WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- Cadets from the University of Central Missouri’s Reserve Officer Training Corps stand at right shoulder arms before posting the colors at a Veterans Day ceremony at the University of Central Missouri’s multi-purpose center Nov. 11. Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, is an annual U.S. holiday honoring military Veterans. Its date marks the anniversary of the German signing of the Armistice at the 11th hour of the 11th day in 1918, ending major hostilities of World War I. More than 70 Vietnam War veterans participated in the ceremony at UCM. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- Vietnam veterans share a laugh before a Veterans Day ceremony at the University of Central Missouri’s multi-purpose center Nov. 11. Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, is an annual U.S. holiday honoring military Veterans. Its date marks the anniversary of the German signing of the Armistice at the 11th hour of the 11th day in 1918, ending major hostilities of World War I. More than 70 Vietnam War veterans participated in the ceremony at UCM. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- Vietnam Veterans salute the American flag during the Star Spangled Banner at a Veterans Day ceremony at the University of Central Missouri’s multi-purpose center Nov. 11. Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, is an annual U.S. holiday honoring military Veterans. Its date marks the anniversary of the German signing of the Armistice at the 11th hour of the 11th day in 1918, ending major hostilities of World War I. More than 70 Vietnam War veterans participated in the ceremony at UCM. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- A World War II veteran listens to the opening remarks during a Veterans Day ceremony at the University of Central Missouri’s multi-purpose center Nov. 11. Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, is an annual U.S. holiday honoring military Veterans. Its date marks the anniversary of the German signing of the Armistice at the 11th hour of the 11th day in 1918, ending major hostilities of World War I. More than 70 Vietnam War veterans participated in the ceremony at UCM. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- Vietnam War Veterans who served from 1967 to 1968 march during a Veterans Day ceremony at the University of Central Missouri’s multi-purpose center Nov. 11. Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, is an annual U.S. holiday honoring military Veterans. Its date marks the anniversary of the German signing of the Armistice at the 11th hour of the 11th day in 1918, ending major hostilities of World War I. More than 70 Vietnam War veterans participated in the ceremony at UCM. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- Master Sgt. Randolph Wyatt, 509th Maintenance Operations Squadron first sergeant, speaks to recognize the era of Vietnam Veterans during a Veterans Day ceremony at the University of Central Missouri’s multi-purpose center Nov. 11. Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, is an annual U.S. holiday honoring military Veterans. Its date marks the anniversary of the German signing of the Armistice at the 11th hour of the 11th day in 1918, ending major hostilities of World War I. More than 70 Vietnam War veterans participated in the ceremony at UCM. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- Brig. Gen. Scott A. Vander Hamm, 509th Bomb Wing commander, gives the keynote speech during a Veterans Day ceremony at the University of Central Missouri’s multi-purpose center Nov. 11. Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, is an annual U.S. holiday honoring military Veterans. Its date marks the anniversary of the German signing of the Armistice at the 11th hour of the 11th day in 1918, ending major hostilities of World War I. More than 70 Vietnam War veterans participated in the ceremony at UCM. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- Brig. Gen. Scott A. Vander Hamm, 509th Bomb Wing commander, gives the keynote speech during a Veterans Day ceremony at the University of Central Missouri’s multi-purpose center Nov. 11. Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, is an annual U.S. holiday honoring military Veterans. Its date marks the anniversary of the German signing of the Armistice at the 11th hour of the 11th day in 1918, ending major hostilities of World War I. More than 70 Vietnam War veterans participated in the ceremony at UCM. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- Brig. Gen. Scott A. Vander Hamm, 509th Bomb Wing commander, gives the keynote speech during a Veterans Day ceremony at the University of Central Missouri’s multi-purpose center Nov. 11. Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, is an annual U.S. holiday honoring military Veterans. Its date marks the anniversary of the German signing of the Armistice at the 11th hour of the 11th day in 1918, ending major hostilities of World War I. More than 70 Vietnam War veterans participated in the ceremony at UCM. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)