Fort Detrick's garrison commander participates in one of nation's oldest Veterans Day parades

By Erickson BarnesDecember 18, 2024

BRUNSWICK, Md. -- Col. Christopher Chung, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Detrick served as emcee for the opening ceremony of Brunswick’s annual Veterans Day parade.

Col. Christopher Chung, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Detrick served as emcee for the Brunswick, Maryland, Veterans Day parade, Nov. 10, 2024.
Col. Christopher Chung, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Detrick served as emcee for the Brunswick, Maryland, Veterans Day parade, Nov. 10, 2024.
(Photo Credit: Photo by Erickson Barnes, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL

It is recognized as one of the oldest Veterans Day parades in the nation, first held in 1931.

Fort Detrick’s Color Guard also participated in the opening ceremony, presenting the colors during the national anthem, which was sung by 100-year-old WWII veteran Jack Myers.

Fort Detrick’s Color Guard participated in the opening ceremony of the Brunswick, Maryland, Veterans Day parade, Nov. 10, 2024.
Fort Detrick’s Color Guard participated in the opening ceremony of the Brunswick, Maryland, Veterans Day parade, Nov. 10, 2024. (Photo Credit: Photo by Erickson Barnes, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL

Many local and state leaders also attended, including Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Woods.

Left to right: Col. Christopher Chung, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Detrick; 100-year-old WWII veteran Jack Myers; and Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Woods attend the Brunswick, Maryland, Veterans Day parade, Nov....
Left to right: Col. Christopher Chung, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Detrick; 100-year-old WWII veteran Jack Myers; and Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony Woods attend the Brunswick, Maryland, Veterans Day parade, Nov. 10, 2024. (Photo Credit: Photo by Erickson Barnes, USAG Public Affairs) VIEW ORIGINAL

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