Whidbey’s military roots run deep, and the island will be honoring former service members accordingly this Veterans Day.

On Tuesday, Nov. 11, the Oak Harbor Navy League is hosting its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. in the Oak Harbor High School auditorium. Music will be provided by a community band along with the high school band, and NJROTC bell ringers and color guard will be involved as well. Juliann Althoff, formerly the director of the Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor, will be the guest speaker. The public is invited to attend, as are local elected officials.

Larry Munns of the Oak Harbor Navy League said the group has been involved in this event for “several decades.” He added, “It’s always great to honor our veterans.”

The ceremony is expected to end at noon, just before t

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