With gratitude for their service: Operation Green Light
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners proclaimed the week of November 4 - 11 as Operation Green Light for all Veterans for serving our nation at their Administrative Matters meeting.
Operation Green Light is a national recognition that started in 2021 in New York and is also recognized by the National Association of Counties [NACo] and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers [NACVSO].
Staff from Larimer County Veteran Service previewed Operation Green Light and its importance to the community.
“The work that you all do in the Veterans Service Office is so important for Veterans to not feel forgotten and know they have resources, as well as the great work you do year-round,” said Larimer County Commissioner Jody Shadduck-McNally.
From November 4 – 11, 2025, both the Larimer County Administrative Services Building in Fort Collins and the Larimer County Loveland Campus building will be lit with green energy-saving LED lights on timers to symbolize gratitude and support for our Veterans.
“This is such a great visual reminder that we need to respect and honor our Veterans,” added Larimer County Commissioner Kristin Stephens.
Community members and businesses can also support Operation Green Light by changing one light to green inside a home, on a front porch, or at a business entrance. Veterans continue to serve our community in many ways after their military service in volunteer organizations, local government, businesses, and other organizations. Almost 200,000 service members transition to civilian communities every year.
“Our thanks go to our Veterans Service Office for providing a vital service to help our Veterans navigate a very complicated system to access their benefits that they’ve earned from their military service,” said Larimer County Commissioner John Kefalas.
Larimer County supports our Veterans to ensure they have the resources they need as valued community members transitioning to civilian life. Nationally, about 200,000 service members transition to civilian communities each year. Still, between 44% and 72% of those service members can experience high levels of stress during their transition from military to civilian life, with mental health issues.
