Stars pay tribute to the troops for Veterans Day

Celebrities and public figures routinely take to social media on big occasions, and Veterans Day is no exception. Some of our favorite stars -- from Kate Hudson to Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson to Vice President Joe Biden -- took to Twitter and Instagram to express their gratitude that have dedicated their lives to serving in our country's military.

Check out their heartwarming tributes in the gallery below:

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