Operation Green Light for Veterans
Shine a light of hope and support for veterans
America’s counties have a long and proud history of serving our nation’s veterans, a legacy that continues to this day as we work with our federal, state and local partners to ensure that the former service members have access to the resources they need to thrive.
Once again this Veterans Day, the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO) invite the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes, and boroughs to join Operation Green Light and show support for veterans by lighting our buildings green from November 4-11, 2024. By shining a green light, county governments and our residents will let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported.
To show support, counties are encouraged to use this template to pass a resolution declaring your county’s participation in Operation Green Light and utilize our participation resources below to spread the word.
Getting Started
Suggested Operation Green Light supplies
Need ideas for lighting your county up in green?
Learn how to support Veterans in November and beyond
This short webinar by Amazon Business will provide counties with information on how to participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans.
2024 Outreach Resources
Below, access materials from last year to assist you in planning your outreach efforts. We encourage counties participating in Operation Green Light to contact members of Congress, engage with local news media, and utilize social media to show your county’s efforts and encourage participation.
Use this template to pass a resolution declaring your county’s participation in Operation Green Light.
Download the Operation Green Light flyer to spread the word and share key information on how to participate.
Use this template ahead of November 4 to spread the word about Operation Green Light and encourage individuals, businesses, non-profits and other organizations to participate. Use this template between November 4 and November 11 to announce your county’s participation in Operation Green Light and share photos of county buildings illuminated in green.
Use this template ahead of November 4 to spread the word about Operation Green Light and encourage individuals, businesses, non-profits and other organizations to participate.
Use this template to ask your congressional delegation to support Operation Green Light and advance county federal policy priorities for veterans.
Social Media Templates
Use these sample social media posts to encourage participation in Operation Green Light and showcase your efforts.
We are excited to announce that [COUNTY] is joining our colleagues across the nation in launching #OperationGreenLight for Veterans, an initiative designed to shine a light on the service of our veterans and their families.
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. #OperationGeenLight for Veterans
As part of #OperationGreenLight for Veterans, [COUNTY] is illuminating our buildings green beginning on [DATE] and we encourage individuals and businesses to join!
Roughly 250,000 members transition out of the armed services each year. Join #OperationGreenLight for Veterans to help shine a light to support and welcome our veterans home.
By shining a green light, we aim to let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported. Join us in #OperationGreenLight for Veterans by changing one light bulb in the entryway of your house or business to a green bulb.
This #VeteransDay, join us in shining a light of hope and support. Join #OperationGreenLight and let’s turn [COUNTY] green for our veterans.
The office of [NAME OF MEMBER] is joining #OperationGreenLight for Veterans with counties across the nation to shine a light on the service of our veterans and their families!
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. #OperationGeenLight for Veterans
As part of #OperationGreenLight for Veterans, [COUNTIES] in [STATE] are illuminating its buildings green during the week leading up to #VeteransDay. My office is proud to turn on a green light in support of veterans in [COUNTY or STATE]
Veterans in [STATE/DISTRICT], look for #OperationGreenLight in your county this Veterans Day to know you're seen, supported and welcomed. You can also visit [NAME OF COUNTY DEPARTMENT] to access resources and services to help your transition to civilian life
This #VeteransDay, join us in shining a light of hope and support. Join #OperationGreenLight and let’s turn [COUNTY] green for our veterans
Share How Your County is Participating
Share your story! Use the form to share photos, proclamations, press releases, social media and more. Help us highlight the efforts from counties across the country.
County News
Highlights from 2023 Operation Green Light for Veterans
Counties across the country joined 2023 Operation Green Light for Veterans to shine a light on the issues veterans face and highlight the resources available to veterans at the county, state and federal levels.
Resource
Authorize Resources for County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs)
County-backed service dog program aids local veterans
Nye County, Nev. supports a program that helps fund training for service dogs for veterans.
County Veterans Service Offices can improve help for military sexual trauma survivors
County Veterans Service Offices should leverage local resources and train their officers on military sexual trauma to best serve survivors.
County Countdown – Nov. 20, 2023
Every other week, NACo’s County Countdown reviews top federal policy advocacy items with an eye towards counties and the intergovernmental partnership.
Wisconsin CVSO makes history as first Native American to lead association
Bruce Wilber's presidency of the County Veterans Service Officers Association of Wisconsin is significant for Native Americans, who have served in the military at higher rates than other ethnic groups since 9/11.
County Countdown – Nov. 6, 2023
Every other week, NACo’s County Countdown reviews top federal policy advocacy items with an eye towards counties and the intergovernmental partnership.
Highlights from 2023 Operation Green Light for Veterans
Counties across the country joined 2023 Operation Green Light for Veterans to shine a light on the issues veterans face and highlight the resources available to veterans at the county, state and federal levels.
Sponsors
Operation Green Light is built upon efforts by the New York State Association of Counties and the NYS County Veteran Service Officers’ Association, who originated this work in 2021.
Program Contacts
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