Military Appreciation Week
Celebrating the Service and Sacrifice of our Armed Services
Equestrian Military Appreciation Meet vs. Texas A&M
Military Appreciation Breakfast
Monday, November 11
8:00 - 9:30 a.m. CST
Special Guests: Jake Norotsky of the Wounded Warrior Project and Coach Butch Thompson
This event is open to everyone with breakfast provided by Another Broken Egg Cafe. Come by to learn about all the great events happening this week. No registration is required. Parking will be available in Beard Eaves Coliseum parking lot from 7:30 - 10:00 a.m.
US Army Interactive Displays
Monday, November 11
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST
Nichols Lawn and West Thatch Concourse
Stop by and see vehicles used by the US Army on Nichols Lawn and experience the Army Adventure Mobile Simulator Semi on the west end of Thatch Concourse.
US Navy & US Marine Interactive Displays
Tuesday, November 12
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST
Stop by Nichols and the Shelby Center to see 3D Submarine models.
Alabama National Guard Interactive Displays
Wednesday, November 13
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST
Nichols Lawn, West Thatch Concourse, Cater Lawn and North Stadium Lawn.
Stop by Nicholos Lawn to see a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, experience the Army Adventure Mobile Simulator Semi on the west end of Thatch Concourse, participate in a climbing tower and other activities on Cater Lawn, and see an M777 Artillery Howitzer on North Stadium Lawn.
Patriots on the Plains Picnic
Wednesday, November 13
12:00 - 4:00 p.m. CST
Join the Alabama National Guard for food, music, games, raffles, and more. Items for the raffle include an Autographed Basketball, AU Baseball tickets with Hall of Fame Club access and more! Come in athletic attire as there will be several activities with opportunities to earn cool prizes, including Stanley tumblers. Music and food provided by Alpha Sigma Phi and no registration is required.
Men's Basketball Military Appreciation Game vs. Kent State
Veterans Yoga on the Plains
"Warrior Stretch"
Thursday, November 14
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. CST
Auburn Recreation and Wellness Center's Mind and Body Studio (Top floor of fitness tower)
Honor to Hire
Veterans Career Fair & Resume Review
Thursday, November 14
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. CST
Mell Classroom Building Atrium
Click here to register for the Honor to Hire event and learn how you can get access to an AU basketball practice and a $10 gift card!
US Coast Guard Interactive Displays
Friday, November 15
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST
Stop by Nichols Lawn to see a Coast Guard patrol boat with Gulf Strike Team on Thatch Concourse.
IQLA Distinguished Lecture Series: Bob Woodruff
Friday, November 15
2:00 p.m. CST
Distinguished guest Bob Woodruff of the Bob Woodruff Foundation will present "From Tragedy to Triumph, an Impactful Story of Giving Back." This lecture is free and open to the public.
Veteran Alumni Reception
Volleyball Military Appreciation Game
In addition, the service song of each military branch will play from the Samford Hall clock tower at 12 p.m. (noon) on the days below.
Monday The United States Army

Tuesday The United States Marine Corps
Wednesday The United States Navy
Thursday The United States Air Force and Space Force

Friday The United States Coast Guard