American Hero to deliver annual Veterans Day Lecture at Southeastern

The History and Political Science Department at Southeastern Louisiana University has scheduled the annual Veterans Day Lecture Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., in the Student Union Theatre. Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré (U.S. Army, retired) will present “A Veterans Day Address by the Category 5 General,” during which he will share his experiences and candid views. The event is free and open to the public.

A decorated 37-year veteran, a global authority on leadership, and an expert on climate change and disaster preparedness, Honoré led the U.S. Capitol security review after the Jan. 6 attack and became known as the “Category 5 General” for his leadership in coordinating military relief efforts in post-Katrina New Orleans. During his experiences in New Orleans he became known for his admonition, “Don’t get stuck on stupid,” which is the title of his latest book.

The annual Veterans Day Lecture is part of Veterans Week at Southeastern, which will also feature numerous activities sponsored by the Office of Military and Veterans Success, headed by Captain Emily Anthony. Activities include a military banquet on the evening of Nov. 11, during which the featured speaker will be U.S. Air Force General Amy Bumgarner, a Southeastern alumna. History and Political Science Department Head Bill Robison will also deliver brief remarks on Southeastern’s 100-year history of involvement with America’s military forces.

For more information, contact the History and Political Science Department at 985-549-2109.