Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have served in the military, which is important to remember in a city that is home to more than 78,000 veterans. The holiday, which used to be referred to as “Armistice Day,” officially became “Veterans Day” in 1954 when President Dwight Eisenhower signed a proclamation designating Nov. 11 as the day where all servicemembers are recognized as opposed to solely celebrating the end of World War I fighting. News4JAX visited American Legion Post 88 on the federal holiday to hear from Jacksonville’s veterans about what this day means to them.

President Donald Trump will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony and give remarks at Arlington National Cemetery for Veterans Day.

After 22 years in the U.S. Navy, Audriena Hutchinson retired to follow her dream of becoming a model. Months later, a sudden stroke changed everything — but not her spirit.

The streets of downtown Jacksonville were decked in red, white and blue for the city’s Veterans Day parade Tuesday morning.

Veterans in Jacksonville have the chance to get a free dental exam on Veterans Day.

Volunteers usually gather at Riverside National Cemetery in California on Veterans Day to place flags on graves, but not this year.

The Clara White Mission is hosting a cleanup at Pinehurst Cemetery and celebrating the birthday of Dr. Eartha M.M. White on Saturday.

The United States will honor those who have fought for our country’s freedoms in multiple Veterans Day parades and events on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory during World War II.

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After the military, many veterans find work as civilians. Three JEA workers did exactly that by going from war zones to disasters closer to home.

In his warehouse, he stores the boots used every year for Boots On the Ground, an event that honors the firefighters and veterans who died.

President Joe Biden has laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Veterans Day.

President Joe Biden will deliver remarks Monday morning at the National Veterans Day Observance at the Memorial Amphitheater.

The city of Jacksonville will honor veterans Monday with its annual Veterans Day Parade downtown.

The city of Jacksonville is hosting a Veterans Day Parade on Monday at 11:01 a.m. in Downtown Jacksonville.

Veterans Day is on Monday, Nov. 11, and News4JAX wants to honor our nation’s heroes.

Florida and Georgia are planning on showing honor and gratitude with multiple events around the area. Other local businesses are offering deals and discounts for veterans.

Here are some events that are making Northeast Florida shine this weekend.

To make up for one of the days students missed when two hurricanes shut down schools in Northeast Florida, the St. Johns County School District is having students come to school on Veterans Day, the district announced on Wednesday.

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As people all across the country spend the day celebrating veterans, a nonprofit in Jacksonville is making a call to action to help our veterans overcome mental health challenges.

The 2023 Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade will kick off at 11:01 a.m. Saturday in Downtown Jacksonville.

President Biden is expected to participate in the 70th annual National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery starting at 11 a.m. Saturday to honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. armed forces during war and peacetime.

The Salute to Veterans Run (S2VR) Run/Walk is a time-honored tradition and the longest-running Veterans Day 5K in Jacksonville. This being the 12th year of the event, the legacy of the S2VR has positioned itself as a premier event for the City of Jacksonville’s “Week of Valor.”

The family of a late U.S. Army staff sergeant was surprised with the news that their mortgage was paid in full by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in honor of Veterans Day.

Florida and Georgia are planning on showing honor and gratitude with multiple events around the area.

With Veterans Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday all here this month, Consumer Reports says November is prime time for deals and holiday shopping -- with some sales available all month long.

A well-deserved gift for Command Sergeant Major Andrew Wynn Sr. on Veterans Day.

The St. Johns River Ferry remains closed Friday morning until port conditions improve in the wake of Tropical Storm Nicole.

Under gray clouds and pouring rain at Arlington National Cemetery, Vice President Kamala Harris has told the nation’s veterans their work makes America stronger.

Around Veterans Day, charity scammers seek to take advantage of the generosity of those who want to help charities that support servicemembers and veterans, the Federal Trade Commission warned.

Two of the more notable games on Friday’s college basketball schedule are taking place on an aircraft carrier and in a baseball stadium.

Officials in Southeast Georgia are monitoring the track of Nicole.

Fox’s NFL pregame show is going international for the first time in 13 years for the annual Veterans Day show.

At 99 years old, Willie Robinson Sr., a World War II veteran living on Jacksonville’s Northside, has no intention of slowing down.

Despite the joyous occasion for many, Veterans Day remains difficult to celebrate for many people like Pam Cain, whose father, Col. Oscar Mauterer, remains missing in action.

As we kick-start our Veterans Day The Weather Authority would like to give a special thank you to all the veterans for your sacrifice and service to our nation.

Each year, our nation commemorates Veterans Day on Nov. 11, to pay tribute to all American veterans -- living or dead -- but especially to those who served our country honorably during war or peacetime.

President Joe Biden has saluted the nation’s military veterans as “the spine of America” in marking his first Veterans Day as president in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

We are seeing more clouds forming over the area this afternoon as we make the transition to milder and more humid air through the end of the work week.  Temps will fall from the 70s into the 60 this evening with a slight chance for a few light showers overnight into Thursday morning.

