Davidson County Honors Operation Green Light
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Davidson County Manager’s Office
Phone: 336-242-2200
Operation Green Light
Each year, we come together as a nation on Veterans Day to honor and celebrate the hundreds of thousands of brave Americans who have served our country in uniform.
Now more than ever, our veterans need our support. In a time when our country is divided on so many issues, we can all agree that those individuals who risked everything to protect our country and our way of life deserve our support and gratitude.
That’s why this year, Davidson County is joining our colleagues across the nation in launching Operation Green Light for Veterans—an initiative designed to shine a light on the service of our veterans and their families.
Shining a Light for Veterans
With the pursuit of the safety and security of our nation comes the responsibility to support and serve the veterans who sacrificed on our behalf.
Unfortunately, too many recent veterans, after nearly two decades of constant war, are struggling to transition back to civilian life. Veteran suicides have claimed over 30,000 lives since 2001—four times more than the number of U.S. military personnel who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.
While the vast majority of veterans return healthy and prepared for civilian life, we must be better as a nation.
How to Participate
As part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, Davidson County is illuminating several county buildings in green from November 1 through November 12, and we encourage individuals and businesses to join us by changing one light bulb in the entryway of your home or business to a green bulb.
By shining a green light, we let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated, and supported.
Local Support and Services
Operation Green Light is also an opportunity to raise awareness of the resources available to veterans and their families.
Here in Davidson County, we’re proud to serve approximately 9,000 veterans through our County Veterans Service Agency.
Throughout the year, county staff work to connect veterans with federal and state benefits, assist with employment needs and medical appointments, and help them find veteran peers who can assist with the transition back to civilian life.
Veterans and family members can learn more about available services by contacting the Davidson County Veterans Service Agency at 336-242-2037 or visiting https://www.co.davidson.nc.us/242/Veterans.
Join Us
This Veterans Day, join us in shining a light of hope and support.
Let’s turn Davidson County green for our veterans.
