To honor our Veterans—and the many men and women who came before them to protect our American liberties to live, work, and worship freely—we warmly welcome all veterans and those who wish to celebrate them, to our annual Veterans Day Celebration.
WE ARE Thankful FOR YOUR SERVICE
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Lt. Col. Scott “Kidd” Poteet (Ret.)
We are honored to have Lieutenant Colonel Poteet as this year's keynote speaker.
Lt. Col. Scott “Kidd” Poteet (Ret.)
Lt. Col. Scott “Kidd” Poteet (Ret.) is not your typical astronaut. As a young kid, Kidd struggled with intense motion sickness, fear of heights, and a less-than-stellar academic performance. After experiencing a serendipitous moment in college, a fire was lit from within, setting his sights on becoming an Air Force fighter pilot. Kidd served his country for 20 years and exceeded all expectations as a combat-proven warrior, USAF Thunderbird ambassador, and Fighter Weapons School graduate. Kidd excelled in his military career while fostering his passion for endurance sports by competing in 16 Ironman triathlons, including the World Championships in Hawaii. Following his epic military career, Kidd fulfilled his childhood dream as an astronaut aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket on a 5-day earth orbit spaceflight. This Polaris Dawn mission to space made history by setting numerous records for future generations to strive for. Kidd's experiences on orbit and throughout his career led to the realization that when you embrace your God-given gifts and have an attitude of humility, you can forge a path of purpose in pursuit of greatness.
EVENT DETAILS
We invite Veterans and all who wish to honor their service and sacrifice to join us as we celebrate the spirit of courage and resilience of our United States military members.
Breakfast Reception: 8:00 a.m.
Celebration: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Highlands College
3660 Grandview Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35243
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this event?
The Celebration will begin with a complimentary breakfast at 8:00 a.m., followed by the ceremony at 9:30 a.m. For planning purposes, we recommend reserving three hours of your morning.
Who is invited?
We warmly welcome all Veterans and their families, regardless of background, rank, or time serving, as well as local, state, and national officials and others who wish to celebrate our Veterans.
Is there a cost to attend?
To honor the sacrifices made by our Veterans, there is no cost to attend this Celebration thanks to our event sponsors Dale and Victoria Benton of Benton Nissan.
Where do I park?
Accessible parking is available. Detailed parking information will be provided to registrants the week of the event.
Highlands College
At Highlands College—America's Ministry Leadership University—we are dedicated to developing Christ-centered leaders through a holistic approach of academic instruction, ministry training, character formation, and spiritual development—equipping every student to lead within the local church and ministries worldwide and to live a life of eternal impact.