Columbus State to host Veterans Day event for students and community

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus State University will host a Veterans Day event Wednesday for students, staff and community members.The event starts at 10 a.m. with opening remarks from retired U.S. Army Col. John House. Boots and Bites, with food, music and activities, will follow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.The event is free for students, staff and community members.Activities plannedSusan, a university representative, said the activities will include an obstacle course provided by the National Guard.“We’re going to have a obstacle course provided by the National Guard for students to partake in. We’ll also have what we call an MRE experience where students can sample foods that are part of an MRE,” Susan said.Military-connected studentsColumbus State has more than 1,400 military-connected students enrolled. About 245 of them are veteran students.Clarie said she has noticed the community’s connection to the military during her time in Columbus.“Being here for almost 6 years now the, Columb