CLARKSVILLE, TN – Operation Honor will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Austin Peay State University. This is the second event, and it will honor all current and former military personnel and their families by generously giving them food and personal care items.
Joe and Cathi Maynard said about their reason for sponsoring the event, “We remember those early days in our military careers and the help folks provided us. This chance to provide a bit of help to veteran families, active or not, is just one of many opportunities we have been given to continue that spirit of giving.”
Individuals and families will be able to pick up their items from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on a first come basis at the football stadium. All participants will need to show a DoD ID (active duty, retiree, dependent), VA ID, DD-214 or state-issued ID showing veteran status.
The Maynard Family is the presenting sponsor for this event, with F&M Bank, James Corlew Chevrolet, LifePoint Church, ECHO Power Engineering, AUSA, Jodi’s Cabinet Sales and Austin Peay University as contributing sponsors. Other supporting sponsors include Feed the Children, Tyson, Beaver 100.3 FM and Q108 WCVQ.
Partnering agencies include YAIPak Outreach, Operation Stand Down, Montgomery County Veterans Coalition, Soldiers and Families Embraced, United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region and AUSA-Fort Campbell Chapter.