GALLERY: 17 years of honor observed at RRMR program

Marine Hank Vogelman turns and thanks another military branch member during the salute to service members at Friday's Veterans Day program in Rockford. Press photos by Kate Hayden

Maria Deike, director of Floyd County Veterans Affairs, is recognized along with other veterans of the U.S. Army.

Community members recite the Pledge of Allegiance at Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock High School.

Maria Deike, director of Floyd County Veterans Affairs, gives the keynote address during Friday's program.

Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock teachers lead students during the Pledge of Allegiance.

Marine Hank Vogelman gives closing remarks, thanking students for 17 years of the Veterans Day program at RRMR.

Boy Scouts retire the colors at the end of the Veterans Day program.