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Orange County has launched Operation Green Light for Veterans to support veterans and provide information about available services. The initiative, in partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, will illuminate several county buildings in green from Tuesday through Nov. 11. According to Orange County, the program highlights the ways veterans are assisted at the county, state, and federal levels. The illumination aims to honor veterans and provide information about available resources. "Operation Green Light for Veterans helps bring attention to the many services we provide to veterans, service members, and their families," Orange County Veterans Services Officer Brynn Schreiner said in an official announcement. Now in its fourth year, the program is expected to involve hundreds of counties nationwide. County veterans service officers assist veterans in accessing more than $52 billion in federal benefits annually, including health, disability, and compensation claims, supporting approximately 200,000 service members who transition to civilian life each year. In addition to county participation, Operation Green Light invites residents, businesses, and organizations to replace a single light bulb inside or outside their homes with a green one. This gesture is intended to show support and recognition for veterans in the community. The green lights serve as visible symbols of appreciation and help raise awareness about the ongoing resources and assistance available to those who have served.
