The annual Veterans Day Flag Display will take place at the UNF Green on Monday, Nov. 6, through Friday, Nov.10. There will reportedly be over 1,500 American flags on display to represent the military-connected students on Campus.To honor and recognize the University of North Florida students, staff, alumni, faculty, and community members who have served or continue to serve in the U.S.
The guest speaker will be Lt. Gen. Richard Tryon, U.S. Marine Crops and senior fellow for international leadership in the UNF Hicks Honors College. After graduating from the Naval Academy in 1975, Tryon was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. He quickly climbed the ranks and held various positions, including Special Operations Command of Europe and Commander of the Marine Corps Forces Command in the U.S. and Europe.
During the workshop series, Veterans and family members of those who served can honor their military service by transforming old uniforms into art.The UNF sculpture program has installed five new student-created sculptures at the UNF Seaside SculptureCorps Park at Jacksonville Beach, including Ethan Harmon’s “Military in Memoriam.”
This sculpture was reportedly designed to pay homage to the sacrifices of those who had served in the U.S. Military since WWII. Each tag showcases the total number of active-duty service members and combat-related deaths in each branch of defense to bring to light the number of people who have given their lives for their country.Later in the week, The UNF MedNexus will launch a pilot program to help Veterans in Flagler County track their health and fitness statistics.