Albany Tech to host Veterans Day ceremony

ALBANY – Maj. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, commanding general of Marine Corps Logistics Command, will be the featured speaker at Albany Technical College’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony, scheduled for Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. in the Logistics Education Center Auditorium.

Reventlow will address the community and pay tribute to the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces.

The ceremony will include a presentation of colors by Monroe Comprehensive High School Air Force Junior ROTC, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem led by Ivey Bradley, chair of Albany Tech’s Dental Assisting program. Matt Trice, vice president of economic development at the college, will offer the invocation and provide welcome remarks. A special bagpipes presentation will be performed by Col. Dan Gillan, USMC (Retired), leading into the keynote address by Reventlow. The ceremony will conclude with a veterans tribute video and closing remarks from Trice.

Reventlow has more than three decades of service in the United States Marine Corps. As the commanding general of Marine Corps Logistics Command, he oversees critical logistical support for Marine forces worldwide, ensuring operational readiness in various mission settings. A respected leader, Reventlow has served in numerous capacities, both stateside and abroad, including combat operations and international partnerships. He has been a key figure in strategic military logistics and has received multiple commendations for his leadership, operational excellence, and service to the nation.

Officials at Albany Tech say Reventlow’s vast experience in leading large military organizations makes him uniquely suited to speak on the significance of veterans’ contributions to national defense.

Albany Technical College has been designated a Military Friendly Gold School. This recognition reflects ATC’s commitment to creating educational opportunities for veterans, service members, and their families. ATC has consistently demonstrated excellence in supporting military students, offering programs like the AAS degree in Business Logistics Management, which was developed in partnership with Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany. 

In addition to its Military Friendly designation, Albany Tech is also a DOD Skillbridge Partner. This program allows service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through industry training, apprenticeships, and internships during their last 180 days of service. ATC provides pathways for transitioning service members into technical careers that align with their military skills and training.

For more information on Albany Technical College’s Veterans Day Ceremony or its military support programs, visit www.albanytech.edu or contact the college’s veterans representative.