Chester County Encourages Community Support for Veterans During Operation Green Light

For the third year, the Chester County Commissioners and Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs are supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide initiative that recognizes the important contributions of veterans and their families. Operation Green Light takes place this year from November 4-11.

For Operation Green Light, the Commissioners will present a proclamation and illuminate the façade of the Chester County Historic Courthouse in green. The County encourages residents to join in supporting Operation Green Light by shining a green light bulb from November 4-11 to show veterans and their families that they are seen and appreciated.

To help with the effort, Chester County Veterans Affairs is giving away green light bulbs - while supplies last - to county residents and businesses, thanks to a grant from Walmart.

Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe said, "Participation in Operation Green Light is a great way for all of us to show appreciation and support for our veterans - those who have served or are serving - as well as their families.

"It's also a chance to remind veterans of the benefits and resources available to them year-round through the Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs and the Coatesville VA Medical Center. Through Operation Green Light, we acknowledge the commitment and sacrifices made by the men and women in the armed forces and reserves and thank them for their service."

Chester County's Department of Veterans Affairs Acting Director Susanne Fink said, "Many veterans aren't aware of all they are entitled to as current or former service members, and Operation Green Light brings attention to those entitlements. The Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs is here to help our more than 24,500 veterans and their families navigate all the county, state, and federal resources, including application services, healthcare, and eligibility and enrollment assistance."

Operation Green Light was established by the National Association of Counties and is supported by the County Commissioners' Association of Pennsylvania. County residents interested in supporting Operation Green Light may pick up a free green light bulb at the Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs located in the Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester. Additional locations where free green light bulbs are available can be found on the Chester County Veterans Affairs website,

The Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs encourages anyone participating in Operation Green Light to take a photo of their green light display and send it to [email protected]. The Chester County Historic Courthouse will be illuminated in green from November 4-11.

For more information about the programs and services offered by the Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs and for details on where to get a green light bulb, visit chesco.org/veterans.