East Central Community College plans to honor veterans at its Military Appreciation Breakfast Thursday, Nov. 9 on the Decatur campus.

A complimentary breakfast at 7 a.m. in the Gold Room of Mabry Cafeteria opens the annual event. All community veterans are invited.

Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles is the keynote speaker. He was appointed adjutant general of Mississippi by Gov. Phil Bryant on Sept. 1, 2016. He also serves as the commanding general of both the Mississippi Army and Air National Guard, according to an ECCC news release.

Boyles directs the Mississippi Military Department and oversees the development and coordination of all policies, plans and programs of the Mississippi National Guard in concert with the governor and state legislature, according to the news release.

 

In addition to Boyles’ address, members of the college’s vocal music ensemble Voce’ will sing the national anthem and trumpeter Grace Addy of Carthage, a member of the Wall O’ Sound Marching Band, will play Taps. Posting of the Colors will be by Boy Scout Troop 46 from Decatur United Methodist Church.

For more information, contact Randall E. Lee, vice president for student services, at 601-635-6375 or rlee@eccc.edu.