Kansas State University Air Force ROTC Cadets Hold 24-Hour Silent Guard Ceremony for Veterans
Air Force ROTC cadets at Kansas State University held a 24-hour silent guard ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on campus on Veterans Day to honor veterans.
Topeka, KS, November 11, 2026 —
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from Kansas State University conducted a 24-hour silent guard ceremony on Veterans Day. The event took place at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial located on the university’s campus.
The purpose of the ceremony was to honor veterans for their service and sacrifices. Cadets maintained a continuous, silent vigil over a 24-hour period, demonstrating dedication and respect.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the Kansas State University campus serves as a dedicated space for remembrance and reflection. The silent guard duty is a tradition often undertaken to pay solemn tribute to those who have served in the armed forces.
The ceremony commenced on Veterans Day, a federal holiday observed annually in the United States to honor military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
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