunity to visit monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C., and be recognized for their service. Three past presidents of NCBA joined this Honor Flight including Jerry Bohn, John Lacey, and Kevin Kester.
