{"id":247490,"date":"2026-04-01T23:24:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T23:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/247490\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T23:24:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T23:24:14","slug":"recognize-local-vets-through-long-beachs-veterans-banner-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/247490\/","title":{"rendered":"Recognize local vets through Long Beach\u2019s Veterans Banner Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging residents to submit nominations for the third annual Long Beach Veterans Banner Program.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In 2025, 65 veterans were honored<\/a> through the program, with each receiving an individualized banner at locations throughout Long Beach. Up to 65 veterans will be chosen for this year\u2019s program class. The City\u2019s Office of Veterans Support, alongside the Long Beach Veterans Commission, will lead the selection of banners to be displayed city-wide for one year, beginning in the summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Veterans Banner Program offers a meaningful and visible way to honor and celebrate those who dutifully served our country,\u201d said Mayor Rex Richardson in a public statement. \u201cThe program celebrates the contributions of our veterans and highlights Long Beach\u2019s rich naval history.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Leadership from the Long Beach Veterans Commission, Long Beach Running and People of the Earth Krew of presented with certificates of recognition from the city and the State Assembly during the Long Beach Veterans Day celebration at Houghton Park on Nov. 12, 2022. These groups helped plan the events for the day. (Richard H. Grant | Signal Tribune)<\/p>\n

The community is invited to nominate any living or deceased veterans who meet one of the following eligibility requirements:<\/p>\n

Born or raised in Long Beach<\/p>\n

Currently works or previously worked in Long Beach<\/p>\n

Currently resides or previously resided in Long Beach<\/p>\n

Educated in Long Beach\u00a0<\/p>\n

Formerly stationed or worked at the Long Beach Naval Station or Shipyard, Long Beach Naval Hospital, Long Beach Armory or Veterans Affairs Long Beach<\/p>\n

Nominations can be submitted through the Veterans Banner Program\u2019s online nomination form<\/a> now through Wednesday, April 15.<\/p>\n

Applicants will be asked to complete the following:<\/p>\n

Identify which of the eligibility criteria the nominee meets.<\/p>\n

Provide information about the veteran nominee\u2019s military service, including service branch, dates of service, primary duties performed and highest rank attained as well as notable honors or awards, if applicable.<\/p>\n

Describe any connections the veteran nominee may have to Long Beach, such as involvement with local civic, community-based or veterans\u2019 organizations or other community involvement.<\/p>\n

Provide the veteran nominee\u2019s bio, which will be posted on the City\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

Provide a high-resolution photo if selected for the program.<\/p>\n

All applications will be reviewed by the Long Beach Veterans Commission to verify eligibility and anonymized to lessen selection bias. The selected honorees will be notified by May.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The 2026 iteration of the Veterans Banner Program was funded by a one-time monetary increase as part of the City\u2019s Adopted Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, done in support of the Long Beach Veterans Commission\u2019s increased outreach and education efforts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To learn more about the Veterans Banner Program, visit longbeach.gov\/vetsbanner<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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