Fort A.P. Hill commander strengthens community ties through Veterans Day outreach in Bowling Green, Richmond

Official Statements

• Fort Walker, November 12: “BOWLING GREEN, Va. — Invited by the Caroline County Commission, LtCol Howard served as the keynote speaker for the county's annual Veterans Day commemoration at the historic courthouse lawn in Bowling Green. The ceremony opened with an invocation, followed by the national anthem and an Armed Forces Medley recognizing each branch of service.”

• Fort Walker, November 12: “During the keynote address, LtCol Howard emphasized that installation readiness relies heavily on the unwavering support of neighboring civic leaders, businesses, families, and local veterans. " Whether it is through our shared emergency services partnerships or local businesses welcoming our personnel, this town embodies what it means to be a true defense community. You don’t just host us; you strengthen us." Howard said. Following the commander's remarks, the ceremony concluded with a benediction and closing tribute to past and present service members.”

• Fort Walker, November 12: “Later that afternoon, the A.P. Hill commander and the public affairs officer traveled south to Richmond at the invitation of Rabbi Steve Silver to visit students at the Rudlin Torah Academy. The outreach visits focused on educating the private school's students on the history of Veterans Day, the role of the armed forces, and how military service directly safeguards the constitutional freedoms and religious liberties Americans exercise daily. "Children, freedom isn’t free.”

• Fort Walker, November 12: “My parents had to escape from countries where they could never attend a religious school such as this. And it because we live in a country where men like these are willing to defend our rights, we are here in this school today," said Silver. Active engagement beyond the installation gates remains a top priority for the Fort A.P. Hill command team.”

• Fort Walker, November 12: “By participating in civic ceremonies in Caroline County and educational forums in the greater Richmond area, installation leadership continues to foster mutual trust, regional partnership, and public understanding of the military's mission.”