Veteran's Day offerings around SouthCentral
FastCast digital headlines for the afternoon of Nov. 8, 2024.ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska has the highest number of veterans per capita of any U.S. State, a fact that is especially relevant on Veteran’s Day, this Monday, November 11.
With roughly 56,000 veterans in the state according to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 10.5 percent of Alaska‘s population has served in the Armed forces at some point in their life. This Veteran’s Day, current and retired armed forces members and veteran organizations are honoring the holiday, inviting others to ask about their time in the service.
“Every veteran has a story,” said Retired Brigadier General Julio R. Banez. “Whether it’s just the time at boot camp all the way through their military service.” There are several Veteran’s Day events throughout the Anchorage and Mat-Su area, including the following:Maj. General Torrence Saxe will host the ceremony at the Alaska National Guard Armory at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony is open to the public but civilians must get a visitor’s pass at the Boniface or Ft. Richardson Gates.will be serving food and screening “Top Gun: Maverick“ at The Den on UAA’s Campus to honor UAA students, faculty and staff who have served.
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