Albany State University and Darton State College will honor the service of U.S. military personnel at a Veterans Day Observance Ceremony 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11, on the grounds adjacent to Orene Hall, located on the ASU campus. The public is welcome to attend.
 
The keynote speaker for this year’s ceremony is Col. Calvin C. Hudson II, District Commander of the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
 
Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard, and Shalonda Heard, president of the Darton State College, staff council will bring greetings.                                                                                                                    
 
Hudson, an Atlanta native, received his commission as an engineer officer upon graduation from Albany State University in 1994. He is a graduate of the United States Army War College, Command and General Staff College, Combined Arms and Services Staff School and Ranger School. He also completed the Engineer Officer Basic and Advanced Course.
 
Hudson holds a master’s degree in management from Webster University and master’s degree in strategic studies from USAWC.