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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Ole Miss Honoring Military Through Warrior Week
10/29/2018 | Football
Rebels to Host Military Appreciation Game Saturday vs. South Carolina
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss is honoring its military veteran students, faculty and alumni during Warrior Week (Oct. 29-Nov. 3) with a series of events designed to recognize members of the armed services in the Ole Miss family.
"The University of Mississippi's support for veterans and military families reflects our commitment to helping these important members of the Ole Miss family navigate their transition into civilian life, and it is a vital part of our institutional investment in building healthy and vibrant communities," Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter said.
"We value our military students greatly for their service to our country, and for the leadership, life experience and maturity they bring to our campus community. As we continue making great strides in how we support our 1,400-plus military-connected students, Warrior Week is a wonderful way for the university to honor their tremendous sacrifice and service."
The university's mission to honor and support its student veterans does not go unnoticed by its military faculty and staff.
Throughout the week, a variety of events and activities will honor veterans and their service, culminating in the Nov. 3 Military Appreciation Game against South Carolina.
Ole Miss Wish
On Friday and Saturday (Nov. 2-3), 13-year-old Benjamin Clark, who was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2015, will be presented his Ole Miss Wish. His weekend will include a variety of activities catered to his interests.
Clark will be the first Ole Miss Wish child to serve as Kid President for the day and will make a proclamation from the president's desk.
He will be joined by his parents, Teri and Caleb Clark, and siblings Carolyn Grace, 12, and Joshua, 11, all of Yazoo City. Together, the family will experience the sights and sounds of an Ole Miss game day, while also participating in the Walk of Champions through the Grove, among other events.
Caleb Clark is chaplain for the Mississippi Air National Guard's 172nd Airlift Wing, a position he has held for nearly a decade.
Ole Miss Wish is a philanthropic effort by the Student Veterans Association that works with military families to provide children with meaningful experiences at the university in partnership with the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Veterans Gala
On Friday night (Nov. 2), UM will host the inaugural Veterans Alumni Gala, a program designed to recognize and honor alumni and students who served in the armed forces or will serve in the future. Besides being recognized by their peers, state and federal dignitaries and their community, veterans and cadets can use this opportunity to network and create lasting bonds that will help in their careers.
The guest of honor for the event, to be held at The Inn at Ole Miss, will be 9/11 survivor Will Jimeno. Jimeno will speak about his experiences responding to the World Trade Center with his Port Authority comrades and being trapped for 13 hours under the rubble of the towers.
Bringing Jimeno in to tell his inspirational story will be a treat for student veterans and alumni, said Andrew Newby, UM assistant director for veteran and military services. Newby also hopes the event springboards current military students forward into their postgraduate careers.
Turkey Bowl
The week's events kick off Monday (Oct. 29) with some friendly competition, as ROTC flag football teams from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines will battle for bragging rights on the indoor field at the Olivia and Archie Manning Athletics Performance Center. The action begins at 8 p.m. and is open to the public.
Football Uniform Reveal
On Friday (Nov. 2), the Ole Miss football team will unveil its patriotic-themed uniforms the players will wear during Saturday's SEC game against South Carolina. The Rebels have made it a tradition to play one game a season in uniforms that honor service members.
The uniforms will be unveiled Friday on Ole Miss football's social media accounts.
Ole Miss-South Carolina Football Game
The military appreciation football game between the Rebels and the South Carolina Gamecocks will kick off at 11 a.m. Nov. 3 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
Notable alumni and service members will be recognized during the game, and special guest Robert Wilkie Jr., U.S. secretary of veterans affairs, will participate in the pregame coin toss alongside Jimeno.
Cadets from each branch of the ROTC will march onto the field at halftime.
Throughout Warrior Week, student veterans and ROTC cadets will be featured in videos highlighting their service and achievements.
Kelly said the recognition the university shows its veterans and active military service members makes him proud to serve, and motivates his future endeavors. He is on track to graduate in May and head into active service.
Before kickoff, a military flyover will soar over the stadium.
Navy EOD Demonstration
The U.S. Navy's Explosive Ordnance Disposal/Diver team and the Army Adventure Semi will be open to the public beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the northwest corner of the Jackson Avenue Center parking lot.
The Army Adventure Semi allows guests to try out a variety of simulators that show the skills of U.S. Army soldiers.