Wall to wall blue skies on Tuesday allowed for a chilly start (coolest since April 4th) and a beautiful afternoon high of 75°.

Our holding pattern of clear cool conditions will start to take on some change. Tonight look for another cool evening with temps falling into the 60s. Tomorrow will be chilly in the 50s with a quick warm up into the mid 70s with partly cloudy skies.

With Veterans Day upon us, there are lots of businesses around the state offering discounts for veterans and their families on Thursday.

Military or Veteran ID is required and will be verified upon entrance.

What you need to know for one of the largest Veterans Day parades in the Southeast.

The difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day still seems to trip people up, although it shouldn't. So, what do you say on Memorial Day compared to Veterans Day?

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Eta was barely handing onto tropical storm strength as it was moving over Jacksonville at 10 a.m., according to the National Hurricane Center. As the NHC put the center of the storm 10 miles southwest of Jacksonville and it was moving north-northeast at 15 mph. By 1 p.m., the storm’s sustained winds were down to 40 mph as it was moving off the coast near Fernandina Beach and moving to the north-northeast at 15 mph. By 4 p.m. Eta was 90 miles south-southwest of Charleston, South Carolina. Greater Jacksonville was forecast to see gusts up to 40 mph and bands of tropical rain, but winds nor rainfall didn’t reach near those totals for most of the area.

Joe Biden has chosen his longtime adviser Ron Klain to reprise his role as his chief of staff, installing an aide with decades of experience across. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)WASHINGTON – The Latest on President-elect Joe Biden (all times local):10:45 p.m.Incoming White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain says President-elect Joe Biden will appoint a “COVID coordinator” who will lead the administration’s pandemic response. ___3:25 p.m.President-elect Joe Biden has spoken with the top two Democrats in Congress — but not their Republican counterparts yet. ___1 p.m.President-elect Joe Biden has spoken by phone with Pope Francis as he continues to talk with leaders around the world. Democrats already control the House, and Democrat Joe Biden is the president-elect after beating President Donald Trump in their White House contest.

How familiar are you with what military members do, day in and day out? Of course, all military members deserve our recognition for voluntarily raising a hand and going to bat for our country and our freedom. (Provided by Maximillian Boudreaux)Amid the uncertain times that go hand in hand with a global pandemic, Woodbury was sent overseas. “The mission is to help sustain logistics and maintenance support operations in Iraq -- more so to help the Iraqi Army sustain themselves,” Woodbury said. It was the support of my team that enabled me to obtain that Bronze Star,” Woodbury said.

Residents and staff listen to the national anthem during a socially-distanced Veterans Day ceremony at the Southern Nevada State Veterans Home, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, in Boulder City, Nev. With infections raging again nationwide, several veterans homes are fighting new outbreaks. At the annual Veterans Day gathering at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, many participants wore masks and kept their distance from others. “Veterans Day looks a lot different this year than it has in the past,” said Andy Patterson, commander of the Disabled American Veterans of New Hampshire. Ninety-eight veterans have died from COVID-19 in Missouri’s seven veterans homes since Sept. 1, and Gov.

Both of these holidays celebrate the brave men and women who protect our country, but is there a difference between the two days?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Great Clips is once again offering free haircuts to military veterans. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, veterans and active service members can go into any U.S. Great Clips salon and get either a free haircut or a free haircut card to use later. In addition, non-veteran customers who get a haircut service on Veterans Day at Great Clips salons can pay it forward. They receive a free haircut card they can give to an active service member or veteran as a token of thanks. The cards can be redeemed for a free haircut from Nov. 12 to Dec. 11, 2020 at any Great Clips salon.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One local couple found some important items belonging to a World War II veteran and vowed to get them to their family member if possible. “I found the flag; she found the family,” Lloyd Hyatt said of his wife, Melissa. Lloyd, a veteran himself, knew the flag was oddly placed and didn’t belong in that shop. Melissa reached out to several of Smith’s family members via Facebook to try and connect with them to get the items to their rightful owners. And we were so glad that didn’t happen," Lloyd Hyatt said.

“I think it’s very significant that it’s going to be dedicated on Veteran’s Day because it deals with veterans,” Walden said. One painting honors the Harlem Hellfighters during World War I. Another shows the service by Black women. Another pays tribute to World War II, with Doris “Dorie” Miller at the forefront. “I think that would help end some of the racism problems that we have in this country,” Walden said.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With Veterans Day upon us, there are lots of businesses around the state offering discounts for veterans and their families on Wednesday. Military IDs must be presented in order to take advantage of the deals, and the majority of the deals are offered for dine-in only. Here’s where military veterans can eat free or receive discounted foods on Veterans Day:We're saluting our Veterans & Active Military Service guests by sharing a sweet thank you on Veterans Day, 11/11. 🍩 If you’d like to join in, honor a hero with an e-gift card from https://t.co/JVIKFwoYKw. pic.twitter.com/8HSsRuOFdM — Dunkin' (@dunkindonuts) November 9, 2020Click here for more deals and information.

