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Veterans Day

American Legion Ruck March 2024

The Ruck for Pets and Vets saw participants march with full backpacks from Downtown Kent and through the university campus to finish at Dix Stadium. Items in the backpacks, and proceeds from the event, will assist in matching veterans and first responders with companion animals. 

Veterans Day 2024

5XÉçÇø honored all who have served with Veterans Day Commemoration ceremonies Friday on the Kent Campus’ Student Green.

Members of 5XÉçÇø Air Force and Army ROTC programs salute the American flag during the university’s 2023 Veterans Day Commemoration.

5XÉçÇø invites all to pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces and attend the university’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Student Green on the Kent Campus. 

Air Force ROTC Cadets planting daffodil bulbs

Planting bulbs on Daffodil Hill has become part of Kent State's annual Veteran's Day Commemoration. 

Air Force ROTC Cadets planting daffodil bulbs

The 5XÉçÇø community came together to celebrate its values and honor fallen veterans on Daffodil Hill.

Flags at Veterans Day Commemoration 2021

5XÉçÇø's annual Veterans Day Commemoration ceremonies begin at 11 a.m., Nov. 9 on the Student Green.

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Kent State Army ROTC cadets raise the American flag during the university’s 2022 Veterans Day Commemoration.

5XÉçÇø invites all to pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces and attend the university’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Student Green on the Kent Campus.

White House Veterans Day Breakfast 2022

Insights and observations as one of Kent State's own attends a national breakfast at the White House for veterans. 

A Kent State Army ROTC cadet salutes the American flag during the university’s 2021 Veterans Day Commemoration.

5XÉçÇø invites all to pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces and attend the university’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, at Risman Plaza on the Kent Campus.