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*News Release*
May 7, 2025
CONTACT: Michael Pearlman, Communications Director
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*Governor and Veterans Commission to Host Veterans Welcome Home Day Events around WY on Saturday, May 10*
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Gordon and the Wyoming Veterans Commission have announced four celebrations around the state for “Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day” on Saturday, May 10. During the 61st Legislative Session in 2011, the day of welcoming was codified in state law [ [link removed] ].
All Wyoming veterans, especially those from the Vietnam War, Korean War, and other veterans who were not properly thanked upon their return home, are invited to attend and receive the welcome and thanks of a grateful state. Military service members, surviving spouses of veterans, and family members are also welcome to attend.
Ceremonies will take place in the following communities and feature remarks by Governor Mark Gordon, Maj. Gen. Greg Porter, the Adjutant General of Wyoming, and Veterans Commission Chairman Ken Persson, as well as other veterans and local officials. Receiving lines will be formed so Wyoming residents can join the effort to thank our veterans.
* *8:45 am in Afton* at the Afton Readiness Center, 391 Warrior Way.
* *10:45 am in Riverton* at the CWC Health & Science Building, 2660 Peck Ave.
* *1:15 pm in Sheridan* at The Hub on Smith, 211 Smith St.
* *3:15 pm in Wheatland *at the Platte Valley Bank Conference Center, 200 16th St.
Wyoming communities are also encouraged to host their own celebrations to honor Wyoming veterans who may not have been thanked for their service or welcomed home.
For additional information, contact the Wyoming Veterans Commission at (307) 777-8151.
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