Jacksonville Honors Veterans at Annual Day Ceremony
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 16 held its free public Veterans Day ceremony on Sherwood Road in Jacksonville.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Military
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 16 hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony in Jacksonville at 11 a.m. on Sherwood Road. The free, public event drew veterans, families and community members to recognize the sacrifices of service members past and present.
Why it matters
The ceremony gives Jacksonville residents a local setting to honor those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Its focus on past and present service reflects the role Onslow County's military community plays in the region.
The ceremony was scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2026, on Sherwood Road in Jacksonville. Attendance numbers were not included in the available information.
The players
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 16
A local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans organization, a nonprofit that advocates for and supports veterans with service-connected disabilities and their families.
The details
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 16 held its annual Veterans Day ceremony in Jacksonville, free and open to the public. Veterans, families and community members attended to recognize service members past and present.
Timeline
Nov. 11, 2026: Veterans Day ceremony begins at 11 a.m. on Sherwood Road in Jacksonville.
Political Context
Veterans Day, observed each Nov. 11, anchors the ceremony as a local expression of a national holiday. Onslow County's concentration of Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River gives the observance particular weight in Jacksonville.
Residents who want to attend future Veterans Day observances in Jacksonville can plan for the 11 a.m. start time and the free, public format. The ceremony offers a direct way for community members to take part in honoring local service members.
The takeaway
Local Veterans Day ceremonies give communities a direct, low-cost way to recognize service members and their families. Attending one is a simple way to support veterans in your own area.
Further reading
For more on the military community that shapes this region, explore Military coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WCTI.
