Alachua County is proud to announce its participation in Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers.
From Nov. 4 to 11 (Veterans Day), county buildings and landmarks will be illuminated in green lights to honor and show support for veterans, and to raise awareness of the resources available at the county, state and federal levels to assist veterans and their families.
Alachua County is home to over 17,000 veterans – and this initiative is a reminder to veterans and families that their sacrifices are never forgotten.
Now in its fifth year, Operation Green Light is expected to draw hundreds of participating counties from states across the nation. The county’s role in administering services for veterans includes county veterans service officers helping fellow former service members access more than $52 billion in federal health, disability, and compensation benefits each year, as well as other services supporting the approximately 200,000 service members who transition into civilian communities annually.
“By joining this effort, we demonstrate that Alachua County stands together in gratitude, with recognition, support, and care,” said Olajuwon White, director of Alachua County Veteran Services. “Veteran Services is proud to walk alongside our veterans and their families, helping them navigate the benefits they’ve earned, providing expert guidance, compassionate support, and connecting them with our community partners to ensure that no veteran is left behind.”
Alachua County residents, businesses and community organizations are encouraged to participate in Operation Green Light by changing one light to a green bulb. By shining a green light, the community can let our veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported.
Counties and residents across the country can share their participation on social media using the hashtag #OperationGreenLight.
Learn more about Operation Green Light.
For more information, contact Veteran Services Director Olajuwon White at 352-264-6740 or owhite@alachuacounty.us.
