Sandia veterans share stories, solidarity at Veterans Day event THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024 HONORING VETERANS — Senior manager Todd Harrison, facing camera, hugs fellow Marines veteran and technologist John Bailon after John hands him a challenge coin. Labs Director James Peery, right, handed out coins alongside panel participants and veterans John Bailon, Geoff Bacon and Kevin Stielow at the conclusion of Sandia’s Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11.Sandia California hosted a Veterans Day event on Nov. 7. The event featured keynote speaker Lt. Col. Brian Cracchiola, commanding officer of the 3-356th Logistics Support Battalion in the U.S. Army, who spoke about the invaluable contributions of veterans. (Photo by Craig Fritz) PRESENTATION OF COLORS — From left, Kirtland Honor Guard Brianna Reyes, James Timney, Isaiah Johnson and Sam Krause present the colors to open the Sandia’s Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11. (Photo by Craig Fritz)