Honoring Heroes

Honoring Heroes

²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵhonors and celebrates the sacrifices made by the servicemen and women to defend their country with an annual Veterans Day Ceremony, held on the Drill Field.  Following the program, participants were invited to view a special student-made art exhibit--"Student Salutes," featuring pieces on individual veterans and their stories of service.
Photo by Grace Cockrell

November 11, 2024

Gen. Andrew Rendon, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵexecutive director for Veterans and Military Affairs, speaks from the podium Nov. 7 during Mississippi State's annual Veterans Day Ceremony, honoring the sacrifices made by servicemen and women to defend their country. Following the program, participants were invited to view a special "Student Salutes" art exhibit featuring mixed media pieces inspired by individual veterans and their stories of service. The university continues its Veterans Day observance with a U.S. Flag Retirement Box dedication ceremony Monday [Nov. 11] at 4 p.m., with more veterans' activities throughout the month.