Military Insider: Spring 2026 Special Edition
Get Involved in Our Growing Student Veteran Community!
The Liberty University Military Community is growing, and we are excited to welcome you to our new military student groups for the 2026-2027 school year!
The Navy Club
- Purpose: To provide Navy veterans, students who want to join the Navy, or Navy enthusiasts with a community and the opportunity to mentor one another.
- Point of Contact: Student President, Aidan Cramer, accramer1@liberty.edu.
- Events will be held each semester!
- Fill out the Club Interest Form!
The Semper Fidelis Society
- The Semper Fi Society will foster community and fellowship between all sectors of the LU Marine Corps community. This will include Liberty University students serving in the Marine Corps Reserves, Officer Candidates preparing for commissioning upon graduation, potential NROTC midshipmen, Veteran Marines, Marine family members, and those interested in the Marine Corps. Club events will make it a clear priority to unite and build strong partnerships between the equally important sectors of the community.
- The Society will also conduct events to share the institutional culture, history, traditions, and operating principles of the Marine Corps. Additionally, it will conduct training and education of Marine Officer Candidates and Recruits preparing for their respective basic training periods via optional weekly physical training sessions. This emphasis on exercise will promote a healthy lifestyle and mental discipline. “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies” 1 Corinthians 6:19 (NIV).
Project Healing Waters
- Purpose: To guide veterans in-need to recovery through fly fishing, mentoring, and friendship.
- Website: https://projecthealingwaters.org/.
- LU Point of Contact: SGT Christopher A. Moore, USAR, camoore31@liberty.edu.
LU School of Law: Military Law Society
- Purpose: The Military Law Society (MLS) is dedicated to providing support for student-veterans as well as active duty service members and veterans. The MLS encourages students who are considering a legal career in the military, develops networking opportunities and builds relationships with professionals working in military law, and hosts events to educate the LU School of Law community about the career paths available in military law. We welcome veterans, active and reserve service members, and anyone who wants to learn more about the military and national security sectors. Members must be School of Law students.
- Website: www.liberty.edu/law/student-services/student-organizations/.
- Point of Contact: Student President, Ms. Sierra Aigner, saigner@liberty.edu.
The following student groups have continued the tradition of supporting the military culture here at LU and continue to welcome new members! Reach out to them if you have an interest in joinin, and they will be glad to answer any questions you may have.
Student Veterans Association (Chapter of Student Veterans of America)
- Purpose: Keeping with the traditions and culture of Liberty’s passion for Christian service, the Liberty University Student Veterans Association (SVA) embraces the motto Servus Semper or Serve Always. It is our mission to serve veterans within the community while fostering a culture of camaraderie, mentorship and educational success among veterans on campus. Members must be current residential Undergraduate military/veteran students.
- Website: www.liberty.edu/military/veterans/student-veterans-association/.
- Point of Contact: Student President, Noah Parsons, sva@liberty.edu.
Students Behind Our Military
- Purpose: Students Behind our Military (SBM) is a student-run organization that was founded in the fall of 2007. The organization’s primary activity is assisting the Office of Military Affairs with events such as Military Family Fun Day and Military Appreciation Month, in addition to other community and campus events throughout the semester.
- Website: www.liberty.edu/military/veterans/students-behind-our-military/.
- Point of Contact: Student President, Ben Ansley, blansley@liberty.edu.
Upcoming Events
Veterans Country Music & Line Dancing Fellowship Night
Sponsored by Turning Point USA (TPUSA) & Students Behind our Military (SBM).
- All service members and veterans, are invited to the Veterans’ Country Music & Line Dancing Fellowship Night on April 10th at Valor Farms! Students Behind our Military and Turning Point USA are excited to partner together for a free night out of food, line dancing, and music. RSVP/ tickets are required for entry.
- Date: April 10th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (doors open at 4:15 a.m.)
- Location: National Center for Healthy Veterans / Valor Farms. 980 Wards Rd., Altavista, VA 24517
- Tickets are free for service members, veterans, and their families (RSVP Required). Small cost for civilian students.
Military Family Fun Day: Liberty University service members, veterans, spouses and their families are invited to attend our annual Military Family Fun Day! Join us to enjoy a free day of fun activities for the whole family, including tubing, skiing, snowboarding, lunch, activities, and more!
- Date: April 18, 2026
- Time: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Liberty Mountain Snowflex Center
Military Graduate Recognition Ceremony: Liberty University’s Military Graduate Recognition Ceremony for graduates of the class of 2026 will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026. This ceremony will honor our service members, veterans, and military spouses who have completed their degrees during the 2025-2026 academic year. Families of military graduates, as well as military staff and faculty from Liberty University, are invited to attend to celebrate the achievements of our military graduates. There will be a live stream broadcast for those unable to attend the event in person that will be hosted on the Commencement Live Stream web page. Please RSVP if you plan on joining us to celebrate your accomplishment!
- Date: May 14, 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Location: Thomas Road Baptist Church Worship Center
- Address: 1 Mountain View Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502
- Graduate Attire: Graduation Regalia or Military Dress Uniform
During commencement week, hotels in the area fill up very fast! For more information on this and more, visit our Commencement webpage.
We look forward to seeing you at one of our events!
Liberty University is not affiliated with, officially connected to, or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any of its branches.
