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Veterans Day: Duty, Honor, Service

At ڰ, remembering those who serve goes beyond a single day.

ڰ marks Veterans Day with traditional observances such as the formal flag drill and retreat, community events, and programming to broaden the community’s understanding of veterans’ lasting contributions to the College and the nation. At ڰ the impact and leadership of veterans past, present, and future can be seen everywhere. “Veterans Day is a day to remember those who have served. It’s a day to do what we should do every day of the year,” says President Emeritus James Wright, a Marine Corps veteran.

ڰ ROTC cadets lower the flag at ڰ College
Veterans Past, Present, and Future

Remembering those who served goes beyond a single day.

Images of 3 ڰ Veterans
Transitioning From Service to College

Three student veterans share how service has shaped their ڰ experience.

James Wright in his office
The Fierce Advocacy of James Wright

A new book, “War and American Life,” continues his work lifting up those who served.

Soldier looking through field equipment
ROTC Cadets Get Oriented

Cadets headed into the woods for basic navigation training. 

See a slide show of staff and family members who have served. 

President Philip J. Hanlon ’77  invites the community to celebrate our veterans.

A roundup of news stories about James Wright and media appearances by the president emeritus. 

A portrait of President Philip J. Hanlon '77 standing outside
(Photo by Robert Gill)

As a dedicated scholar-teacher, his work has touched literally thousands of students. As an administrator and leader, he shaped the institution we know and love today for over a decade.

President Philip J. Hanlon ’77
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Jason Mosel walks on the Green carrying the American flag.

What I hoped to show people with this run was what you’re capable of when you make your why greater than your excuse to quit.

JASON MOSEL, MARINE VETERAN AND NETWORK ENGINEER FOR ITC
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Vitallia Williams standing outside the Novack Café

I’m interested in learning how government interacts with social norms and stigmas. That’s driven mostly by my experiences in the military, but also as a queer Black woman.

Vitallia Williams ’22, Army Veteran
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Veteran Brad Carney '20 in the library stacks.

To do something bigger than yourself, that’s one of the goals here.

Brad Carney ’20, Army Ranger
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Bill Platt can be reached at William.C.Platt@dartmouth.edu

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