EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso County recognized the Veteran of the Year on Monday.
Retired Staff Sergeant James H. Green Jr. was the subject of a resolution during the County Commissioners Court Meeting, where he was recognized as the El Paso County Veteran of the Year for 2025 to 2026.
“If it hadn’t been for the lord on my side, I wouldn’t be standing here today,” said Green after he took the mic in front of the County commissioners and thanked God, his wife and daughter, all those who nominated him and his fellow veterans.
Retired Staff Sergeant James H. Green Jr. recognized as the El Paso County Veteran of the Year for 2025 to 2026. Credit: El Paso County via YouTube
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“El Paso sets the example for what it means to be a community that honors services,” Green said.
Green added that as the Veteran of the Year, he plans to visit different events across the City of El Paso and the County.
Green also considers the honor a reminder to keep working for the community.
“Service is a lifelong mission,” Green said.
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Along with Green, a World War II veteran was also recognized.
Private First Class Eliseo Silva Fernandez, who is 101 years old and, according to the County, the oldest living WWII combat vet in the Borderland, was recognized as the Honorary Veteran of the Year for 2025. Credit: El Paso County via YouTube{ }
Private First Class Eliseo Silva Fernandez, who is 101 years old and, according to the County, the oldest living WWII combat vet in the Borderland, was recognized as the Honorary Veteran of the Year for 2025.
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