Members of the Norwich University and central Vermont communities are invited to join Norwich University President Mark Anarumo and the Corps of Cadets to honor our nation's veterans past and present with a Veterans Day Observance on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 4:15 PM on the Upper Parade Ground (rain, cold, or shine).

The reviewing officer and guest speaker is Lt. Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, USAF, Norwich Class of 1985, Deputy Commander, United States Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Lt. Gen. Bussiere's bio: https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/108798/thomas-a-bussiere/

Following Lt. Gen. Bussire's remarks will be a Roll of Wars supported by the Norwich Artillery Battery, a placing of a memorial wreath, prayer by Norwich University's chaplain, the firing of three volleys by Norwich Drill Team rifle detail, and the playing of Echo Taps by Regimental buglers.

Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is observed annually on November 11, to honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with other holidays including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day which are celebrated in other countries that mark the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.

Please join us to honor our veterans.

For information, contact the Office of the Commandant at (802) 485-2135 / commandant@norwich.edu

Event Info

Jul 5, 2024, 10:30 to 11:30 AM

Jul 8, 2024, 6 to 8 PM

Jul 11, 2024, 5:30 to 7:30 PM