Veterans Day Annual Event

Each year, the Morris County Board of County Commissioners commemorates veterans who served honorably in the United States Military by presenting the Distinguished Military Service Medal to eligible Morris County Residents. If you or someone you know qualifies to be honored, please fill out the application here: Apply for a Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medal – Morris County, NJ

Morris County Observes Veterans Day 2025

Learn about the veterans being honored at our 2025 Annual Veterans Day Observance.

Morris County Honors Veterans Day 2024

Veterans, dignitaries, family members, and friends gathered last night at Morris County’s Annual Veterans Day Observance Ceremony, where the Board of County Commissioners presented Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals to 11 local heroes, who were also honored by state and federal officials

Morris County Salutes Veterans Day 2023

As the Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medal program has grown in popularity, the Board of County Commissioners hosted two Veterans Day Observance ceremonies on November 8 and November 9 this year to publicly honor 28 local veterans, who were accompanied by family and friends.

Morris County Salutes Veterans Day 2022

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners presented Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals and Certificates of Honor to seven veterans last night during their annual Veterans Day Observance ceremony, where state and federal authorities also issued honors to the former service members.

Morris County Honors Veterans Day

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners presented Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals to eight former servicemen today in an annual Veterans Day Observance ceremony, at which the late Four-Star Gen. Raymond T. Odierno also was recognized.