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November 10, 2026

Ferries to offer Veterans Day salute

By JOURNAL STAFF

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Vessels in service will fly a flag representing one of the six military branches; they will also fly the POW/MIA flag to honor those who were prisoners of war or are missing in action.

SEATTLE — Washington State Ferries has a special salute planned for Wednesday, in honor of Veterans Day.

At 11:11 a.m., all WSF vessels will sound their whistles to recognize the service and sacrifice of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Vessels in service will fly a flag representing one of the six military branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy or Space Force, as well as the Merchant Marine flag.

They will also fly the POW/MIA flag to honor those who were prisoners of war or are missing in action.

WSF employs more than 110 veterans in marine and administrative roles. “WSF is proud to recognize their service and the contributions they make to our communities,” the agency said in a news release Tuesday.

“Washington State Ferries could not successfully operate without veterans,” said WSF Deputy Secretary Steve Nevey, in the news release. “This tribute is a small gesture to our employees who served our country and every veteran in the communities we serve each day.”




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