SU’s Executive Director of Veteran and Military Affairs Inducted into OCS Hall of Fame
Col (Ret) Ron Novack is enshrined into the Officer Candidate School’s Hall of Fame at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center
Col (Ret) Ron Novack, executive director of the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs at Syracuse University, was inducted into the Officer Candidate School (OCS) Hall of Fame at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center on Monday, April 27. The OCS Hall of Fame recognizes inductees who have led distinguished careers, both in the military and civilian life.
“I am humbled by this induction,” said Col (Ret) Novack. “I never thought when I graduated from OCS in 1990, as a second lieutenant, that I would someday be recognized as a member of the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame.”
Col (Ret) Novack served over 32 years in the United States Army, both enlisted and as an officer. He was commissioned as a Field Artillery Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School (Class 1-90) and became a Quartermaster Officer in 1992. His most recent command position was as commander, 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, in Fort Stewart, Ga., which included a nine-month deployment to Kandahar, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. His command positions included commander, 10th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, in Fort Drum, N.Y., with a 15-month deployment to Kirkuk, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; and as commander of Headquarters and Alpha Company, 407th Forward Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., and the Supply and Services Troop Commander, 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment–Delta (Airborne) in Fort Bragg, N.C. Col (Ret) Novack has five combat deployments to both Afghanistan and Iraq, and three of those combat tours were with the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, N.Y.
“Col Novack is well-deserving of this high-level distinction,” said Dr. Mike Haynie, Syracuse University’s vice chancellor for veteran and military affairs. “Ron’s more than three decades of service to his country and leadership as an officer in the United States Army will forever be recognized by his inclusion in this highly esteemed Hall of Fame.”
A voting board is used to select nominees to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Board consists of the Commandant, USAAS, Commandant, USAIS, 199th Infantry Brigade Commander, Commander, two Qualified retired OCS HOF members, Commander, 3rd BN, 11th Infantry Regiment and the Commanding General, USAIS. A majority vote is required for selection.
About the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA)
The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) serves as Syracuse University’s single point of entry for all veteran and military related programs and initiatives. It collaborates and coordinates with all stakeholders to best serve veterans, military connected students, and military family members who are students or employees at Syracuse University.