Today, on Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who have served our nation and those who continue to serve our communities. From defending freedom to protecting the motoring public, these CHP Merced officers proudly wore the uniform of our nation before donning the badge of the California Highway Patrol: Officer Justin Maier – U.S. Army Officer Gabriel Bautista – U.S. Marine Corps Officer Diajara Gonzales – U.S. Marine Corps Officer Peter Todd – U.S. Marine Corps Officer David Anderson – U.S.