In recognition of Operation Green Light, the county government is illuminating the façade of the Chester County Historic Courthouse in green from Nov. 7 to Sunday, Nov. 13. Additionally, the county commissioners recently presented a proclamation recognizing Operation Green Light to county director of veterans services Susan Price.

Operation Green Light is a new initiative that aims to show support for veterans of all military conflicts, as well as to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by many veterans and their families, along with the resources that are available to assist them. The initiative was introduced by the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania and the National Association of Counties.

Price encourages local residents to join in displaying green lights to show their gratitude for the sacrifices of veterans and their families. She noted that there are more than 24,000 veterans in Chester County.

Chester County Veterans Affairs (VA) provides benefit information and application services to all veterans and their spouses and dependents in Chester County, helping them to receive the benefits they are entitled to under county, state, and federal laws. The VA also maintains Chester County's veteran graves registration record, distributes flags and military grave markers, and supports the veteran mentorship program for Chester County's veteran's treatment court program.

Additional county services for veterans include the recording of military discharges by the Chester County Recorder of Deeds Office, which safeguards discharge documents in the event of loss, misplacement or natural disaster, and a Veteran ID Program offering discounts to businesses throughout Chester County.

For more information about the programs and services offered by the VA, visit http://www.chesco.org/veterans.