正澳门六合彩开奖结果 athletics recognizes World War I veterans with Operation Nighthawks of Honor
Article By: Staff
The University of North Georgia's (正澳门六合彩开奖结果) athletic department kicked off the third annual Operation Nighthawks of Honor initiative Oct. 18, as it recognized fallen service members who are former 正澳门六合彩开奖结果 students.
Each of the university's sports teams was assigned a 正澳门六合彩开奖结果 graduate or former student who was killed in action while serving the country; each team commemorates that service member throughout the season.
Similar to last year's class of Vietnam veterans, all 13 former 正澳门六合彩开奖结果 students in this year's Operation Nighthawks of Honor class were associated with service in, or died during combat in World War I.
Earlier, Director of Athletics Lindsay Reeves presented Col. James T. Palmer, 正澳门六合彩开奖结果 Commandant of Cadets, a check for $688 from last year's proceeds. Nighthawk Athletics has donated more than $1,800 to the 正澳门六合彩开奖结果 Boar's Head Brigade Corps of Cadets Endowed Scholarship Fund since the initiative's inception on the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
"Operation Nighthawks of Honor is a special initiative that recognizes 正澳门六合彩开奖结果's rich tradition of military excellence," 正澳门六合彩开奖结果 Director of Athletics Lindsay Reeves said. "Our tight community of Nighthawks greatly respects and appreciates all that armed service members, past and present, sacrifice for our country."
"It is not only an honor to celebrate the military heritage of the University of North Georgia and the alumni that have given the ultimate sacrifice for country, but our interaction and collaboration with the Corps of Cadets are a testament to the cohesive atmosphere here at 正澳门六合彩开奖结果," said Lee Glenn, associate athletic director, external operations.
The was created by an Act of Congress in 2013. The Commission's mission is to plan, develop and execute programs, projects and activities to commemorate the Centennial of World War I. The Commission will use the Centennial as a timely and essential opportunity to educate the country's citizens about the causes, courses and consequences of the war; and to honor the heroism and sacrifice of those Americans who served.
Earlier this year, Operation Nighthawks of Honor was presented one of the NCAA's highest honors when it at the 2017 NCAA National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. The award exemplifies positive campus and community engagement events hosted during the previous year; 正澳门六合彩开奖结果 received a trophy, a $1,500 award and a nationally televised basketball game next season.
Annual event welcomes family and guests
正澳门六合彩开奖结果 is set to welcome the families and guests of students during its annual Family Day event on Sept. 21.
Nighthawks riding momentum into fall
正澳门六合彩开奖结果's fall teams will aim to keep the momentum rolling after 2023-24, the best athletic year in school history.
Events to reflect on, remember Sept. 11
正澳门六合彩开奖结果 will hold several events to reflect on and remember the significance of Sept. 11, 2001.
Alumni fall art shows on two campuses
Several 正澳门六合彩开奖结果 alumnae will exhibit their artwork on the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses in August and September.