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Big celebration in Altenstadt: First National Veterans Day is coming!
On June 15, 2025, Altenstadt will celebrate the first National Veterans Day with a ceremony, speeches and a program to honor veterans.
Big celebration in Altenstadt: First National Veterans Day is coming!
On June 15, 2025 the time has come: Germany celebrates the first National Veterans Day. A holiday that highlights the appreciation of around ten million veterans and provides the long-awaited recognition. The Bundestag decided on this important step last year. Thomas Schmidt, retired colonel. D. and chairman of the Altenstadt Soldiers and Veterans Association, emphasizes how important this holiday is to give veterans the respect they deserve. There is a big celebration on the program in Altenstadt, which forms the heart of this region. A sign of appreciation that is being noticed in many cities, as [Merkur](https://www.merkur.de/lokales/schongau/altenstadt-ort377062/ Veranstaltung-in-altenstadt-geplant-nationaler-veteranentag-grosse-93773840.html) reports.
Preparations for the celebrations in Altenstadt have been in full swing for months. A ceremonial event is planned at Marienplatz, at which numerous speakers from politics, veterans' associations and the German Bundeswehr Association will also have their say. Schmidt emphasizes that Veterans Day is an important day for all active-duty soldiers as well as those who have honorably retired; They should be encouraged to take part in the celebrations and wear their veteran badge.
Ceremony and celebrations in Altenstadt
The celebrations in Altenstadt are the largest of their kind in the region. After the ceremony at Marienplatz, which includes the march of the flag delegations as well as speeches by Thomas Schmidt and district councilor Alexandra Bertl, there will be a morning pint with music in the courtyard of the “Schalander” brewery. Even though Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has canceled his participation, the city is expecting a lot of hustle and bustle.
In addition to Altenstadt, celebrations are also planned in many other German cities. A combination event with field service, networking and music will take place in Augustdorf on the same day. In Duisburg there is the March of Appreciation and other celebrations that offer veterans and their families a platform for exchange and recognition. Special events are also planned in Euskirchen and Bad Westernkotten, which are preparing their respective honors and program items for veterans, as can be read on the Veterans Day website.
Background and meaning of the holiday
The introduction of a Veterans Day is not just a symbolic step. This day is of great importance to society, particularly due to the challenges that veterans face as a result of their missions - be it physical or psychological. Veterans should be given the gratitude they deserve for their service. The Bundestag is seen as having a responsibility to improve aftercare for those injured in deployment and to intensify support offers so that they can receive appropriate care, as required by RND.
Another important point is the exchange between veterans and society. Political representatives from all factions have supported the idea of Veterans Day. They see this as an opportunity to promote social understanding and increase the visibility of veterans. It is the beginning of a new veterans policy that is also welcomed by veterans' organizations. We can only hope that these events do not degenerate into alibi events, but actually leave a lasting impression. Especially in Altenstadt, this day will provide an unprecedented opportunity to put the achievements of the Bundeswehr soldiers in the spotlight.