Flag retirement ceremony set for Tuesday at University of Nevada, Reno

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) — The University of Nevada, Reno Veteran Services department will hold a flag retirement ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11:30 a.m. in honor of Veterans Day.

The ceremony will take place at Gateway Plaza, located in front of the Joe Crowley Student Union. The event is led by student veterans and members of the Wolf Pack Vets club.

Ceremony details

The ceremony will retire flags that are no longer fit for service. All are welcome to attend.

Flag planting

The ceremony follows the planting of 1,000 flags on the lawn of Gateway Plaza. The flag-planting event has been hosted annually since 2012 and recognizes those who choose to serve in the United States.

About the department and club

The Veteran Services department provides support and referral services for undergraduate and graduate students who are veterans or who are serving on active duty or in the Reserve or National Guard. It also provides college readiness and employment services to veterans and qualified dependents.

Wolf Pack Vets is a student-led organization within the department that strives to help its members succeed academically. Anyone with a background in military service is welcome to join, including veterans, National Guard members, reserve soldiers, active-duty soldiers and dependents.