https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-the-green-light-initiative-for-veterans-day-a-new-tradition-and-what-is-the-origin-of-the-initiative <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When did this initiative start and is this an ongoing program? Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:36:26 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-the-green-light-initiative-for-veterans-day-a-new-tradition-and-what-is-the-origin-of-the-initiative <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When did this initiative start and is this an ongoing program? MSG Anthony Makar Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:36:26 -0500 2016-02-10T12:36:26-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-the-green-light-initiative-for-veterans-day-a-new-tradition-and-what-is-the-origin-of-the-initiative?n=1293005&urlhash=1293005 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I believe the green light tradition began last last year <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="303500" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/303500-msg-anthony-makar">MSG Anthony Makar</a>.<br />I had never heard of it prior to 2015. LTC Stephen F. Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:38:59 -0500 2016-02-10T12:38:59-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-the-green-light-initiative-for-veterans-day-a-new-tradition-and-what-is-the-origin-of-the-initiative?n=1293068&urlhash=1293068 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It was started by Walmart in October of last year, leading up to Veteran's Day. The stated goal was to call attention to veterans and some of the organizations that support them. Walmart started running commercials about it, and created a website as well. I may be cynical, but frankly to me it seems more like a plan to sell a bunch of green light bulbs.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2015/11/05/walmart-pumps-20-million-into-greenlight-vet-advocacy-campaign/75215418/">http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2015/11/05/walmart-pumps-20-million-into-greenlight-vet-advocacy-campaign/75215418/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/041/518/qrc/635823230572137928-Green-light-a-Vet1.jpg?1455127136"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2015/11/05/walmart-pumps-20-million-into-greenlight-vet-advocacy-campaign/75215418/">Walmart launches &#39;Greenlight A Vet&#39; advocacy campaign</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">Walmart is investing $20 million calling attention to the professional and personal struggles some veterans face.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> LTC Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:58:02 -0500 2016-02-10T12:58:02-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-the-green-light-initiative-for-veterans-day-a-new-tradition-and-what-is-the-origin-of-the-initiative?n=1293087&urlhash=1293087 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I may just not be paying attention but I had never heard of it until I saw it on Facebook a couple of weeks ago. I might try to get a few if they are available for my light. All of my outside lights are halogen floodlights or LEDs. SGT Jerrold Pesz Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:05:22 -0500 2016-02-10T13:05:22-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-the-green-light-initiative-for-veterans-day-a-new-tradition-and-what-is-the-origin-of-the-initiative?n=1293687&urlhash=1293687 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>i heard about it for the first time just a few months ago on TV as a commercial , i have no idea where it came from SFC Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:14:58 -0500 2016-02-10T17:14:58-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-the-green-light-initiative-for-veterans-day-a-new-tradition-and-what-is-the-origin-of-the-initiative?n=1293867&urlhash=1293867 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Green light was promoted by Walmart to put in a green colored light in the porch to show support for veterans and a green light for hiring more veterans James Mendenhall Wed, 10 Feb 2016 19:20:19 -0500 2016-02-10T19:20:19-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-the-green-light-initiative-for-veterans-day-a-new-tradition-and-what-is-the-origin-of-the-initiative?n=1294190&urlhash=1294190 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>One of the more brilliantly crafted marketing ploys to sell $5, green, LCD light bulbs! I'd prefer to simply hire a vet or give $5 to WWF (another brilliantly crafted marketing scam) vice buy a light bulb that I'll have to change due to covenant violations. The green light bulb can be used either to augment, or replace, the "Support Our Troops" bumper stickers. Tsk... Walmart. Capt Mark Strobl Wed, 10 Feb 2016 22:56:37 -0500 2016-02-10T22:56:37-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-the-green-light-initiative-for-veterans-day-a-new-tradition-and-what-is-the-origin-of-the-initiative?n=1295614&urlhash=1295614 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I suggested we honor veterans over the three day weekends 2011-2013 they declined to help. Now when we have the opportunity to have three day weekends including the Veterans Day Holiday for four years 2016-2019 CONTINUED CRICKETS. Maybe a good opportunity to do genuine appreciation for veterans and families is lost on them so far. John Walton was a decorated soldier from the Vietnam War. You would think they would be more proud to help veterans in a more meaningful way. Don't you miss this opportunity for appreciation by hosting events and inviting the brave, the loyal the VETERANS. James Mendenhall Thu, 11 Feb 2016 15:22:34 -0500 2016-02-11T15:22:34-05:00 2016-02-10T12:36:26-05:00