Ken Yasger will keynote Bulloch County's Veteran's Day program at the Averitt

The American Legion Dexter Allen Post 90 invites Veterans and community members to a grand and heartfelt tribute to honor the selfless service of our Veterans. The Averitt Center for the Arts, located at 33 East Main Street in downtown Statesboro, is once again the host for the Veterans Day Program on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Outside Music will be performed by the Portal Middle High School Band beginning at 9:45am. Inside the Emma Kelly Theater, music will be provided by Isaac Sherrod from 10:30am to 11am.

The DAR will provide coffee and doughnuts from 10:30am to 11:00am, as well. The program will begin at 11:00am and will be keynoted by Ken Yasger.

The Veteran's Day program, generously sponsored by Averitt Center for the Arts, in partnership with the American Legion Dexter Allen Post 90 and Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, is a distinguished and heartwarming event dedicated to honoring the valor and dedication of our veterans.

This program stands as a shining example of the community's deep appreciation for those who have served our nation. Within the elegant surroundings of the Averitt Center for the Arts and with the attendance of the Portal Middle High School Band and Bulloch County Sheriff's Honor Guard, attendees are treated to moving speeches, inspirational musical performances, and a solemn presentation of the colors.

The event brings together veterans, their families, and the community at large, uniting in a collective expression of gratitude and respect. It serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by our veterans and underscores the importance of recognizing and supporting their service.

About Ken Yasger

Ken Yasger enlisted in the United States Army in October 2011 and attended basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he was offered contracts to attend Airborne School and the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program. Ken successfully completed and graduated all training in June of 2012, at which point he was stationed at Hunter Army Airfield with the 1st Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment.

While with 1/75, he deployed twice to Afghanistan, in 2013 and 2014. In October of 2015, Ken transitioned from active duty to the Georgia Army National Guard, where he currently serves with the 3rd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. In 2019, Ken deployed for a 3rd time to Afghanistan. Ken continues to serve in the military while at the same time running for political office and working to get great Americans elected to different positions across the state of Georgia.