Veteran's Day & CT Wartime Service Medal Ceremony

300 Boston Post Road,West Haven CT 06516

10 November, 2022

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Please join us on Thursday November 10th at 3:00pm in the Beckerman Rec Center for the University of New Haven's annual Veteran's Day Ceremony. This year proves to be a momentous occasion as we have the distinct honor of welcoming the Sergeant Major of the Army Michael A. Grinston as our guest speaker. We will also be holding a Connecticut Wartime Service Medal ceremony in which recipients will receive the Medal from both SMA Grinston and the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Thomas J. Saadi.The Program is as follows: Call to Order Ryan Noonan: Manager, MVAPosting of the Colors University of New Haven Army ROTC- Nathan Hale BattalionNational Anthem XXXXXInvocation Dr. Martin O’Connor, ’76 B.A., Associate Professor and Campus ChaplainWelcome/Introductory remarks Ryan Noonan: Manager, Military & Veteran AffairsSpeakers President Sheahon ZengerMajor Kristen GreistSergeant Major Michael A. Grinston (SMA)CT Wartime Service Medal Ceremony: Commissioner Thomas J. SaadiSMA Michael A GrinstonClosing Prayer Dr. Martin O’Connor, ’76 B.A., Associate Professor and Campus ChaplainPlease RSVP by no later than November 4th so that we can obtain an accurate headcount to ensure seating availability.