Fellow Rangers,

The message below comes from Adjutant Erik Anthes:
Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson has extended an invitation to all Missouri veterans, law enforcement, and emergency personnel to attend a Veterans Week Kickoff event at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City on Saturday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will kick off a week of veteran events across Missouri to celebrate America’s veterans, law enforcement, and emergency personnel. The ceremony will feature performances by the 135th Army Band, the Monticello Singers, and displays by the Missouri National Guard and State Highway Patrol. Special recognition will be given to all attending World War II and Korea veterans as well as veterans currently serving in law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency personnel. Motorcycles and patrol cars are welcome and encouraged.

The kickoff schedule is as follows:

10:00 a.m. – Dedication of Gold Star Memorial (southeast side of the State Capitol)

10:30 a.m. – Movement to South Lawn

11:00 a.m. – Ceremony Begins

11:10 a.m. – B-2 Fly Over

11:15 a.m. – Recognition of Veterans

12:00 p.m. – Ceremony Concludes

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Static displays and veteran service organizations showcase

For more information, please contact Erik.