Honor our nation’s heroes with the Operation Hometown Hero essay contest. Nassau County residents are invited to submit a brief essay—including a submission of scanned vintage family photos, letters or other mementos regarding military service—about veterans in their family, or those they know.
Essays must be submitted by Oct. 20. Submissions will be re
viewed by leaders from various veterans’ organizations. The winners will be selected by the end of October and invited to participate in an armor experience on Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11) at the Museum of American Armor, located inside Old Bethpage Village Restoration.
“I encourage residents to honor America’s veterans by paying tribute to their bravery and sacrifice in our Operation Hometown Hero essay contest,” said County Executive Ed Mangano. “Thank you to Stop & Shop for sponsoring this important program, and to the Museum of American Armor for hosting our winners for what is sure to be an educational experience.”
Participants may mail submissions to Operation Hometown Hero at the Museum of American Armor, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804 or email info@museumofamericanarmor.com.
—Submitted by the Office of Ed Mangano
