PMRF Photographer Covers Veterans Day Activities

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Credit for all photos: U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mathew J. Diendorf/Released

Veterans Day weekend activities — Friday, Nov. 9 at St. Theresa’s in Kekaha, Saturday, Nov. 10 at the parade in Kapa`a, and Sunday, Nov. 11 at the ceremony in Hanapepe — kept MC2 (NAO/AW) Mathew Diendorf of the Pacific Missile Range Facility Public Affairs office busy. He captured a variety of photos including military and civilians alike.

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard gave the closing remarks during the Kaua`i Veterans Day Ceremony at Hanapepe Cemetery. Over 25 sailors assigned to the Pacific Missile Range Facility attended annual event.

Capt. Nicholas Mongillo, commanding officer of the Pacific Missile Range Facility, speaks during a ceremony following the Kaua`i Veterans Day Parade. Mongillo served as the parade reviewing officer. Over 20 sailors assigned to PMRF participated.

Commander Garron Morris, Pacific Missile Range Facility executive officer, leads a group of sailors marching in the annual Kaua`i Veterans Day Parade. More than 20 sailors participated.

Master at Arms 2nd Class Clinton Reese and Master at Arms 3rd Class Randy Christensen conduct morning colors at St. Theresa’s Catholic School during a Veterans Day celebration. Ten sailors assigned to the Pacific Missile Range Facility participated.

Master at Arms 3rd Class Randy Christensen (right) and Master at Arms 2nd Class Clinton Reese conduct morning colors at St. Theresa’s Catholic School during a Veterans Day celebration. Ten sailors assigned to the Pacific Missile Range Facility participated.

Students from St. Theresa’s Catholic School wave American Flags during a ceremony honoring veterans. Sailors assigned to the Pacific Missile Range Facility also participated in the Veteran’s Day Ceremony.

Sailors assigned to the Pacific Missile Range Facility wave to spectators during the annual Kaua`i Veterans Day Parade. Over 20 sailors participated in the parade.