OAKLAND, Calif. - Veterans Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Swords to Plowshares , a nonprofit which serves veterans, held an early celebration in Oakland ahead of that date to honor those who've served this country.

Organizers said they are keeping an eye on the federal government shutdown and its possible impact on veterans and their families.

Tramecia Garner, Swords to Plowshares executive director, said that so far, VA services have not been affected, but that things may change if the government shutdown continues.

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Veterans said the Oakland celebration wsa a chance to catch up with each other and share stories.

They broke bread together at the annual gathering.

Del Seymour, a United States Army veteran, saw combat in Vietnam. He said he thinks about the past and the p

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