Veterans Week

Celebrating and Honoring our Veterans

The Office of Veterans Affairs and Student Life & Engagement will celebrate our Veterans this November 2023! See below for details.

For questions, contact Laurel Ridge Veteran Services: 540-868-9753 or [email protected]

    Attention Veterans: Submit a photo for our showcase, “Faces of Laurel Ridge Veterans”

    The “Faces of Laurel Ridge Veterans” Showcase will be featured on all Laurel Ridge Community College plasma screens during the week of November 6-12 and will recognize Veteran students and employees.

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    Appreciation Luncheon for Veterans Students

    As a way to say ‘thank you’ for your service, we will serve up an appreciation luncheon at our Middletown Veterans Center on Wednesday, November 8 from 12-1pm and at our Fauquier Veterans Center on Thursday, November 9 from 12-1pm.

    Please make a reservation here.

    Thank a Veteran

    You can thank a Veteran by writing a holiday card to a Veteran or wearing a sticker to show your appreciation!

    Supplies will be available at each campus in Cornerstone Hall Lobby, Wolk Hall Lobby, and Jenkins Hall Lobby.

     

    Veterans Memorabilia Display

    As a new way to honor our Veterans and Servicemembers, we will be showcasing personal items from your military service. For example, your unit patch, an item from your dress uniform, item from your travels, etc.  Personal items can be brought to either Veteran Center Tuesday October 30th and Wednesday October 31st. Contact Veteran Services for more details.

    Veterans Day Trivia

    Show off your military knowledge and have a little fun. You might even win a $50 Amazon gift card. Use your computer to join us via Zoom on Wednesday, November 8 @ 3:00pm while you use your phone to answer in.

    Rotary Club’s Flags for Heros

    Honor the HEROES in your life such as: Veterans, teachers, 1st responders, law enforcement, medical, family and your everyday heroes who inspire you!

    Join us for the dedication ceremony on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 3pm at our Fauquier Campus, Hazel Hall, Barkman Conference Center.

    Field of Flags for Heroes will be on display at Laurel Ridge Community College from Nov 9-12 at the Fauquier Campus.

    All information about this event: https://warrentonrotaryfoundation.org/