Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University held its annual Veterans Day observance on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza. The outdoor program included a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the Army and Air Force ROTC programs, and remarks from Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State President Lester A. Lefton.
Former Staff Sergeant for the U.S. Air Force Andrew Altizer was the guest speaker for the event. Altizer is a recipient of the Air Force’s Airmen College Scholarship and a current student at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State. A reception in the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Student Center Kiva lobby followed the brief program.
All were invited to come and pay tribute to America’s veterans. A special invitation was extended to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State faculty, staff, students and community members who are veterans, active service members or who have family members in the military.