The Navy Honor Guard from Port Hueneme opened ceremonies for Friday’s Pride in America Day at the Fillmore Middle School. The production received high praise this year from retired teacher Mary Ford, who created this day to honor our military men and women more than 10 years ago.

Veterans of Foreign Wars saluted the American flag during the Pledge of Allegiance at Friday’s Pride in America program.

Veteran Jim Rogers, VFW Post 9637, and Mary Ford, founder of Pride in America, enjoyed the annual program, honoring our nation’s veterans.