¹ú²úÂ×Àí celebrated its graduating service members, veterans, reservists and National Guard members at the Spring 2025 Veteran Grad Cord Social on April 21 at S.B. Ballard Stadium. From special alumni guests to Big Blue getting his own red, white and blue cord, the event highlighted ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s proud military connection. Photos by Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
The Veteran Grad Cord Social, hosted by the Military Connection Center, is but one example of ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s deep commitment and connection to the United States military. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Every graduating service member, veteran, reservist and National Guard member receives a red, white and blue cord during the Veteran Grad Cord Social, hosted by the Military Connection Center. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Ron Riffle, United States Navy (ret.), director of the Military Connection Center, speaks at the Veteran Grad Cord Social on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Priority Club at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
U.S. Navy captain Vince Libasci ’01 was the alumni speaker for the Veteran Grad Cord Social, hosted by the Military Connection Center on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the priority Club at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Libasci also serves as Chief of Staff for Expeditionary Strike Group 2. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Janet Carter ’87, president of the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Alumni Association, speaks at the Veteran Grad Cord Social on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Priority Club at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Student Veterans of America ¹ú²úÂ×Àí chapter president Casey Barnes (left) presents U.S. Navy captain Vince Libasci ’01, her former commanding officer on the USS Cole, with his cord during the Veteran Grad Cord Social on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Priority Club at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Libasci did not receive his cord when he graduated. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Student Veterans of America ¹ú²úÂ×Àí chapter president Casey Barnes (right) presents ¹ú²úÂ×Àí mascot Big Blue with a cord of his own during the Veteran Grad Cord Social on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Priority Club at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
The Veteran Grad Cord Social, hosted by the Military Connection Center, is but one example of ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s deep commitment and connection to the United States military. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Every graduating service member, veteran, reservist and National Guard member receives a red, white and blue cord during the Veteran Grad Cord Social, hosted by the Military Connection Center. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Ron Riffle, United States Navy (ret.), director of the Military Connection Center, speaks at the Veteran Grad Cord Social on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Priority Club at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
U.S. Navy captain Vince Libasci ’01 was the alumni speaker for the Veteran Grad Cord Social, hosted by the Military Connection Center on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the priority Club at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Libasci also serves as Chief of Staff for Expeditionary Strike Group 2. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Janet Carter ’87, president of the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Alumni Association, speaks at the Veteran Grad Cord Social on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Priority Club at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Student Veterans of America ¹ú²úÂ×Àí chapter president Casey Barnes (left) presents U.S. Navy captain Vince Libasci ’01, her former commanding officer on the USS Cole, with his cord during the Veteran Grad Cord Social on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Priority Club at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Libasci did not receive his cord when he graduated. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí
Student Veterans of America ¹ú²úÂ×Àí chapter president Casey Barnes (right) presents ¹ú²úÂ×Àí mascot Big Blue with a cord of his own during the Veteran Grad Cord Social on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Priority Club at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí