Veterans Day Parade-assignment 6

Veteran's Day Parade November 11, 2019

The Willamette Valley Pipes and Drums Honor Guard leads the band down 2nd street in Albany, OR for this year's Veterans Day Parade. The Willamette Valley Pipes ad Drums is being led by Pipe Major Steve Fowles throughout downtown Albany and plays Scottish music for the crowd to bring insight on Scottish music and traditions.

The Santiam Detachment, located in Albany, Oregon, waves to the crowd and tosses candy to children as they pass by with local Linn-Benton Young Marines and family members of Marines.  
The Marine Corps League is Open to All Honorably discharged or active Marines, FMF Corpsmen, and FMF Chaplains with 90 days or more of service or persons who are serving, or have served in the United States Marine Corps reserve, regardless of national origin, race, or sex.

A member from The Oregon National Guard marches in full combat gear at this year's Veterans Day Parade in Albany, Oregon. The Oregon National Guard is a vital unit for military readiness and constantly participates in military scenarios to prepare for deployment. The Army National Guard consists of 41 armories in roughly 33 communities throughout Oregon.