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Release Date:

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

HFC celebrates Veterans Day with Commemoration Ceremony Nov. 10

Event Date:

Thu, 11/10/2022 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Location:

Student & Culinary Arts Center (Bldg. M)

Silhouette of veteran saluting American Flag

In celebration of Veterans Day, HFC Veterans Services will hold a Commemoration Ceremony for all veterans, especially HFC’s student veterans, on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 1:30 p.m. in the Student & Culinary Arts Center (Bldg. M) on the main campus.

According to HFC Enrollment Associate IV/Veterans Services Gail Bock, there will be a ceremony honoring veterans, followed by remarks from HFC President Russell Kavalhuna and HFC student veterans.

HFC music instructor G. Kevin Dewey will lead his vocal music students who will sing the National Anthem, as well as the service anthems of each branch of the United States Armed Forces:

The HFC Student Activities Office will have a station for attendees to make greeting cards to thank members of the military and veterans for their service.

Cake and other refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public.

She Is a Veteran

Throughout the week of Nov. 7-11, the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency’s She is a Veteran outreach campaign will be highlighted in the Student Center.

The She is a Veteran outreach campaign consists of six women veterans who represent the diverse backgrounds of Michigan veterans. These women share their stories, hoping that their personal journeys will resonate with all individuals and can encourage military women to speak up and proudly identify with their veteran status. These six are:

This campaign is designed to:

Connect women to their identity as veterans
Change the public perception of what veterans look like
Connect women veterans to benefits
Connect women veterans to community

Additional resources for veterans

There are additional resources available for veterans, including:

The Veterans Crisis Line, which is staffed by caring, qualified crisis responders. Many of these responders are veterans themselves. If you are a veteran in crisis, call 988, press 1, or text 838255.
The Dearborn Veteran Center: Call 313-277-1428.
Dearborn Veterans Treatment Court: Call 313-943-2281 or email veteranscourt@ci.dearborn.mi.us.
Wayne County Veterans Services: Call 313-224-5045.

For questions or more information about any HFC Veterans Day activities, contact the Office of Veterans Services at veterans@hfcc.edu.