As communities across the nation paused to honor veterans Tuesday, the USS Hornet in Alameda hosted a Veterans Day ceremony, a celebration of service that comes amid new challenges during the government shutdown.

Veterans, families and community members gathered at the historic ship with a message of respect and remembrance – and a call to ensure care for all those who served.

While a funding bill to reopen the government heads to the House for approval, the shutdown has stalled many VA services, from benefit offices to job counseling and call centers.

"Veterans are impacted just like everyone else in the country," said Omar Farmer with the Alameda County Veterans Affairs Commission. "It’s a tragic result of what’s happening in the federal government, and we want to make sure that veter

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