Midland College To Host Veterans Day Celebration Honoring Legacy of Loyalty and ServiceOctober 17, 2024

Midland College, in partnership with Mil2Civ and Permian Warrior Partnership, is proud to host a special Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. Themed “A Legacy of Loyalty and Service,” the event will feature a 1-mile Fun Run, a 5K walk/run, a traditional veterans ceremony, a cake-cutting, and a resource and job fair for veterans across the Permian Basin.

“Midland College's Veterans Day Celebration is a meaningful opportunity for the community to come together, show gratitude, and honor the sacrifices made by veterans and their families,” said Daniel Ortega, Midland College Director of Veteran Outreach. 

“It’s not just about remembering their service, but also about recognizing the dedication, resilience, and commitment that define the spirit of those who have served our country. This event is a time to reflect on their journeys, ensure their stories are heard, and inspire future generations to uphold the values they fought to protect.”

The celebration will feature guest speaker Dr. Jeff Struecker, U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Famer who will share insights from his remarkable career, which included 17 combat deployments across five U.S. conflicts, including the mission famously known as Black Hawk Down.

“Having U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Famer Dr. Jeff Struecker as our guest speaker for this year’s Veterans Day ceremony is truly an honor,” Ortega continued. “Dr. Struecker's extraordinary service and leadership are a testament to the courage and dedication of all our veterans. His insights and experiences will undoubtedly inspire and remind us of the sacrifices made by those who have served our nation.”

Event Highlights:

• Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
• 1K/5K Race Presented by Midland Run Crew
• Start Time: 9:15 a.m.
• Location: Begins at the Helen Greathouse Children's Center parking lot, Midland College
• Details: Participants are encouraged to arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the race. Please register each participant separately.
• 5K Registration Link: Veterans Day 5K
• 5K Route Map: View Route
• 1K Route Map: View Route
• Veterans Day Ceremony
• Time: 11:00 a.m.
• Location: Midland College Physical Education Building Gymnasium
• Featured Speaker: Dr. Jeff Struecker, U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Famer
  

• • Cake-Cutting Ceremony
    • Time: 11:45 a.m.
    • Location: Midland College Physical Education Building Gymnasium

• • Resource/Job Fair
    • Time: 12:00-3 p.m.
    • Location: Midland College Physical Education Building Gymnasium
    • Details: 50+ companies currently registered to exhibit, offering resources and employment opportunities for veterans.
    • Participating Organizations Include:
      • Bush Family Home State Historic Site
      • Skillpoint Alliance
      • Family Promise of Midland
      • Hospice of Midland
      • Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
      • Texas Veterans Commission HealthCare Advocacy
      • United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots
      • And many more!

Midland College would like to thank these amazing Veterans Day Celebration sponsors who are helping make this event possible: Silvertip Completion Services, Certarus Low Carbon Energy Solutions, Cintas, 7Brew, Workforce Solutions Permian Basin, Mil2Civ and Midland Run Crew.

Midland College encourages all members of the community to join this day of gratitude, reflection, and celebration, honoring the unwavering loyalty and service of our nation’s veterans.