Veterans Day Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Roll Call

The next Roll Call is scheduled for Monday, November 11, 2013

Every year on Veterans' Day the Student Veterans of UAF and ROTC collaborate to memorialize the service members lost in Iraq and Afghanistan.  To volunteer, please fill out the form below.  To learn more, please contact the UAF Veterans Resource Center.

    Veterans Day Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Roll Call 2012
  • ROTC Cadet reads names from the Roll Call

    ROTC Cadet reads names from the Roll Call

  • The Roll Call book included 6,635 names

    The Roll Call book included 6,635 names

  • Technical Sergeant Lee Dockery came from Clear AFB to participate in the Roll Call.

    Technical Sergeant Lee Dockery came from Clear AFB to participate in the Roll Call.

  • Carl Westlind, the VP of Student Veterans of UAF and a combat veteran.

    Carl Westlind, the VP of Student Veterans of UAF and a combat veteran.

  • Senator Mark Begich participated in the event as a keynote speaker, affirming his support of Alaska's veterans.

    Senator Mark Begich participated in the event as a keynote speaker, affirming his support of Alaska's veterans.

  • Senator Begich meets with the event organizers from Student Veterans of UAF, President Jake Ennis and VP Carl Westlind, and Veterans Service Officer Phil Hokenson.

    Senator Begich meets with the event organizers from Student Veterans of UAF, President Jake Ennis and VP Carl Westlind, and Veterans Service Officer Phil Hokenson.

  • Joe Fields, chair of the Alaska Veterans Advisory Council and Vietnam veteran, delivers closing remarks that underscore the nation's responsibility to take care of our most recent combat veterans.

    Joe Fields, chair of the Alaska Veterans Advisory Council and Vietnam veteran, delivers closing remarks that underscore the nation's responsibility to take care of our most recent combat veterans.

  • Emerson Eads, a graduate student in the UAF Music Dept., delivers a stirring rendition of "Amazing Grace" at the ceremony's closing. Eads also opened the Roll Call with the National Anthem.

    Emerson Eads, a graduate student in the UAF Music Dept., delivers a stirring rendition of "Amazing Grace" at the ceremony's closing. Eads also opened the Roll Call with the National Anthem.

  • A member of the Alaska Vets Motorcycle Club salutes during the Fallen Warrior Ceremony.

    A member of the Alaska Vets Motorcycle Club salutes during the Fallen Warrior Ceremony.

  • ROTC Color Guard retires the colors during the event's close.

    ROTC Color Guard retires the colors during the event's close.

Phillip Hokenson – 2 October 2013, Wednesday 11:48
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