Retired U.S. Air Force General Lester L. Lyles, former vice chief of staff of the Air Force and a 35-year Air Force veteran, will deliver the keynote address.
The Syracuse University Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) invites the campus community to the National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) at the Daniel and Gayle D’Anielle Building for the annual observance of Syracuse University’s Veterans Day ceremony.
The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, and will be held in the K.G. Tan Auditorium, followed by a reception in the Bisignano Grand Hall inside the NVRC.
Hosted by the OVMA, the Veterans Day observance reflects Syracuse University’s long-standing commitment to serving military-connected students, veterans and their families. The tradition dates back to World War I, when the University established the Student Army Training Corps, the precursor to today’s Reserve Officer Training Corps.
Syracuse University Chancellor and President Kent Syverud will deliver remarks recognizing the contributions of veterans across the campus community and beyond. This year’s ceremony coincides with the celebration of the OVMA’s 10th anniversary.
This year’s keynote address will be delivered by retired U.S. Air Force General Lester L. Lyles, former vice chief of staff of the Air Force and commander of Air Force Materiel Command. A 35-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Gen. Lyles oversaw major defense acquisition, logistics and technology programs and later served as chair of the National Science Board and the NASA Advisory Council.
“By any measure, veterans are part of the ‘secret sauce’ of our national security community,” says Lyles, a Washington, D.C., native and Howard University alumnus. “We should always strive to value them; to respect and honor their service to our country; and learn from them.”
All students, faculty, staff, alumni and local community members are invited to attend.
Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP through the University’s Events Calendar. The NVRC has limited accessible parking spaces available for those who require parking accommodations; email vma@syr.edu to make parking arrangements. General parking is available throughout campus.