Orange County is participating in Operation Green Light for Veterans by illuminating several county buildings green from November 4 to 11. This initiative is part of a national campaign involving counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo), and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers to show support for veterans and increase awareness about available resources.
“Operation Green Light for Veterans helps bring attention to the many services we provide to veterans, service members, and their families,” said Orange County Veterans Services Officer Brynn Schreiner. “Our office connects veterans to Veterans Administration benefits and other resources.”
Now in its fourth year, Operation Green Light expects participation from hundreds of counties nationwide. Counties play a significant role in helping veterans access federal health, disability, and compensation benefits each year. According to the county, service officers assist former service members in obtaining more than $52 billion in federal benefits annually and help support about 200,000 service members transitioning into civilian life every year.
The county encourages residents, businesses, and organizations to join the effort by changing one light bulb inside or outside their homes to green. The goal is to demonstrate appreciation for veterans and foster conversations about their needs and available services.
For information on local Veterans Services, residents can contact Brynn Schreiner at 919-245-2890 or visit https://orangecountync.gov/1829/Veteran-Services.
In related educational news within Orange County, nearly half of high school seniors who took the science portion of the ACT during the 2022-23 school year were considered ready for college. Specifically, out of 1,407 senior students tested in science, 692 (49.2%) met college readiness standards according to data from https://www.dpi.nc.gov/. Similarly, among juniors taking the same test that year, 725 out of 1,431 (50.7%) were deemed college-ready.
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