Honoring our military veterans

Capt. George Oliver, United States Army, spoke to the gathered crowd at the Old Main steps on the morning of Nov. 11 during the annual Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Penn State Veterans Organization and Omega Delta Sigma. Oliver thanked all veterans present at the event, and all veterans around the world for the duty and sacrifices that have provided the United States continued freedom. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.

The Penn State Veterans Organization (PSUVO) hosted their annual Veterans Day ceremony on the steps of Old Main beginning at the 11th hour of Nov. 11, 2021. The origins of Veterans Day come from the official ending of World War I. On Nov. 11, 1918, an armistice between the U.S.-led Allies and Germany went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

Capt. George Oliver, United States Army, spoke to the gathered crowd at the Old Main steps on the morning of Nov. 11 during the annual Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Penn State Veterans Organization and Omega Delta Sigma. Oliver thanked all veterans present at the event, and all veterans around the world for the duty and sacrifices that have provided the United States continued freedom. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.

A color guard representing all branches of Penn State ROTC began the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Old Main on the morning of Nov. 11. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.

Kyle Larson, President of the Penn State Veterans Organization, hosted the annual Veterans Day ceremony on the steps of Old Main on Nov. 11. Larson welcomed all students, staff, and faculty as well as the many military veterans in attendance from around the region. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.

Students from Penn State's Navy ROTC program stand at parade rest as they await the start of the 2021 Veterans Day ceremony outside Old Main on the morning of Nov. 11. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.

Students from Penn State's Air Force ROTC program listen as Kyle Larson, President of the Penn State Veterans Organization, welcomes all to the annual Veterans Day ceremony held Nov. 11 on the Old Main steps. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.

Students from Penn State's Army ROTC program listen to the speech provided by Capt. George Oliver, US Army, during the annual Veterans Day ceremony outside Old Main on Nov. 11. The annual event is hosted by the Penn State Veterans Organization. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.

Dexter Mills, President of Penn State's Veterans Fraternity Omega Delta Sigma, spoke briefly about how honored he is to be a veteran of the United States Military prior to introducing special guest speaker Capt. George Oliver, U.S. Army. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.

Capt. George Oliver, United States Army, spoke to the gathered crowd at the Old Main steps on the morning of Nov. 11 during the annual Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Penn State Veterans Organization and Omega Delta Sigma. Oliver thanked all veterans present at the event, and all veterans around the world for the duty and sacrifices that have provided the United States continued freedom. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.

A color guard representing all branches of Penn State ROTC began the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Old Main on the morning of Nov. 11. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.

Kyle Larson, President of the Penn State Veterans Organization, hosted the annual Veterans Day ceremony on the steps of Old Main on Nov. 11. Larson welcomed all students, staff, and faculty as well as the many military veterans in attendance from around the region. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.

Students from Penn State's Navy ROTC program stand at parade rest as they await the start of the 2021 Veterans Day ceremony outside Old Main on the morning of Nov. 11. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.

Students from Penn State's Air Force ROTC program listen as Kyle Larson, President of the Penn State Veterans Organization, welcomes all to the annual Veterans Day ceremony held Nov. 11 on the Old Main steps. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.

Students from Penn State's Army ROTC program listen to the speech provided by Capt. George Oliver, US Army, during the annual Veterans Day ceremony outside Old Main on Nov. 11. The annual event is hosted by the Penn State Veterans Organization. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.

Dexter Mills, President of Penn State's Veterans Fraternity Omega Delta Sigma, spoke briefly about how honored he is to be a veteran of the United States Military prior to introducing special guest speaker Capt. George Oliver, U.S. Army. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.

Last Updated November 11, 2021