Fort Riley, in conjunction with the Fourth District, State of Kansas, Veterans of Foreign Wars and VFW Auxiliary will host a Wreaths Across America ceremony at the post cemetery Dec. 15 at 11 a.m.

Col. Stephen Shrader, Fort Riley Garrison Commander, is scheduled to speak. Service representatives will place ceremonial wreaths for each of the armed forces, Merchant Marines, Gold Star families and POWs / MIAs. Afterward wreaths will be placed on individual military grave sites in the cemetery.

Wreaths Across America holds simultaneous observances in more than 1,400 locations in all 50 states and 24 national veteran cemeteries on foreign soil. The intent is to remind people that “Every Stone Has a Story” and to teach younger generations about the value of honoring those who sacrificed to protect America’s freedoms. The organization’s motto is “Remember, Honor, Teach.”

The Fort Riley ceremony is made possible through donations and volunteers.

This is the twelfth year Fort Riley has been involved with the annual event.