We, at the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy appreciate all veterans for the sacrifices they have made for our freedoms. ECCJCA recognized our own 27 veteran staff members with a Veterans Day luncheon prepared by our Culinary Arts students. Our pre-military cadets performed the color guard at the event. There are not enough words to thank our vets for their service, but as the saying goes, the way to the heart is through the stomach. None of our veterans left with an empty stomach or empty handed.  They all received a certificate of appreciation for their service as well as a certificate for a half-day of vacation.