Rick Johnson, (USAF Retired) Director of Veteran Services Davidson County Government Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of the men and women who have served in the United States military
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Rick Johnson, (USAF Retired) Director of Veteran Services Davidson County Government Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of the men and women who have served in the United States military
Military service honored on Veterans Day.
Our newsletter is arriving to you on the day before Veteran's Day, which happens to be the birthday of the U.S. Marines as well! North Carolina is honoring veterans on Friday, with all state employees having the day off. Our nation recognizes Veteran's Day on November 11th to signify the importance of veterans' contributions to our country. I hope you enjoy reading about the history of Veteran's Day.
Civilians have a vague notion of what it’s like to have served in the military. Today, we proudly publish both oral and written stories. Adjusting to combat conditions or deployed life in peacetime is an experience only veterans understand. This Veterans Day, I had the honor of sitting down with Mr. John Medley who served in Korea.
On Veterans Day, Americans observe a two-minute moment of silence beginning at 2:11 p.m. to honor of the service and sacrifice of veterans throughout history.
Davidson County Schools will be closed for students and staff on Friday, November 11, 2022, as we observe Veterans Day to honor all who have served.
The following is a guest blog post by Candy Martin, US Army Combat Veteran and Gold Star Mother. Watch Candy and three other veterans discuss their role as military mothers in VHP’s Motherhood and the Military panel at: https://go.usa.gov/xHeex
As the daughter (Antionette) of an Army and Korean War veteran and the granddaughter (Kassaundra Shanette) of a Montford Point Marine and World War II veteran, consistently recognizing and honoring the sacrifice, courage and dedication of our service men and women is engrained in our DNA.
Parade goers lined Main St. in Lexington to celebrate veterans on their day.