Military veterans were celebrated and recognized during the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Anna Mac Clarke Veterans Recognition Assembly.
Charlie D. Jackson, football head coach at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï, served as the keynote speaker. Jackson, former United States Air Force captain, told audience members there’s a place for people of all backgrounds in the military.
“The reality is, people of all races, all colors, all religions, have fought for years and years and decades and decades,� Jackson said. “Enjoy the blessing that is your life.�
Mister and Miss ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï provided a welcome message. The king and queen are both affiliated with the military.
Cameron J. Galloway is a member of the United States National Guard and ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï University’s ROTC program. Galloway will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in medical services in the Army National Guard in May 2021. Yasmine K. Harper has been a member of the United State Army Reserves since 2016.
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï President M. Christopher Brown II presented awards to retired Army lieutenant colonel Keith L. Jackson and to retired Army lieutenant colonel Dr. John C. Gregory.
President Brown hosted a grab-and-go luncheon for veterans in attendance.
