Columns & Opinions
November 18, 2025
CHIEF CHAT
Honoring our Cherokee veterans through service and connection
Our duty to care for those who have served our tribal Nation and our country is among our greatest honors in Cherokee Nation. From historic military enlistment to modern-day participation and active duty, Cherokee men and women have always answered the call to protect our collective freedom. Native peoples and Cherokees serve in the military at higher rates per capita than any other group.