Waushara County to launch “Operation Green Light” in support of local veterans

In advance of the upcom-ing Veterans Day holiday, Waushara County announced that county buildings would be illuminated green Nov. 7th through the 13th as part of Operation Green Light, a new national collaborative initiative of the National Association of Counties (NACo) to support military veterans, as well as to raise awareness of the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal level to assist veterans and their families.

We want to make sure our veterans and their families know that their service mattered, that we are grateful for their sacrifices, and that it is now our turn to make sure they are served by their county government and our community.

In addition to lighting county buildings, residents and businesses are encouraged to participate by simply changing one light bulb in their house to a green bulb.  This can be an exterior light that neighbors and passersby see, or an interior light that sparks a conversation with friends.

By shining a green light, we let our veterans know that they are seen, appreciated, and supported.  While this event is focused around the week of Veterans Day (November 7th -13th), participants are encouraged to continue shining the light year-round.  Residents can share their participation on social media using the hashtag #OperationGreenLight.

The new national collaborative is spearheaded by the National Association of Counties and the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers.

“Operation Green Light is a simple way to express our collective appreciation for the public service of our veterans,” said NACo President Denise Winfrey.  “We encourage everyone to join us in displaying a green light for our veterans and to also reflect on how we, as a nation and at the county level, assist our military service personal back into civilian life upon completion of their service to our country.”

Visit naco.org/operationgreenlight or the Waushara County Veterans website for more information and links to resources available to veterans.

If you have not yet established yourself with the Waushara County Veterans Service Office, we encourage you to call (920) 787-0446 to set up an appointment to meet with us.