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Capt. Mark Lakamp

'Top Gun' inspired Lakamp to service in the U.S. Navy

November 11, 2019

Aerial shot of city campus

Ceremony to honor prisoners of war, missing service members

September 25, 2019

John J. Pershing

Nebraska's connection to Gen. John J. Pershing

November 5, 2018

Students participate in the parking riot of 1948. The riot started due to a lack of on-campus parking spaces. The riot started after student veterans, recently returned from World War II, confronted police who were ticketing cars that were double parked on streets. The police responded with tear gas. The students ended up marching around campus before parading down O Street in their cars.

Archives Afternoons fall series begins Aug. 30

August 23, 2018

The Cornhusker Marching Band performs at the start of the Sept. 2 game with Arkansas State University. More than 30 members of the band are participating in the 22 in 22 Challenge, which is designed to raise awareness about veteran suicides and raise funds for veteran support services.

Huskers march to expand awareness of veteran suicides

October 19, 2017

Air Force T-38 trainers fly over Memorial Stadium during the national anthem prior to the Cornhuskers game with the University of Maryland on Nov. 19, 2016.

University makes big leap in 'Best for Vets' rankings

December 15, 2016

Nebraska included in publication's list of top military schools

January 6, 2016

Ming Han (left) and Guigen Liu.

Engineers develop next-gen temperature sensor

April 3, 2015

Koan Nissen shouts an order while serving as a howitzer gunner in the U.S. Army’s Third Division. Nissen, who has worked at the UNL Police Department since 2000, has shifted his military service into the Nebraska National Guard, where he is a public affairs writer.

Nissen's military service leads to writing about other soldiers

February 28, 2014