Appalachian State University Army ROTC Cadet Battalion Commander Samuel Bourne, far left, stands at attention alongside fellow ROTC cadets during the presentation of the colors at App State’s 2021 Veterans Day Ceremony. Bourne is a senior criminal justice major from Wilmington.
Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri Everts, far right, thanks all veterans and active-duty military members for their service during App State’s 2021 Veterans Day Ceremony.
Barbara Ashley, right, and her husband, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Robert Ashley, are pictured near Appalachian State University’s Veterans Memorial. At the university’s 2021 Veterans Day Ceremony, Barbara shared insights into the experiences of military families and spouses.
During Appalachian State University’s 2021 Veterans Day Ceremony, Barbara Ashley, far right, speaks about the experiences of military families and spouses. Ashley is an entrepreneur, former App State student and wife of Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Robert Ashley.
Appalachian State University’s Austin Reed, a senior criminal justice major from Jefferson, carries the flag for the presentation of the colors at the university’s 2021 Veterans Day Ceremony. Reed is part of the App State Army ROTC’s Pershing Rifles, the university’s drill and ceremony organization.
Brent Bingham, arts production specialist and lecturer in the Hayes School of Music performs the national anthem during Appalachian State University’s 2021 Veterans Day Ceremony.
Appalachian State University Army ROTC Cadet Battalion Commander Samuel Bourne, far left, stands at attention alongside fellow ROTC cadets during the presentation of the colors at App State’s 2021 Veterans Day Ceremony. Bourne is a senior criminal justice major from Wilmington.
BOONE — Standing beside the Veterans Memorial on Appalachian State University’s campus, former student Barbara Ashley recounted one of her earliest memories — standing in her front yard at Fort Bragg as she watched soldiers, including her father, jump out of airplanes.
Barbara shared her recollections and insights about the experiences of military spouses and families at the university’s 2021 Veterans Day Ceremony, where more than 100 people gathered to honor and commend those who have served in the armed forces.
Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri Everts, far right, thanks all veterans and active-duty military members for their service during App State’s 2021 Veterans Day Ceremony.
Appalachian State University’s Austin Reed, a senior criminal justice major from Jefferson, carries the flag for the presentation of the colors at the university’s 2021 Veterans Day Ceremony. Reed is part of the App State Army ROTC’s Pershing Rifles, the university’s drill and ceremony organization.
Brent Bingham, arts production specialist and lecturer in the Hayes School of Music performs the national anthem during Appalachian State University’s 2021 Veterans Day Ceremony.
During Appalachian State University’s 2021 Veterans Day Ceremony, Barbara Ashley, far right, speaks about the experiences of military families and spouses. Ashley is an entrepreneur, former App State student and wife of Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Robert Ashley.
Barbara Ashley, right, and her husband, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Robert Ashley, are pictured near Appalachian State University’s Veterans Memorial. At the university’s 2021 Veterans Day Ceremony, Barbara shared insights into the experiences of military families and spouses.
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