Kennesaw State University’s ROTC cadets will honor America’s veterans on Thursday, Nov. 10, with a keynote address by Col. John H. Hort, chief of plans, G-3, U.S. Army Forces Command, based at Fort McPherson, Ga. On Friday, Nov. 11, Kennesaw State joins campus and community volunteers across the nation to read the names of the 6,300 casualties of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, now called Operation New Dawn.

Kennesaw, Ga. (Nov. 11, 2009) — A fly-in by an Army Blackhawk helicopter and the blessing of the flags highlighted Veterans Day ceremonies at Kennesaw State University. The event was sponsored by the KSU ROTC Club, the KSU Students in Free Enterprise Team and the KSU Veterans Club. “We invited all area veterans to join us to celebrate the Army’s Year of the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) and honor them for their dedication to training and leading soldiers beneath their rank,” said faculty...

The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude. On this, our Nation's 51th annual Veterans Day observance, we celebrate and honor the patriots who have fought to protect the democratic ideals that are the foundation of our country.

The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude. On this, our Nation's 50th annual Veterans Day observance, we celebrate and honor the patriots who have fought to protect the democratic ideals that are the foundation of our country.