An EOD dive tank will allow guests to interact with Navy EOD divers and their equipment. Also, the EOD team will have a robot and dive suit display set up at the Navy ROTC tent, next to the Zebra tent in the Grove.
"The University of Mississippi's support for veterans and military families reflects our commitment to helping these important members of the Ole Miss family navigate their transition into civilian life, and it is a vital part of our institutional investment in building healthy and vibrant communities," Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter said.
"We value our military students greatly for their service to our country, and for the leadership, life experience and maturity they bring to our campus community. As we continue making great strides in how we support our 1,400-plus military-connected students, Warrior Week is a wonderful way for the university to honor their tremendous sacrifice and service."
The university's mission to honor and support its student veterans does not go unnoticed by its military faculty and staff.
Throughout the week, a variety of events and activities will honor veterans and their service, culminating in the Nov. 3 Military Appreciation Game against South Carolina.
Ole Miss Wish
On Friday and Saturday (Nov. 2-3), 13-year-old Benjamin Clark, who was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2015, will be presented his Ole Miss Wish. His weekend will include a variety of activities catered to his interests.
Clark will be the first Ole Miss Wish child to serve as Kid President for the day and will make a proclamation from the president's desk.
He will be joined by his parents, Teri and Caleb Clark, and siblings Carolyn Grace, 12, and Joshua, 11, all of Yazoo City. Together, the family will experience the sights and sounds of an Ole Miss game day, while also participating in the Walk of Champions through the Grove, among other events.
Caleb Clark is chaplain for the Mississippi Air National Guard's 172nd Airlift Wing, a position he has held for nearly a decade.
Ole Miss Wish is a philanthropic effort by the Student Veterans Association that works with military families to provide children with meaningful experiences at the university in partnership with the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Veterans Gala
On Friday night (Nov. 2), UM will host the inaugural Veterans Alumni Gala, a program designed to recognize and honor alumni and students who served in the armed forces or will serve in the future. Besides being recognized by their peers, state and federal dignitaries and their community, veterans and cadets can use this opportunity to network and create lasting bonds that will help in their careers.
The guest of honor for the event, to be held at The Inn at Ole Miss, will be 9/11 survivor Will Jimeno. Jimeno will speak about his experiences responding to the World Trade Center with his Port Authority comrades and being trapped for 13 hours under the rubble of the towers.
Bringing Jimeno in to tell his inspirational story will be a treat for student veterans and alumni, said Andrew Newby, UM assistant director for veteran and military services. Newby also hopes the event springboards current military students forward into their postgraduate careers.
Turkey Bowl
The week's events kick off Monday (Oct. 29) with some friendly competition, as ROTC flag football teams from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines will battle for bragging rights on the indoor field at the Olivia and Archie Manning Athletics Performance Center. The action begins at 8 p.m. and is open to the public.
Football Uniform Reveal
On Friday (Nov. 2), the Ole Miss football team will unveil its patriotic-themed uniforms the players will wear during Saturday's SEC game against South Carolina. The Rebels have made it a tradition to play one game a season in uniforms that honor service members.
The uniforms will be unveiled Friday on Ole Miss football's social media accounts.
Ole Miss-South Carolina Football Game
The military appreciation football game between the Rebels and the South Carolina Gamecocks will kick off at 11 a.m. Nov. 3 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
Notable alumni and service members will be recognized during the game, and special guest Robert Wilkie Jr., U.S. secretary of veterans affairs, will participate in the pregame coin toss alongside Jimeno.
Cadets from each branch of the ROTC will march onto the field at halftime.
Throughout Warrior Week, student veterans and ROTC cadets will be featured in videos highlighting their service and achievements.
Kelly said the recognition the university shows its veterans and active military service members makes him proud to serve, and motivates his future endeavors. He is on track to graduate in May and head into active service.
Before kickoff, a military flyover will soar over the stadium.
Navy EOD Demonstration
The U.S. Navy's Explosive Ordnance Disposal/Diver team and the Army Adventure Semi will be open to the public beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the northwest corner of the Jackson Avenue Center parking lot.
The Army Adventure Semi allows guests to try out a variety of simulators that show the skills of U.S. Army soldiers.
An EOD dive tank will allow guests to interact with Navy EOD divers and their equipment. Also, the EOD team will have a robot and dive suit display set up at the Navy ROTC tent, next to the Zebra tent in the Grove.
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