Members of the military and their families have faced enormous challenges on behalf of the citizens of the United States. On Veterans Day and throughout the month of November, some special events and organizations honor military service.
Operation Green Light
Operation Green Light provides citizens with the opportunity and information to learn about military culture, suicide prevention and things veterans want us to know about their service and transition from military to civilian culture.
How can individuals participate in Operation Green Light? Illuminate your porch in green during the week leading up to Veterans Day.
Learn about and share federal, state and local resources for service members, veterans and families with friends and family.
Visit the Governor’s Challenge Psych Armor Training Portal to complete free training on various subjects related to the military and veteran culture, women veterans and suicide prevention.
Wreaths Across America
National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024. More than two million volunteers will donate, lay wreaths or educate the community at more than 4,000 locations across the United States. Go to the Wreaths Across America website and search for opportunities and locations near you.
Bob Woodruff Foundation
The Bob Woodruff Foundation resolves to raise awareness about the tough challenges veterans and military families face and invest in solutions to help support them in the next chapter of their lives. The foundation complements the government’s work, ensuring that our veterans thrive long after returning home. Its mission is to ensure that our nation’s veterans, service members and their families—those who stood for us—have stable and successful futures.
In its 18th year as of 2024, Stand Up for Heroes is the foundation’s annual celebration to honor the nation’s affected veterans and their families. Information on the 2024 event is available here.
Calvert Marine Museum Honoring Veterans
calvertmarinemuseum.com
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025
“On-Watch” Memorial Service, 2 p.m.
“Join us in thanking all our veterans for their service at the site of the “On Watch” statue at the end of Dowell Road in Dowell, Maryland. Refreshments will be served [on site] following the program.”
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025
Veterans Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
“Join CMM staff as we recognize and honor all of America’s veterans. We invite visitors to write a letter thanking veterans for their service, which will then be delivered to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Free admission for active duty military and veterans.”
