Veterans Day observances held nationwide
The gist
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is waiving day use fees at more than 2,850 recreation areas for Veterans Day, November 11.
The waiver covers boat ramps and beaches, not camping, as ceremonies nationwide mark the day.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2, 2026USACE announced it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 recreation areas nationwide for Veterans Day, covering boat launch ramps and swimming beaches but not camping or specialized facilities.
- Nov 5, 2026The American Legion published a list of Veterans Day deals and discounts, including free meals and discounts at chains such as IHOP, Blaze Pizza and Buffalo Wild Wings on Nov. 11.
- Nov 6, 2026Tri-Town area (Massachusetts) events were announced, including a Marion ceremony at 11:00 am with guest speaker Lieutenant Christopher P. Gerrior, U.S. Navy (Retired), and a Mattapoisett ceremony with nationwide bell ringing at 11:00 am.
Key terms
- USACE
- The military engineering branch of the United States Army, handling military construction and civil works projects.
- Armistice Day
- A commemoration held each November 11 marking the 1918 armistice that ended fighting on the Western Front.
- Western Front
- The main theatre of fighting in World War I, running through Belgium and northeastern France.
Source: Wikipedia