In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Lincoln County announced that County buildings will be illuminated green Nov. 7-13, 2022, as part of “Operation Green Light,” a new national collaborative to support military veterans and raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal levels to assist veterans and their families.
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 (Nov. 7-13), participants are encouraged to continue shining the light year-round. Residents can share their participation on social media using the hashtag #OperationGreenLight. 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 personnel back into civilian life upon completion of their service to our country.
Visit naco.org/operationgreenlight or https://co.lincoln.wi.us/veterans-services for more information and links to resources available to veterans.