Counties Honor Veterans at 10th Early Veterans Day
Ingham and Clinton county veterans affairs departments hosted the annual event at the Gier Community Center in Lansing.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Military
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The Ingham and Clinton county departments of veterans affairs hosted the 10th annual early Veterans Day event at the Gier Community Center in Lansing. The gathering featured guest speakers, awards, and recognition for local veterans, along with food, music, and raffle prizes.
Why it matters
The event gives local veterans a chance to be recognized and to connect with others who served in the U.S. military ahead of the national Veterans Day holiday. Its continuation for a tenth year reflects sustained county-level efforts to honor veterans in the Lansing area.
The event is the 10th annual of its kind, held on November 6, 2026, five days before the national Veterans Day observance on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Attendance figures and the list of award recipients were not disclosed.
The players
Ingham County Department of Veterans Affairs
The Ingham County veterans affairs office serves local former service members by connecting them with benefits, services, and community recognition programs.
Clinton County Department of Veterans Affairs
The Clinton County veterans affairs office provides benefits assistance and advocacy for veterans living in the county and co-hosted the early Veterans Day event.
The details
Hosted at the Gier Community Center in Lansing, the early Veterans Day event included guest speakers, awards, and recognition for local veterans. Attendees enjoyed food, music, and raffle prizes while connecting with others who had served in the U.S. military.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: Early Veterans Day event held at the Gier Community Center in Lansing.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026: Veterans Day observed nationally.
Big Picture
Held five days ahead of the federal Veterans Day holiday established by law, the event extends that national observance into local community recognition. Its tenth annual run shows county veterans affairs offices sustaining such early observances year after year.
Lansing-area veterans can attend future county-hosted recognition events and connect with local veterans affairs offices for benefits and community resources. Residents who want to honor veterans can attend similar early observances organized by county departments.
The takeaway
Recognizing veterans in the community, not only on the national holiday, helps keep local service members connected to the people and resources around them. Residents can support veterans by attending events like this one and by reaching out to county veterans affairs offices.
Further reading
For more on military and veterans coverage, see our Military section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wilx.
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