5 things to know today, Nov. 11, in Montgomery County

It’s Wednesday, Nov. 11, and here are five things to know on Veterans Day in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.

1. How to Observe Veterans Day 2026 in Montgomery County: Local residents can honor U.S. military veterans in multiple ways throughout the day, and through the weekend, with community tributes, a flag-raising ceremony, memorial illuminations and a restaurant salute.

Honoring Americas heroes: How to observe Veterans Day 2026 in Montgomery County

2. Ride On Green Light Bus to Connect Veterans with Resources: The initiative, part of the national Operation Green Light campaign, features a bus illuminated with a green light and wrapped to recognize veterans’ service. The 30-foot vehicle will rotate among the county’s three transit depots throughout the month to reach as many residents as possible.

Ride On Green Light bus to connect veterans with resources

3. Free Sandwich at Mission BBQ: Mission BBQ, with locations in Germantown and Rockville, will offer veterans and active-duty military members a free sandwich today as part of its Veterans Day salute. See more here

4. Free Car Washes: In honor of Veterans Day, Mr Wash Car Wash, with locations in Silver Spring and Kensington, will offer free car washes to all veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses today.

5. County Holiday Schedule: See what’s open and what’s closed today in Montgomery County here.  

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