Governor Gordon and the Wyoming Veterans Commission have announced four celebrations around the state for “Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day” on Saturday, May 10. During the 61st Legislative Session in 2011, the day of welcoming was codified in state law.

All Wyoming veterans, especially those from the Vietnam War, Korean War, and other veterans who were not properly thanked upon their return home, are invited to attend and receive the welcome and thanks of a grateful state. Military service members, surviving spouses of veterans, and family members are also welcome to attend.

Ceremonies will take place in the following communities and feature remarks by Governor Mark Gordon, Maj. Gen. Greg Porter, the Adjutant General of Wyoming, and Veterans Commission Chairman Ken Persson, as well as other veterans and local officials. Receiving lines will be formed so Wyoming residents can join the effort to thank our Veterans. 

• 8:45 am in Afton at the Afton Readiness Center,  391 Warrior Way.
• 10:45 am in Riverton  at the CWC Health & Science  Building, 2660 Peck Ave.
• 1:15 pm in Sheridan at  The Hub on Smith, 211 Smith St.
• 3:15 pm  in Wheatland at the Platte Valley Bank Conference Center, 200 16th St. 

Wyoming communities are also encouraged to host their own celebrations to honor Wyoming veterans who may not have been thanked for their service or welcomed home.

For additional information, contact the Wyoming Veterans Commission at (307) 777-8151.