Lincoln County plans to illuminate county buildings green from Monday through Nov. 12 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort uniting counties to support military veterans.
The initiative, led by the National Association of Counties, is designed to raise awareness around the challenges faced by many veterans and the resources available at the county, state, and federal levels to assist them and their families.
More than 300 counties participated in Operation Green Light last year.
Lincoln County Veteran Services helps veterans navigate the complexity of the Veterans Administration, and also assists with homeless/houseless veterans, employment services, widow and dependent benefits as well as veteran disability and pension benefits.
Lincoln County commissioners Wednesday approved a resolution in support of Operation Green Light, encouraging residents to participate Nov. 6-12 by placing a green light on their home or business.
“Lincoln County is home to approximately 5,200 individuals who served in the U.S. military,” said county Veterans Service Officer Keith Barnes. “That accounts for almost 10 percent of the county’s population. The simple act of having a green light at your residence or business will show that you care for these individuals.”
In addition to lighting county buildings, bridges, and other meaningful landmarks, commissioners urged residents, businesses and other organizations to participate by simply changing one light to a green.
