Don’t miss the Howard County Veterans Day Parade and Celebration this Sunday, Nov. 8! The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. followed by a ceremony. Join us in celebrating our county’s Veterans and their dedication and service to our nation. Learn more: buff.ly/sFIDPYR
This weekend, catch the premier of the new Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument documentary! It will be shown on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 5 p.m. as part of Howard County’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. More: buff.ly/3HH42uY
“I always explained to my airmen and airwomen that being in the National Guard or Reserves is like a juggling act with three balls in the air: family, work and Guard,” said Col. Andrew I. Wolkstein, 2026 Grand Marshal of the Howard County Veterans Day Parade and Celebration.
Join us in honoring Col. Wolkstein at the parade this Sunday, Nov. 8. Learn more: buff.ly/sFIDPYR
Today, Oct. 31, is the last day to apply to march in the Howard County Veterans Day Parade and Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 8! If you’re a military or Veterans group, faith community, school, civic group, local business or organization, apply now: buff.ly/YUSvZXA
Don't miss the premiere of a documentary about the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument as part of Howard County’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary Nov. 7. Event details: buff.ly/NsnQneO
A special thank you to Bowen’s Bus Service for supporting the Howard County Veterans Day Parade and Celebration as a Gold Sponsor! Their generosity helps make the Nov. 8 event possible as our community gathers to recognize Veterans, service members and military families.
Today, on National Day of the Deployed, the Howard County Veterans Foundation honors the brave service members serving far from home. We recognize their dedication and sacrifice and extend our gratitude to the families and loved ones who support them every step of the way.
What does the new Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument mean to you? Tell us your story for a chance to be featured by the Howard County Veterans Foundation: buff.ly/Z176DGh
Please join us in thanking two sponsors of the Howard County Veterans Day Parade and Celebration on Nov. 8: Silver Sponsor American Legion Post 156 and Bronze Sponsor Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7472. Their generous support helps bring our community together.
It’s not too late to march in the Howard County Veterans Day Parade and Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 8! If you’re a military or Veterans group, faith community, school, civic group, local business or organization, apply to march by Oct. 31: buff.ly/YUSvZXA
Join us for the premiere of a short documentary about the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument on Nov. 7 at 4:30 p.m. in Columbia. The premier is part of Howard County’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Learn more: buff.ly/NsnQneO
Please join us in thanking American Gold Star Mothers as a Gold Sponsor of the Howard County Veterans Day Parade and Celebration on Nov. 8! Their support helps make this special day possible.
Are you in a military or Veterans group, faith community, school, civic group, local business or organization? March with us in the Howard County Veterans Day Parade and Celebration this year on Sunday, Nov. 8! Apply by Oct. 31: buff.ly/6ZLiKK2
On the U.S. Navy birthday, we honor the sailors who have served our nation with dedication, courage and professionalism since the Navy’s founding on Oct. 13, 1775. We thank all Navy Veterans and active-duty sailors for their service and sacrifice and celebrate their proud legacy.
“Throughout his adult life, Andrew Wolkstein has embodied selfless service to his patients, fellow military service members, fellow Veterans and his community,” said retired Army Col. James Gregory Jolissaint, commander of American Legion Post 156.
Join us in honoring Col. Wolkstein as the 2026 Grand Marshal of the Howard County Veterans Day Parade and Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 8. Learn more about Col. Wolkstein here: buff.ly/ApgtyFs
The Howard County Veterans Foundation was saddened to hear of the passing of Howard T. Mooney Jr. A founding board member of the foundation, he served from the first day the organization was formed until his death. Read more about Howard and his impact: buff.ly/gGtXvm5
The Howard County Veterans Day Parade and Celebration returns Nov. 8! We’re proud to recognize Howard Hughes Communities as a Diamond Sponsor of this meaningful event honoring our Veterans, service members and military families. Thank you, Howard Hughes Communities!



















