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NC DMVA: turn your porch lights green to show support for veterans

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published November 9, 2023 at 6:25 AM EST
Carolina Field of Honor in Kernersville.
The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
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Carolina Field of Honor in Kernersville.

The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is urging everyone this Veterans Week to turn their outside lights green in honor of servicemen and women.

NC DMVA is urging homeowners, businesses, and all levels of government to participate in Operation Greenlight to honor and show support for veterans inclusive of all military branches.

The initiative is also intended to raise awareness about the challenges faced by many of those who have served.

Veterans Day is on Saturday.

NC DMVA is also asking people to share their participation on social media using hashtag #OperationGreenlight.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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