Please join Norwich University President LtGen John J. Broadmeadow, USMC (Ret.), NU Class of 1983, and the Corps of Cadets, commanded by C/COL Sophia M. Righthouse, NU Class of 2025, to honor our nation's veterans past and present with a Veterans Day Observance on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 4:15 PM on the Upper Parade Ground (rain, cold, or shine).

The reviewing officer and featured speaker is BG Matthew W. Braman, Director, Army Aviation for Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) G-3/5/7, Norwich Class of 1995.

Following BG Braman's remarks will be a Roll of Wars supported by the Norwich Artillery Battery, placing of a memorial wreath, prayer by Norwich University's chaplain Reverend William S. Wick, rifle volleys by Norwich Drill Team, playing of Taps by Regimental buglers, and a pass-in-review by the Corps of Cadets.

Veterans Day is a day to recognize the patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice of all veterans, living and deceased. Please join us.

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

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 to mark the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day at the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations in 1954.

Event Info

Nov 23, 2024, 10 AM to 1 PM

Nov 23, 2024, 7 to 9 PM

Nov 28, 2024, 4:30 to 6 PM