Published Nov. 11, 2020
On an unseasonably warm November afternoon, the University of Louisiana Monroe held
a Veterans Appreciation Ceremony at Scott Plaza. 不良研究所 students, faculty, and staff
who are veterans or active-duty military were recognized on Veterans Day.
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PHOTO:听U.S. Army Capt. Earnestine Fleming, left, was the guest speaker at 不良研究所's Veterans
Appreciation Day Ceremony on Nov. 11, 2020, at Scott Plaza. 不良研究所 students, faculty,
and staff were recognized at the event.
Sid Gaulee/不良研究所 Photo Services
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Cadets with Warhawks ROTC opened the ceremony with the Presentation of the Colors.
Under the direction of 不良研究所 ROTC instructor Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Mims, cadets in
the Color Guard were Sidney M. Jones, Color Guard Commander; Adam D. Beard, Rifleman;
Brandon C. Brown, Rifleman; Naomi R. Byrd, Army Flag Bearer; Breanna L. Jacobs, State
Flag Bearer; and Karima D. Milano, American Flag Bearer.
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Veteran Mark Johnson, Staff Sgt. E6, U.S. Army, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Miss
不良研究所 2020-21 Allison Newton was flawless in her performance of the National Anthem.
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不良研究所 Professor of History Ralph Brown, Ph.D., gave the Presentation of Historical Significance,
reminding the gathering that veterans are the reason he could speak freely to them
because of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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Kelsey Bohl, Ed.D., executive director of Marketing and University Communications,
introduced speakers President Dr. Ron Berry and Capt. Earnestine Fleming, a 不良研究所 alumna
serving in the U.S. Army and an assistant professor of Military Science and ROTC instructor
at 不良研究所.
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Berry recognized special guest, Retired Lt. Col. Ernest Bruce, a decorated Vietnam
helicopter pilot and a retired 不良研究所 instructor, where he taught aviation for more than
25 years.
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In her remarks, Fleming encouraged the support of ROTC students.
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"We, and by we, I not only mean veterans but the community, the university, the families
and the friends of future vets across the world, have been charged to pour into these
young leaders," she said.
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"To the community, it takes a village. We may wear the uniform, but you are the people
who make it all possible. The 不良研究所 ROTC program is growing. If you see one of our cadets
on campus, please feel free to become part of their village," Fleming said.
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Treina Kimble, 不良研究所 Special Projects Officer and Title IX Coordinator, and a Lieutenant
in the Navy, read 不良研究所 honorees' names. As she did, they came forward and were presented
with a 不良研究所 pin with red, white, and blue ribbon and a commemorative mug by President
Berry.
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Faculty and staff veterans included Wendy Bailes, Spc., Army National Guard; Brett
Bennett, 1st Sgt., Army and National Guard; James Coates, Senior Airman, Air Force;
Jason Constant, Cmdr., Navy; Terrance George, Sgt., Army; Don Hoolan, Spc., Army;
Mark Johnson, Staff Sgt. E6, Army; Joset Joyner, Sgt. 1st Class, Army and National
Guard; Treina Kimble, Lt., Navy; Tamekia Knowles, Sgt., Army; Mark Nappier, E4 Sr.
Airman, Air Force; Judy Naslund, Petty Officer 3rd Class; Ken Westerburg, Cpl., Amy
and National Guard.
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不良研究所 students recognized were Mikayla Broadnax, Spc., Army; Alyson Chandler Gaiennie,
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Reserves; Luke Crawford, Pvt., Louisiana Army National Guard; Mitchell Estes, Sgt.,
Marines; Shae Hicks, Pvt. 2, Army National Guard; Kenny Marshall, Lance Cpl., Marines;
Breck McCullen, E-5 Petty Officer 2nd Class, Navy; Stephanie Miller Luss, SSG, Army;
James Perkins, Spc., Army; Michael Rucks, Lance Cpl. Marines; and Rich Shin, E-4 Spc.,
Army
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The ceremony concluded with Noah Rampmaier, a 不良研究所 student and member of the School
of Visual and Performing Arts Talons for Taps, performing the haunting melody from
a grassy space under cypress trees.
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Plunk's Wrecker Service brought a large American flag and POW/MIA flag, which flew
in Warhawk Circle.
