Military Appreciation Month

• We welcome you to join us for the Military Appreciation Hockey Game to honor our veterans as the Flames take on University of Jamestown!
• Location: LaHaye Ice Center
• Time: 7:00 p.m.
• Stream live!

• 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.
• Location: Camp Hydaway – Pavilion
• Time: The Pre-Ceremony starts at 8:45 a.m. and the race starts at 9:00 a.m.

• Refreshments will be available in the Veterans Center on campus (Montview Student Union, Suite 2770).
• The National Center for Healthy Veterans in nearby Altavista will be holding a Veterans Day Commemoration at Valor Farms featuring LU’s President Costin as the keynote speaker at 5:00 p.m. Registration is required for participants.

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• Military affiliated LU students, faculty, and staff: please join us for our annual Veterans Appreciation Reception to show honor and appreciation to the service members and veterans within the Liberty University Community. Proof of service is required.
• Location: Montview Student Union – Alumni Ballroom
• Time: Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with the event being from 12:00-1:00 p.m. The event space will close at 1:30 p.m.

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• 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 with further details to come.
• According to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, as of Sept. 3, 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.

• Join us for a special Convocation to honor our Nation’s service members and veterans with a Veteran’s Day Panel with Chad Robichaux, speaker, former Force Recon Marine and former MMA fighter; Chadd Wright, retired Navy SEAL, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur; Nick Freitas, Virginia State Delegate, former Green Beret; and Liberty President Dondi E. Costin, former Air Force Chief of Chaplains and retired Major General.
• Veterans within the LU military community are invited to the President’s Box for special seating and a breakfast buffet.
• Location: Vines Center
• Time: 10:30 a.m.
• Convocation Schedule

• Celebrate Military Appreciation Month with us by cheering on the Flames as they take on Western Kentucky!
• Location: Liberty Arena
• Time: 6:00 p.m.
• Watch Live

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. Speakers include Chad Robichaux, Chadd Wright, and Nick Freitas.

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!

• Location: Liberty Intramural Sports Complex Indoor Track
• Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sign up at https://www.lumurphchallenge.com/

Main Events Include:

• Competitive, Non-Competitive, and Team Murph Challenges
• Kids Hero Workout
• Bench Press, Squat, and Dead Lift Competitions
• Military Symposium with ceremonies, speeches, and memorials

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Nov 19-20: American Red Cross Blood Drive

• Join us in giving blood to help those in need as part of the Military Appreciation Month blood drive
• Further details to be announced.