We mark Veterans Day with a clear plan to support Fort Riley families and open the doors of Operation Santa Claus. Phil and Colin share how volunteers, donors, and soldiers create a seamless holiday experience built on dignity, choice, and community.

• Veterans Day breakfast, parade, and ceremony details 
• Armed Forces Community Foundation Match Day and giving options 
• Fort Riley’s economic footprint and why need is rising 
• Operation Santa Claus mission and eligibility at E5 and below 
• What each child receives: toys, book, stocking, game 
• Role of volunteers: fundraising, decorating, wrapping, guiding parents 
• New toy policy and reasons for quality control 
• Drop-off times, unofficial photo day, official opening date 
• Where to find updates: website first, Facebook limited 
• Parade logistics, reviewing stand location, on-site donations

See you tomorrow at match day for the Armed Forces Community Foundation, which you'll be positioned right out front.

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