Apple Honors Veterans Day With New Section on App Store

[MacRumors]

Apple today opened up a new section of its iOS App Store called "For Those Who Serve" in honor of Veterans Day today, November 11. The company said that the collection of apps within the new category focus on "the latest military news, essential health and wellness info, and other valuable tools for everyday life." Each app in the section can be found listed below.

News
- MarinesMobile [Direct Link]
- US Army News & Information [Direct Link]
- The Official U.S. Navy App [Direct Link]
- AF Link [Direct Link]
- Military News from Stars and Stripes [Direct Link]
- Military 24/7 for iPhone [Direct Link]

Resources
- Hero Care by American Red Cross [Direct Link]
- Blue Star Families [Direct Link]
- USAA Mobile [Direct Link]
- Transition by Military.com [Direct Link]
- USCG HSWL [Direct Link]
- Base Directory [Direct Link]
- RallyPoint [Direct Link]
- Vetmoji [Direct Link]
- Army OneSource Services Locator [Direct Link]

Wellness
- Charity Miles [Direct Link]
- Sesame Street for Military Families [Direct Link]
- PTSD Coach [Direct Link]
- Moving Forward [Direct Link]
- Stay Quit Coach [Direct Link]
- MOVE! Coach [Direct Link]
- Navy PRT [Direct Link]
- Mindfulness Coach [Direct Link]
- Army First Aid [Direct Link]
- Headspace [Direct Link]
- Calm [Direct Link]

Apple CEO Tim Cook also tweeted out support for military veterans this morning, including those working within Apple. There's a new "Saluting Our Veterans" section on Apple Music today as well, featuring playlists filled with music handpicked by "a diverse group of former service members."

Proud to work alongside these & many more veterans at Apple. We honor all the brave men & women who sacrificed for our freedom. #VeteransDay pic.twitter.com/6muFEDAspH - Tim Cook (@tim_cook) November 11, 2016

Veterans Day is held annually in the United States on November 11, as a way to celebrate and remember individuals who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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[2457282]

I too salute the veterans. However, why is it that Memorial Day and Veterans Day feel like the same celebration?

 

[BJMRamage]

I too salute the veterans. However, why is it that Memorial Day and Veterans Day feel like the same celebration?

Memorial Day is for those who have died while serving in the military
Veterans Day is for those who have served in the military
Armed Forces Day is for those serving in the military

maybe I didn't get your ask correct though

 

[Weaselboy]

A big thanks to all our veterans!

 

[nwcs]

Quick history lesson:

Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, honors the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. That's why it's always 11/11 (but usually honored on the nearest business day). Memorial Day honor those who passed away in the service. Armed Forces Day is for those who serve.

I've had a number of family members serve and I'm glad to see Apple setting up a special section for a group that I think deserves having some special attention.

 

[Juicy Box]

For any fellow veterans looking to buy Apple products, they are eligible for the military discount on Apple's online store.

It is about 5-15% off depending on the product and is for any day of the year, not just holidays.

Thank you Apple for showing veterans support, and not just on one day a year.

 

[2457282]

Memorial Day is for those who have died while serving in the military
Veterans Day is for those who have served in the military
Armed Forces Day is for those serving in the military

maybe I didn't get your ask correct though

I get that. My question is why is it essentially celebrated the same way. I see little difference other than the laying of the wreath by the president, they seem to be celebrated much the same way. However, @nwcs has a nice history lesson for all of us.

 

[Bubba Satori]

Thanks Apple.
Semper Fi and RIP for my father, uncle and cousin.

 

[nwcs]

Did a little more looking:

Veteran's Day (nee Armistice Day) was originally intended to honor the end of WWI
Memorial Day (nee Decoration Day) was originally intended to honor the end of the US Civil War
Armed Force's Day originated after WWII to consolidate separate days in the US honoring the different branches of the military

Three different origins for three different conflicts but repurposed over time. I can see why it would look similar to modern people such as ourselves. Especially as, in the US, Memorial Day has taken on the double-meaning of unofficial start of summer and the only one generally observed as a holiday by most US companies.

 

[coolfactor]

"Honouring" by promoting a store selection? Somehow that doesn't seem right for this occasion. I guess it's no different than any other "holiday" and drawing attention to apps that are specific to them.

 

[Hanzu Lao]

Is this the same company that recently refused service for a deployed US army soldier?

 

[kdarling]

"Honouring" by promoting a store selection? Somehow that doesn't seem right for this occasion.

Yeah, it'd be nice if Apple offered a discount to US military personnel on iPhones, iPads, Watches.

(They do normally offer an average of 8-10% on Macs.)