What are we thankful for -and what responsibility comes with that gratitude?

This November, The MisFitNation Report explores thankfulness as a lived practice—recognizing the people, opportunities, and second chances that helped us move forward, then turning that appreciation into action. Through veteran stories, original contributor essays, leadership reflections, and conversations from The MisFitNation and The ToosDay Crüe, we’ll examine who stood beside us, what hardship taught us, and what we can now offer others. Our 30 Voices of Thankfulness project will bring together personal reflections from across the community, while our policy and resource sections explore practical ways to support those who serve and their families. Thankfulness does not erase hardship. It helps us recognize what sustained us through it. This issue invites readers to ask: Who helped me get here—and how can I pass that support forward?