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2026 Veterans Day Celebration Program 

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2026 Veterans Day Celebration Program

Seminole State College of Florida in white and yellow font with the College shield logo to the left of the College name in white and yellow font.

SCHEDULE

WELCOME

Briyanna Jenkins
Director Community Standards and Strategic Outreach

PRESENTATION OF COLORS

F.A. "Skip" Barth
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, Retired

Lake Mary High School Junior ROTC

NATIONAL ANTHEM

SeminoleSound and Concert Chorale

OPENING REMARKS

Dr. Hank Glaspie
Vice President Information Technology & Resources/CIO, U.S. Navy

SGT.MARK JOHNSON IV MEMORIAL
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Recipient
Matthew Kniskern
U.S. Army

PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICAN
CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER (PVACFC)
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Recipients
Ryan Pitcher
U.S. Army

Austin Solomon
U.S. Army

TRIBUTE TO THE ARMED FORCES

SeminoleSound and Concert Chorale

STUDENT KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Austin Martinez
United Assistance for Veterans (UAV) President, U.S. Army

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Major General Robert L. Edmonson II
U.S. Army, Retired

Two people in U.S. Army camouflage uniforms stand facing each other during a military ceremony, holding a ceremonial flag between them. Several other uniformed service members are visible in the foreground and background, slightly out of focus. An American flag patch and military insignia can be seen on the uniforms. The indoor setting has warm lighting and a blurred background that emphasizes the flag exchange; A large group of military personnel wearing camouflage uniforms and protective gear walk along a wide gravel road in an open outdoor landscape. The group is spread across the width of the road, with several individuals in the foreground and many more following behind. Some carry backpacks and equipment, while one person near the center appears to be looking down at a handheld device. The surrounding terrain is mostly flat with sparse vegetation, and an overcast sky stretches across the background. The image is focused on the front section of the group, with those farther back appearing slightly blurred; A long line of sailors in white dress uniforms stand at attention along the edge of a large naval ship. The sailors form a continuous row stretching into the distance, creating a strong diagonal line across the image. In the background, the ship’s gray superstructure, antennas, radar equipment, and signal flags are visible against an overcast sky. The foreground shows several sailors in sharp focus, while those farther down the line gradually recede into the distance. The image emphasizes military ceremony, uniformity, and the scale of the naval vessel
U.S. Air Force personnel in camouflage uniforms disembark from a large military aircraft parked on an airport tarmac. Several individuals walk away from a mobile stairway while others descend the stairs from the aircraft's open side door. The gray aircraft displays the text “U.S. AIR FORCE” on its fuselage, and one of its large jet engines is visible on the right side of the image. The scene takes place in daylight under a partly cloudy sky, with the aircraft and personnel sharply in focus against the open airfield background; Two uniformed military service members stand outdoors in dark blue dress uniforms adorned with ribbons and insignia. One individual is prominently featured in the foreground, while another stands slightly behind and out of focus. The image is framed from the chest up against a blurred background of trees and a cloudy sky. The focus highlights the detailed uniform decorations and formal appearance of the service members during an outdoor military event or ceremony;Crew members wearing bright orange life jackets work on the deck of a U.S. Coast Guard vessel at sea. Several crew members are positioned along the side of the boat, handling a rope that extends over the railing into the water. A red life ring is mounted on the railing in the foreground, and the text “U.S. COAST GUARD” is visible on the side of the vessel. The ocean forms the background, while the boat’s cabin and deck equipment are visible behind the crew. The image depicts a maritime operation or training activity aboard the vessel
Seminole State College of Florida Veterans Office of Veteran Student Services circular seal with SSC Rally Raider Sports bird head with the USA flag in the background of the seal and 'Special Thanks Seminole State College Office of Student Life, Seminole State College Music Department, Veterans, Students, Faculty, Staff and Invited Guest' in blue font on a white background.

Contact

Office of Veteran Student Services
Sanford/Lake Mary Campus
Student Center (SC), Room 266 - 2nd Floor
407.708.2242 | Fax: 407.708.2564
Lee Campus at Oviedo 
407.971.5086 | Room OVF-101D 

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