On Wednesday, the city of Jacksonville is hosting its Veterans Day Parade. The annual parade, presented by the Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A., celebrates our men and women in uniform and recognizes the sacrifices they make in service to our country. It kicks off at 11 a.m. Wednesday. RELATED: City releases Veterans Day Parade details | Road closures for Veterans Day ParadeHow to watch the Veterans Day ParadeNews4Jax will have live coverage of the parade from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can watch by tuning in to Channel 4, or by streaming the event using the video player embedded below:

If you live or work downtown, you’ll want to take note of the roads and facilities the city of Jacksonville will be closing for its annual Veterans Day Parade. RELATED: City releases details on Veterans Day ParadeThe city says the following streets will be closed at 7 a.m. on Wednesday:Water Street from Lee Street to Hogan Street. Independent Drive from Hogan Street to Laura StreetBay Street from Main Street to I-95. Forsyth Street from S Myrtle Avenue to Main StreetHouston Street from Adams Street to Clay StreetAdams Street from Main Street to Johnson StreetLaura Street from Independent Drive to Monroe StreetLee Street from Water Street to Monroe StreetDavis Street from Forsyth Street to Adams StreetMadison Street from Forsyth Street to Houston StreetJefferson Street from Monroe Street to Riverside AvenueBroad Street from Acosta Bridge North to Monroe StreetPearl Street from Monroe Street to Water StreetJulia Street from Bay Street to Monroe StreetHogan Street from Water Street to Monroe StreetPark Street from Stonewall Street to Water StreetThe following city offices and facilities will also be closed:

Tropical Storm Eta moves across the Florida Keys late tonight and into the eastern Gulf tomorrow. It will be wetter Monday with increasing showers as tropical moisture moves in with the potential for some locally heavy rainfall around the coastal areas. We keep rain around Tuesday and possibly into Veterans Day as rounds of showers pass quickly in the moist flow. Winds will decrease Tuesday and Wednesday as high pressure moves to the east and guides Tropical storm Eta through the Keys and into the Gulf where it wanders next week off the west Florida coast. Rain totalsIf this track plays out, the wettest day would be Thursday evening and Friday morning with 1-2 inches of rain.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – To honor Veterans Day and thank local veterans for their service, Academy Sports and Outdoors partnered with Bama-Q to provide the Northeast Florida Chapter of Heroes on the Water a free lunch and tailgate after a morning kayak fishing trip. Bama-Q pitmasters prepared a three course Florida-inspired seafood meal and Captain Rick Murphy of the Florida Insider Fishing Report surprised the veterans with a video message thanking them for their service. The event took place Saturday afternoon at Brown’s Creek Fish Camp. Academy also donated kayaks and other fishing equipment to the organization.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The River City honored and thanked the men and women who’ve made great sacrifices in service to our country with its annual Veterans Day Parade. Wounded Warrior Project, Vietnam Veterans, Disabled American Veterans, the Florida National Guard and Northeast Florida Women Veterans were just a few of the dozens of organizations that participated. Residents could attend in person or watch the event on TV, with WJXT Channel 4 airing the Veterans Day Parade live. Those who attended were encouraged to maintain social distancing and wear red, white and blue to support veterans. RELATED: Road closures for Jacksonville’s Veterans Day ParadeThe city said to expect closures on the following streets beginning at 7 a.m.:

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Publix is showing its gratitude to veterans, active military personnel and their families by offering a 10% discount on groceries on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. To get the discount, you're asked to present a veteran ID card, military ID card, discharge document or a driver's license with a veteran designation. It excludes prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, lottery tickets, postage stamps, money services, Publix Delivery, Publix Curbside and online payments. “It is our privilege to honor you for serving our country,” Publix said on its website. “We hope to see you at your neighborhood Publix on Veterans Day.”For more information, click here.

Regardless of whether you’re aiming to visit one U.S. national park in your lifetime or your bucket list includes 10 of them, we have good news: Wednesday marks one of the free-entrance days, in honor of Veterans Day. is the last fee free day of 2020.https://t.co/UR6dHYdbDq — National Park Foundation (@NationalParkFdn) November 10, 2020All national parks will waive entrance fees. Some other free dates for 2020 included:Saturday, April 18 – First Day of National Park Week/National Junior Ranger DayTuesday, August 25 – National Park Service BirthdaySaturday, September 26 – National Public Lands DayWe’re still waiting on the free days of 2021 to be released. There are 419 National Park Service sites, and of those, 110 typically charge an entrance fee, with costs ranging from $5 to $35, the NPS said. Just be aware, the entrance-fee waiver for the free days don’t cover amenity or user fees for things like camping, boat launches, transportation or special tours.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - For the past five years, Altrua, a business in the state's capital city, has picked a hometown hero to honor during the Veterans Day parade. This year, there were two, both of whom are World War II veterans. "It's just amazing what these guys did during that period of time and they weren't ever asked to do it. This year's selection of veterans of the Second World War was no coincidence. The country loses about 350 WWII veterans each day, and the Department of Veterans Affairs predicts the last will be gone by 2044.

