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SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon National Guard participated in various ceremonies and events around the state on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, The Adjutant General of Oregon, took part in the 73rd Annual Linn County Veterans Day Parade, watching the annual celebration from the Reviewing Stand, in downtown Albany, Oregon. On Nov. 9, Brig. Gronewold attend the Veteran's Day banquet also held in Albany, for Veterans and members of the Oregon National Guard.
In Salem, Oregon Air National Guard Col. Ryan Barton, Deputy Commander, Oregon Joint Domestic Operations Command, delivered remarks as the Keynote Speaker for the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs 2024 Veterans Day event in Salem, Oregon. While in Beaverton, Army National Guard Col. Tannis Mittelbach, Director of Logistics for the Oregon Army National Guard served as the Keynote speaker for the Veterans Day Celebration hosted by the American Legion Post 124.
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241111-Z-NJ272-10013: Oregon Air National Guard Col. Ryan Barton, Deputy Commander, Oregon Joint Domestic Operations Command, gives remarks during the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs 2024 Veterans Day event in Salem, Oregon, November 11, 2024. Barton was one of several guest speakers, to include keynote speaker Oregon Governor Tina Kotek (pictured at left) at the event outside the State Capitol. (National Guard photo by Maj. Leslie Reed, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)
241111-Z-NJ272-1002: Oregon Governor, Tina Kotek, gives remarks during the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs 2024 Veterans Day event in Salem, Oregon, November 11, 2024. Kotek reflected on her own father's service in the Korean War, as well as her experience working with the Oregon National Guard. (National Guard photo by Maj. Leslie Reed, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)
241109-Z-CM403-1001: Veterans and current Oregon National Guard members celebrated Veteran's Day at a local banquet held in their honor in Albany, Oregon, Nov. 9, 2024. Opening banquet speaker was Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, The Adjutant General (TAG) of the Oregon National Guard. (National Guard photo by Aaron Perkins, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)
241109-Z-CM403-1003: Veterans and current Oregon National Guard members celebrated Veteran's Day at a local banquet held in their honor in Albany, Oregon, Nov. 9, 2024. Opening banquet speaker was Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, The Adjutant General (TAG) of the Oregon National Guard. (National Guard photo by Aaron Perkins, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)
241111-Z-ZJ128-1001: Members of 2nd Battalion, 218th Field Artillery Regiment, Oregon Army National Guard, fire an M119 howitzer during a 21-gun salute at the Veterans Day Memorial Service on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Veterans Memorial in Timber Linn Park, Albany, Ore. The ceremonial salute honored fallen service members during the morning service preceding Linn County's annual Veterans Day parade. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. W. Chris Clyne, Oregon Army National Guard Public Affairs)
241111-Z-ZJ128-1002: Brig. Gen. Alan Gronewold, The Adjutant General of Oregon, salutes as the Oregon Army National Guard's 234th Army Band marches past the reviewing stand, accompanied by his wife Rebecca, during the 73rd Annual Linn County Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in downtown Albany, Ore. Thousands of spectators lined the streets for one of Oregon's largest Veterans Day celebrations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. W. Chris Clyne, Oregon Army National Guard Public Affairs)
241111-Z-ZJ128-1003: From left, Albany Mayor Alex Johnson II, Brig. Gen. Alan Gronewold, The Adjutant General of Oregon, his son Pete, and wife Rebecca wave to participants during the 73rd Annual Linn County Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in downtown Albany, Ore. The parade, one of Oregon's largest Veterans Day celebrations, drew thousands of spectators to the city's downtown streets.(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. W. Chris Clyne, Oregon Army National Guard Public Affairs)
241111-Z-ZJ128-1004: From left, Maj. Jason Goodard, Oregon Army National Guard, retired Col. Thomas Kirk Jr. and his wife Ann, Albany Mayor Alex Johnson II, Brig. Gen. Alan Gronewold, The Adjutant General of Oregon, his son Pete and wife Rebecca stand in the review stand during the 73rd Annual Linn County Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in downtown Albany, Ore. Col. Kirk, Mayor Johnson and Brig. Gen. Gronewold render salutes as Albany's Junior ROTC unit passes the reviewing stand. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. W. Chris Clyne, Oregon Army National Guard Public Affairs)
241111-Z-CH590-1121 and 241111-Z-CH590-1094: Oregon Army National Guard Col. Tannis Mittlebach delivers remarks as the Keynote Speaker during the Veterans Day Celebration hosted by American Legion Post 124, at Bible Church in Beaverton, Oregon on Nov. 11, 2024. (National Guard Photo by John Hughel, Oregon Military Department)
241111-Z-CH590-1094: Jessica Bradley, Women Veterans’ Coordinator, Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs delivers remarks during the Veterans Day Celebration hosted by American Legion Post 124, at Bible Church in Beaverton, Oregon on Nov. 11, 2024. (National Guard Photo by John Hughel, Oregon Military Department)