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On Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, the Lincoln University Office of Veterans Affairs and the Student Veterans Association honored those who served by hosting a variety of activities throughout the campus.
The events included a paintball competition; remarks by Kimberly Rains, who serves a captain in the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service, a pharmacist, and the Food and Drug Administration’s associate director for regulatory affairs; and an awards reception.
Serving her third year in the United States Army Reserve, student Arianna Douglas serves as the president of the campus Student Veterans Association.
"Today was a great day! The paintball event gave students a glimpse into what it's like to be a soldier and what service members experience in training,” said Douglas, a senior human services major from Newark, New Jersey.
"We designed today's activities to honor veterans and show students, staff, and faculty that the military has a place for everyone."
Lincoln’s alumni include Christian Fleetwood, an 1860 graduate and Civil War veteran who, in 1865, was among the first African American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients; and Lillian Fishburne ’71, the first African American female U.S. Navy rear admiral.
At Lincoln, the Office of Veterans Affairs supports the success of veterans, military service members from all branches, and their dependents. It helps them navigate the admissions process and provides a seamless transition from military service to college life.
Four years ago, GI Jobs Magazine designated Lincoln University a Military Friendly School; this year, Lincoln is on track to once again earn this recognition.