Thanksgiving: A supporter sends her regards and expresses her gratitude as troops pass by in NYC’s annual Veterans Day parade. (Michael Nagle / Getty Images)
Paying repsects: NYC’s annual Veterans Day parade draws more than 20,000 participants, runs up Fifth Avenue from 23rd Street to 59th Street. (Michael Nagle / Getty Images)
Day’s work: A vendor sells flags before the annual Veterans Day parade in New York City. (Michael Nagle / Getty Images)
Hard-hat area: Habitat for Humanity plans to to raise $7 million and build 27 homes for wounded service members and their families. (Mark Boster / LAT)