News Release

The National Parks of Eastern North Carolina thanks all Veterans for their service and dedication to the United States

A Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion at Wright Brothers National Memorial.

NPS Photo

News Release Date: November 11, 2019

Contact: Mike Barber, 252-475-9032

On behalf of the National Parks of Eastern North Carolina, we thank all veterans for their invaluable service to all Americans. Veterans Day is an important time to reflect on the sacrifices that members of our military have made to build our country and preserve our freedom and way of life.

The parks on the Outer Banks are proud to have many veterans as members of our team. We are a stronger team because of their experience and passion and on Veterans Day, it is important that we honor their service to our country.

National parks and the military have strong ties going back to the establishment of Yellowstone as the world's first national park in 1872. The U.S. Cavalry watched over America's national parks and did double duty, serving as the first park rangers until the National Park Service was created 44 years later. During World War II, many parks were set aside for the training and care of military personnel. Today, dozens of national parks commemorate military battles and achievements.