Today, our nation honors its veterans, the men and women who have served or continue to serve in the U.S. military.

It is worth remembering that fewer than 1% of Americans serve in the military today. That small share of the population stands watch over the freedoms and liberties we often take for granted and defends the interests of our country and our allies and friends around the world.

Some of that small group are right here with us. Many of our colleagues at Skydance have spent time in the military and carried the lessons of that service into careers in media and entertainment. We see their leadership, commitment to teamwork and integrity in the work they do every day, and we are better for it.

In our industry, we get to tell stories, and some of the most enduring ones are about those who serve. Across our studios, from Wings and Sergeant York to Saving Private Ryan, Top Gun: Maverick and American Sniper, military stories have given us films that move, inspire and teach audiences around the world, and we are honored to play a part in carrying them forward.

Telling these stories is one way we honor those who serve, and we also want to give back directly. To that end, Skydance is donating $30,000 each to two organizations that support military families. The first is the American Red Cross’s Service to the Armed Forces, which connects service members, veterans and their families to emergency communications, financial assistance and resources for the unique demands of military life. The second is Folds of Honor, which provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of service members who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. We hope these gifts offer meaningful help to the families who serve alongside our troops.

If you work with a veteran, take a moment today to thank them for their service. And if you are a veteran yourself, please know how much we appreciate your service and the sacrifices you and your family have made for our country.

David and Ynon