Armstrong State University’s hosted a Military Appreciation Day at Alumni Arena on Saturday, January 23, in special tribute to service men and women. The university’s basketball teams squared off against the Lander Bearcats, and more than 1,500 free game tickets were handed out to members of the military, veterans and their families.
 
Highlights of Military Appreciation Day included special recognition for World War II veterans and Purple Heart recipients in attendance, children’s face painting and military equipment displays. At halftime, 15 new military recruits took an oath to join the U.S. Army and nine active duty soldiers re-enlisted.
 
Notable guests in attendance were Lt. Gen. John Otjen (Ret.), Gen. John Sobke (Ret.), Command Sgt. Maj. Tara Wheadon, Savannah Veteran of the Year Ray Vejar, Georgia Veterans Services Office of the Year Frank Mullis and University System of Georgia Director of Military and Veterans Affairs David Snow, as well as Peach Belt Conference Commissioner David Brunk.