LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Veterans Day may be over, but the support for those who serve is needed year-round.

That's why many gathered Saturday morning for the Strong Shall Stand 5K, to raise money and awareness for the ways military members need community support after they take off the uniform."Even though we don't wear uniforms anymore, there's no reason why we can't continue to serve our community, much more importantly, our other fellow veterans," Career army veteran and Green Beret Miguel Fabbiani said.

The Strong Shall Stand 5K is more than a race - it's a way to stand together for the brave individuals who serve and protect our country."People don't realize how much we need our community, our civilian community," Fabbiani said.