Fort Hamilton post marks Veterans Day
The U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Hamilton held its annual Veterans Day observance Nov. 10 on the grounds of the Community Club and in front of the Fort Hamilton Memorial Monument. In New York City, the United War Veterans Council held its 102nd Annual New York City Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 along Fifth Avenue from 25th to 48th Street.
At the Fort Hamilton ceremony, base Police Chief Robert Baker narrated the event. The presentation of colors was executed by the NYC Joint Armed Forces Color Guard, with the invocation delivered by Garrison Chaplain Capt. Scott Norman, and the national anthem sung by Sgt. Jenny Zayas of the NYC MEPS unit. Welcoming remarks were given by Garrison Commander Col. Craig Martin.