Oregon National Guard officials, citizen soldiers take part in Veterans Day events and celebrations around the state

Members of 2nd Battalion, 218th Field Artillery Regiment, Oregon Army National Guard, fire an M119 howitzer during a 21-gun salute at the Veterans Day Memorial Service on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Veterans Memorial in Timber Linn Park, Albany. The ceremonial salute honored fallen service members during the morning service preceding Linn County's annual Veterans Day parade, — National Guard photo, Aaron Perkins, Oregon Military Dept. Public Affairs

Published November 11, 2024 8:51 pm

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon National Guard participated in various ceremonies and events around the state on Veterans Day, Monday, to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, The Adjutant General of Oregon, took part in the 73rd Annual Linn County Veterans Day Parade, watching the annual celebration from the Reviewing Stand, in downtown Albany, Oregon.

On Saturday Nov. 9, Brig. Gronewold attend the Veteran's Day banquet also held in Albany, for veterans and members of the Oregon National Guard.

In Salem, Oregon Air National Guard Col. Ryan Barton, Deputy Commander, Oregon Joint Domestic Operations Command, delivered remarks as the Keynote Speaker for the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs 2024 Veterans Day event in Salem.

While in Beaverton, Army National Guard Col. Tannis Mittelbach, Director of Logistics for the Oregon Army National Guard served as the Keynote speaker for the Veterans Day Celebration hosted by the American Legion Post 124.

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