Alaska Veterans Day: Honoring Service & Sacrifice

Veterans Day in Alaska: A Day of Honor and GratitudeOn November tenth, Alaska communities prepare to honor Veterans Day with various events. In Southcentral Alaska, Anchorage hosts a ceremony at Merrill Field, while Wasillas Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association gathers at the Veterans Wall of Honor. Palmers Matanuska-Susitna College presents a tribute with a special presentation, POW/MIA Ceremony, and honors retired Sergeant Tom Spangler.In Fairbanks, the Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs hosts a barbecue luncheon and Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony, while Interior Alaska American Legion Post ninety-nine partners with Eielson Air Force Base Honor Guard and North Pole High School JROTC for a flag retirement ceremony. Southeast Alaska Native Veterans hold a ceremony and luncheon with a keynote address from retired Army Major General Richard Mustion. These events offer meaningful opportunities for communities to express gratitude for veterans service and sacrifices. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.