CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Veterans, families, and community members gathered this morning at the National Guard Armory for the annual Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council.

The ceremony featured the presentation and posting of the colors by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 203, the national anthem performed by the Choo Choo Chorus, and remarks from local and state leaders.

Gold Star Mothers and Wives were recognized with a floral presentation, honoring families who have lost loved ones in military service.

This year’s keynote speaker, Brigadier General Christopher Patterson, emphasized that service is defined not by length of time, but by the willingness to stand in the gap for the nation and its people.

The ceremony also paid recognition to 49 indi

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