羅恩州立大學學生、海軍退伍軍人艾登·哈納 (Ayden Havener) 獲得 2024 年退伍軍人校長嘉獎

羅恩州立社區學院於 11 月 11 日在羅恩縣校園舉行了一年一度的退伍軍人節紀念活動。

Roane State Community College celebrated Veterans Day with its annual observance on Nov. 11 at the Roane County Campus. Students, college leadership, faculty and staff members, and special guests gathered in the Vann Student Center for the ceremony.

羅恩州立社區學院於 11 月 11 日在羅恩縣校園舉行年度紀念活動，慶祝退伍軍人節。學生、學院領導、教職員和特邀嘉賓齊聚范恩學生中心參加儀式。

The event included the presentation of the 2024 Chancellor's Commendation for Military Veterans.

活動包括頒發 2024 年退伍軍人總理嘉獎狀。

This year, Roane State's recipient was also the ceremony's guest speaker – student and U.S. Navy veteran Ayden Havener.

今年，羅恩州立大學的獲獎者也是頒獎典禮的演講嘉賓——學生兼美國海軍退伍軍人艾登·哈納 (Ayden Havener)。

Havener is a wildlife and fisheries major. He served in the U.S. Navy from 2017 until 2021, earning the Navy Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

Havener主修野生動物和漁業。他於 2017 年至 2021 年在美國海軍服役，榮獲海軍良好行為獎章、國防服務獎章和全球反恐戰爭服務獎章。

In a letter written to the Tennessee Board of Regents recommending Havener for the commendation, Chancellor Flora W. Tydings, who is also Roane State's director of veterans services, said his initiative and strong leadership capabilities have been an incredible asset.

羅恩州立大學退伍軍人服務主任、校長弗洛拉·W·泰丁斯(Flora W. Tydings)在寫給田納西州董事會的一封推薦哈納獲得表彰的信中表示，他的主動性和強大的領導能力是一筆令人難以置信的財富。

"Ayden has become a vital component of the department of veterans services here at Roane State," said Lynzee Patrick, the department's director. "He has been involved with outreach and mentorship to help other student veterans, all while maintaining a 3.6 GPA. He continues to uphold the values expected of someone who represents Roane State."

「艾登已成為羅恩州立大學退伍軍人服務部門的重要組成部分，」該部門主任林茲·帕特里克 (Lynzee Patrick) 說。 “他一直參與外展和指導工作，幫助其他學生退伍軍人，同時保持 3.6 的 GPA。他繼續堅持代表羅恩州立大學的人所期望的價值觀。”

Leading the Veterans Day observance, Roane State President Chris Whaley presented Havener with the Chancellor's Commendation challenge coin before inviting him to speak.

羅恩州長克里斯威利 (Chris Whaley) 在主持退伍軍人節紀念活動時向哈納贈送了校長嘉獎挑戰幣，然後邀請他發言。

"I'm so proud to be a veteran, proud to have served," Havener said. "I just want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart; it means a lot. Thank you for this award."

哈納說：“我為自己是一名退伍軍人而感到自豪，為曾服役而感到自豪。” “我只是想從心底感謝你們所有人；這意義重大。感謝你們授予這個獎項。”

Whaley noted that Havener has continued to serve his community and fellow students while pursuing his education.

惠利指出，哈納在求學的同時繼續為社區和同學服務。

"We thank Ayden for joining us today, for the words he shared and, most of all, for his service," President Whaley added. "We are so thankful that students like Ayden continue to choose Roane State. We are blessed to have him."

「我們感謝艾登今天加入我們，感謝他分享的話語，最重要的是感謝他的服務，」威利總統補充道。 “我們非常感謝像艾登這樣的學生繼續選擇羅恩州立大學。我們很幸運有他。”

Havener is from Florida but now lives in Wartburg, Tennessee, with his wife, Destiny. He plans to graduate with his associate degree this May. Havener said his next step will be Tennessee Tech University, where he will continue his studies as a fish conservation major.

哈納來自佛羅裡達州，但現在與妻子德斯蒂尼住在田納西州瓦特堡。他計劃今年五月畢業並獲得副學士學位。哈納說，他的下一步將是田納西理工大學，在那裡他將繼續學習魚類保護專業。

The Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans was launched in 2020. A nominee may be a student, member of the faculty or staff, an alumnus of the college or a member of the community who is a veteran or active-duty member and exemplifies characteristics of service, honor, courage, commitment and integrity.

校長對退伍軍人的表彰活動於 2020 年啟動。

“Our college communities are strengthened by the veterans and active-duty personnel on campus. The experiences and perspectives they bring are an important part of the broad diversity of people and backgrounds on our campuses that benefits everyone,” said Dr. Tydings. “We are committed wholeheartedly to serving our veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard members, reserve members, military spouses and children. It’s a privilege to honor them, not only on Veterans Day but all year.”

「我們的大學社區因校園內的退伍軍人和現役人員而得到加強。他們帶來的經驗和觀點是我們校園中廣泛的人員和背景多樣性的重要組成部分，使每個人都受益，」泰丁斯博士說。 「我們全心全意致力於為我們的退伍軍人、現役軍人、國民警衛隊成員、預備役軍人、軍人配偶和子女提供服務。我很榮幸能夠向他們致敬，不僅是在退伍軍人節，而且是全年。

Forty Chancellor's Commendation recipients were honored across the state on Veterans Day.

退伍軍人節當天，全州四十名校長嘉獎得主受到表揚。

For information on Roane State's resources for student veterans, visit roanestate.edu/veterans.

有關羅恩州立大學退伍軍人學生資源的信息，請訪問 roanestate.edu/veterans。