Tri-Citians honored Veterans Day on Tuesday with several ceremonies to thank and remember current and past service members. The Tri-Cities is home to an estimated 16,000 veterans who served in the United States military, with about 45,000 in the region. Photographer Scott Hunt shared these images from the ceremony in Columbia Park.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Veterans Day is Tuesday, meaning federal, state and local government offices will be closed for the federal holiday. The holiday that honors those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. It originated as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I on Nov. 11, 1918.

The Taylor County American Legion Post 12 invited the community to line Main Street on Tuesday for its annual Veterans Day Parade, honoring the men and women who have served and sacrificed for the United States.

President Donald Trump mentioned political correctness, Biden and renaming Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery after laying a wreath.

Three Lakes School District honors veterans by holding an annual Veterans Day Program. This event allows veterans to attend a celebration in the Three Lakes auditorium where the school band plays music and the choir proudly belt songs.

At Breton Woods Retirement Home in Kentwood, Veterans Day brought together stories of courage, sacrifice and unwavering patriotism from men who served their country across multiple generations.

Veterans can get free coffee and food from multiple restaurants on Veterans Day. The federal holiday is meant to show thanks and reverence for members of the United States armed forces who have served the country since its founding.

From the mountains to the coast, Los Angeles County residents paused to salute men and women’s who’ve served their nation during Tuesday’s Veterans Day observances.

The federal holiday affects government services, mail delivery, banks, and some businesses. All USPS post offices are closed on Tuesday. Priority Mail Express will be delivered throughout the day, however, all other regular mail services will be paused until Wednesday.