After 30 years with the Department of Defense, retiree David Steckel didn’t think he would be spending his Veterans Day protesting the U.S. government.

“This is a Veterans Day like no other that I’ve participated in,” Steckel said. “This is not how I expected to spend my retirement, but right now, I see no other better way to spend my time.”

On a day typically spent honoring the efforts of those who fought to protect their country, Steckel and hundreds more gathered Tuesday afternoon at a “Vets Say No” rally to not only march in honor of veterans but also against President Donald Trump’s administration. In particular, the veterans said they were opposed to the ongoing federal immigration raids and issues surrounding the federal government shutdown .

The veterans’ march from the Chic

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