Highlights from 2024 Operation Green Light for Veterans
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America’s counties have a long and proud history of serving our nation’s veterans, and once again in the week leading up to Veterans Day, counties, parishes and boroughs are showing support for veterans by participating in Operation Green Light for Veterans, lighting county buildings and landmarks in green.
The initiative, which in 2023 drew participation from over 300 counties, is designed to raise awareness about the unique challenges veterans face and the resources available to assist them and their families at the county, state and federal levels.
Scroll below or use the map at the top of the page to explore examples of counties, parishes, boroughs and state associations illuminating their buildings green this week. To have your county's efforts highlighted in our Operation Green Light coverage, click here.
Need ideas for lighting your county up in green? Find suggested materials and utilize NACo's outreach toolkit, which includes a resolution template, printable flyer, sample press releases, social media graphics and more.
Share Your Participation
Use the form to share your photos, proclamations and other activities, and be sure to post your activities on social media using #OperationGreenLight.
2024 Operation Green Light
Join our efforts! Our participation toolkit is a great place to get started. Find suggested materials and utilize our outreach toolkit, which includes a resolution template, printable flyer, sample press releases, social media graphics and more.
Explore Activities from Across the Country
Explore below, or click the map to view participation by state.
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