Military Appreciation Month

Nov 7: Military Appreciation Hockey Game Sponsored by the Virginia Army National Guard

We welcome you to join us for the Military Appreciation Hockey Game to honor our veterans!

• Location: LaHaye Ice Center
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Link to free tickets for Military students coming soon!
• Stream live!

Nov 7: Mike Donahue Memorial 5-Miler

The Valley View 5 Miler is a partnership between the Liberty University Campus Recreation and Military Affairs departments to show our support for those who serve. In memory of Major Mike Donahue, the event is meant to honor and remember this man who made such a positive impact in the community and at Liberty University. Join us for the special pre-race ceremonies meant to honor all those who have lost their lives serving our nation.

• Military discount offered
• Location: Camp Hydaway–Outdoor Center
• Time: The Pre-Ceremony starts at 8:40 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m.
• Sign up!

Nov 7: MURPH Challenge

Join the annual Liberty University Murph Challenge (LUMC)! The LUMC is a student-led, veteran charity event focuses on faith, fitness, and remembrance to honor our nation’s heroes through physical competition, military traditions, and veteran-centered ceremonies.

The main event consists of a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats, and a second one-mile run. 100% of all proceeds go toward event expenses and to raise money for the National Center for Healthy Veterans in nearby Altavista!

• Time: TBD
• Location: Liberty University Indoor Track
• Learn more and register here!

Nov 10: Veterans Appreciation Reception

Join us for the Military Appreciation Reception, where we look forward to honoring the service members and veterans of all branches.

• Location: Montview Student Union – Alumni Ballroom
• Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with the event being from 12-1 p.m. The event space will close at 1:30 p.m.
• RSVP link coming soon!

Nov 11: Military Appreciation Convocation

Join us for a special Convocation to honor our Nation’s service members and veterans! There will be a special Veterans Day ceremony at the beginning of the event.

• Veterans within the LU military community are invited to the President’s Box for special seating and a breakfast buffet. Email militaryoutreach@liberty.edu from your LU email account to reserve your spot. 
• Time & Location: 10:30 a.m., Vines Center
• Convocation Schedule

Nov 14: Military Appreciation Football Game

Liberty Football honors all members of our military during our home Military Appreciation Game! Remember to always Be Early, Be Loud and Wear RED!

• Time: 3:30p.m. ET
• Location: Williams Stadium
• For tickets: contact the Flames Ticket Office at (434) 592-5015 or reference the Football Ticket Information page.
  • Free tickets for service members and veterans are available at www.vettix.org/.
• The George Rogers Champion of Freedom Award will be announced during the halftime show.

Nov 18-19: American Red Cross Blood Drive

To honor those who sacrifice while serving our nation, Liberty will be hosting a Military Appreciation Blood Drive with the American Red Cross to help those in need, and we invite you to be part of the effort. Help save someone’s life by signing up to donate on November 18, or 19 on the Red Cross’s website. Make sure to select the event at the Liberty University Student Center and choose what time you want to donate.

• Date: November 18 and 19
• Time: 12:00-6:00 p.m.
• Location: Montview Student Union Alumni Ballroom

TBD: Air Force ROTC 24 Hour Vigil

Liberty University Air Force ROTC will be holding a 24-hour vigil on the Montview Student Union Steps to remember our nation’s prisoners of war and missing in action. A special ceremony will be held.

According to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, as of Sept. 3, 2025 more than 81,600 Americans remain missing from conflicts since World War II.

POW/MIA vigils provide an opportunity to remember and honor those who have served, according the agency. The 24 hour vigil represents the United States’ constant efforts to recover and repatriate American heroes.