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Los Angeles County Shines Green in Support of Veterans

A collage showing Los Angeles County buildings and landmarks illuminated in green for Operation Green Light, honoring veterans and military families. The left side reads “Shining Green in Support of Veterans, November 4–11,” with the hashtags #OperationGreenLight and #LAC4Veterans and logos for Los Angeles County, Military and Veterans Affairs, VPAN, and NACo at the bottom.

LOS ANGELES (November 2025) — In honor of Operation Green Light for Veterans, the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (MVA) is joining county departments, cities, and community partners across the nation in illuminating buildings and landmarks green from Nov. 4–11 to honor veterans and their families.

This symbolic gesture demonstrates Los Angeles County’s ongoing commitment to veterans and encourages residents, businesses, and organizations to shine a light of gratitude and hope while raising awareness of the resources available to support those who served.

“Veterans continue to serve long after they take off the uniform,” said U.S. Army Veteran Jim Zenner, director, MVA. “They strengthen our neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities. Lighting Los Angeles County green honors that ongoing service and reflects our commitment to helping veterans thrive.”

Launched by the National Association of Counties (NACo), Operation Green Light raises awareness of the challenges many veterans face and highlights the local, state, and federal resources available to assist them. Now in its fifth year, the campaign invites communities to show their appreciation by shining green lights as a symbol of gratitude and hope.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, led by Board Chair Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Fifth District, has proclaimed Nov. 11, 2025, as Veterans Day in Los Angeles County and reaffirmed the county’s participation in Operation Green Light. The motion encourages residents, businesses, and local governments to join the effort by lighting their own spaces green in support of veterans.

Los Angeles County is home to more than 230,000 veterans. Many rely on county programs and partners for benefits, housing, employment, health care, and peer support. Through Operation Green Light, participants highlight these resources while honoring the sacrifices and enduring strength of veterans and their families.

Participating county sites include:

  • Bob Hope Patriotic Hall, Headquarters for MVA, in downtown Los Angeles
  • The Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) headquarters in the City of Industry
  • The Board of Supervisors Chief Executive Office at Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
  • The Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures buildings in Arcadia and South Gate
  • The Office of the County Counsel
  • The County Probation Department
  • The County Library
  • The County Development Authority
  • The Department of Beaches and Harbors:
    • Marina Towers, Marina del Rey
    • Parking Kiosk at Zuma Beach in Malibu
    • Manhattan Beach Maintenance Yard
    • Knob Hill Maintenance Yard, Redondo Beach
    • Entry Fountain at Burton W. Chace Park in Marina del Rey
  • The Department of Health Services:
    • Los Angeles General Medical Center
    • Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
    • Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    • High Desert Regional Health Center
    • Martin-Luther King Jr. – Outpatient Center
  • The City of Pico Rivera City Hall

“Lighting a single bulb may seem small, but together they become a beacon of gratitude,” Zenner said. “I am inviting residents, businesses, and agencies across Los Angeles County to take part and help us honor every veteran and family who has served.”

Residents and organizations can participate by:

  • Lighting homes, offices, or landmarks in green during the week of Veterans Day, Nov. 4–11.
  • Sharing photos, videos, or posts on social media using #OperationGreenLight and #LAC4Veterans
  • Submitting photos or videos through the form at https://forms.gle/qCAHQCwVkW15nZXP6 or emailing pio@mva.lacounty.gov.

“Operation Green Light is an opportunity to thank veterans for both their service to our nation and their contributions to our communities,” said NACo Executive Director Matthew Chase. “With hundreds of counties coming together to light up everything from courthouses to bridges, we know veterans will see and feel our gratitude for their selflessness and courage.”

Through Operation Green Light, Los Angeles County underscores its continued mission to ensure no veteran is left behind — illuminating not only landmarks, but also pathways to connection, care, and community for those who served.

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