MSU Veterans Day ceremony honors U.S. military service members
MSU President Mark E. Keenum led Mississippi State’s celebration of the service and sacrifices made by veterans and active military members at the university's annual Veterans Day observance today [Nov. 11].
“Let me say that while I do believe that we are the best campus in the country when it comes to helping veteran students achieve their education and career goals, Mississippi State University will never rest on our past success. We are committed to exploring new and innovative ways to serve veterans and support the many men and women who have served in our nation's armed forces,” Keenum said.
“We're also building on a military tradition that reaches all the way back to the founding of this university,” he said.
(Video by Sarah Kirk)
Newly designated a “Distinguished Military College,” MSU proudly salutes military-affiliated students and veterans every day, with services coordinated through the university’s G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Center for America’s Veterans.
MSU’s Army and Air Force ROTC cadets represented both programs with a mixed color guard. Following the ceremony, attendees viewed the university exhibit “Student Salutes: A Visual Tribute to MSU Veterans,” which features original student artwork and research exploring the connections between the university and the U.S. Armed Forces.