Meghan Markle is staying true to her American roots! The Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram on Veterans Day to honor American troops. "Today is Remembrance Day and also Veterans Day in the United States, a day to honor those who have bravely served in the Armed Forces," the Sussex Royal account captioned a series of photos of Meghan before she married Prince Harry. Here's how the royals are preparing:RELATED CONTENT: How Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Preparing for Archie's First Trip to America Embed Code RestartWhy Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton Were on Separate Balconies During Festival of Remembrance (Exclusive)Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton & Prince William Reunite at Annual Festival of RemembrancePrince Harry Hints at Baby No. 2 With Meghan Markle While Visiting Military Families

Veterans Day has arrived and celebs everywhere are taking a moment to show their support and appreciation for men and women in uniform. Among them is Reese Witherspoon, who posted a lengthy message to members of the armed services, explaining her personal connection to their life of service. Happy Veterans Day. Happy Veterans Day. Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) November 11, 2019As a little girl, I grew up on US Military bases around the world.

Retailers, restaurants and more businesses have special offers for veterans and active military members on Veterans Day. To thank the more than 19 million veterans in the United States, many restaurants and businesses are offering freebies and deals to those who served. Here are a few of the places to redeem those Veterans Day deals. Amazon is giving veterans and active military a year of Amazon Prime for $79 (it's usually $119). The National Park Service invites veterans and their families to enjoy free entrance at its more than 400 national parks this Veterans Day.

Many businesses and companies even offer veterans and active-duty military members freebies or discounts as a way to say thank you. Through Monday, veterans and active military members can score a year of Prime for $79, which is a $40 savings. Chilis:As a token of Chilis appreciation, your Veterans Day meal is on the house. Little Caesars:The pizza chains Veterans Day deal involves a free Hot-N-Ready lunch combo between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday. This includes veterans, active military members and their families.

Since Veterans Day is a federal holiday, that means not everyone is open for business. This year, Veterans Day falls on Monday. Here's what's open and closed:OPENTarget -- Open regular hoursWalmart -- Open regular hoursKroger-- Open regular hoursTrader Joe's -- Open regular hoursMovie theaters -- Open regular hours (and veterans get perks)Zoos -- Open regular hoursMalls -- Most malls and department stores are open. National parks -- National Parks across the US are open and won't be charging admission on Veterans Day. Some museums are open on Veterans Day, while others aren't.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Wounded Warrior Project "Put the Mission in Motion" this Veterans Day weekend, and on Saturday, more than 2,000 people participated in its Carry Forward 5K in Jacksonville. According to Wounded Warrior Project, events were held in San Diego, Nashville and San Antonio. Wounded Warrior ProjectGabriel George and Laura Root are just two of the people who have been helped by Wounded Warrior Project. People running in the 5K carry either a flag, a weight of up to 100 pounds or even another person. "Wearing the logo for Wounded Warrior Project is about carrying someone else forward."

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Lewie Shaw, 95, was awarded a high school diploma from Claremore High School in Oklahoma on Thursday during a Veterans Day ceremony. (CNN) - A 95-year-old World War II veteran got his high school diploma more than 70 years after he left school and joined the Marines. Lewie Shaw was awarded the diploma on Thursday during a Veterans Day ceremony at Claremore High School in Oklahoma. Shaw was orphaned at 12, dropped out of high school at 17 and worked as a school bus driver and a janitor before joining the Marines in 1943, the station reported. "One come out with a phosphorus grenade got me across the backside," he told KJRH.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Kohls is doubling its military discount to 30% during Veterans Day weekend, according to the company. From Thursday through Monday, Military members can receive a 30% off in-store discount. Customers will need to show a valid military ID, military dependent ID or veteran ID at the point of purchase. For more information, click here. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Publix is showing its gratitude to veterans, active military personnel and their families by offering a 10% discount on groceries on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. To get the discount, you're asked to present a veteran ID card, military ID card, discharge document or a driver's license with a veteran designation. It excludes prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, lottery tickets, postage stamps, money services, Publix Delivery, Publix Curbside and online payments. "It is our privilege to honor you for serving our country," Publix said on its website. "We hope to see you at your neighborhood Publix on Veterans Day."

Many celebrities have served in the military over the years. In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, take a look at who served in what branch. Hide Caption