Honoring and Celebrating Germanna’s Military-Connected Community
April is the Month of the Military Child—join us April 7–10 and April 15 in showing support for our military-connected students and families.
Military Appreciation Week Table
April 7-10 · All Campuses
- Fredericksburg Area Campus, SP1 lobby
- Stafford County Center, 10 Center Street lobby
- Locust Grove Campus, Student Lounge
Pin Where You’ve Been
April 7-10 · Fredericksburg Area Campus, SP1, Room 207
Military service takes people across the world, from duty stations to deployments and beyond. Join us in filling up our world map by marking your favorite military travel destination. This is an opportunity to share your experiences, celebrate your journey, and connect with others.
This event is open to military students and staff only—including service members, veterans, military spouses, and dependents.
Land Navigation Scavenger Hunt
April 7-10 · Fredericksburg Area Campus, Military Connected Student Center (MCSC) Office
Think you can find your way? Put your navigation skills to the test in this interactive scavenger hunt. Pick up a map at the MCSC Office, then search for hidden objects and plot their locations to complete your course.
This fun challenge introduces military-style land navigation techniques, encourages problem-solving, and offers prizes for those who complete the mission.
Open to all students, faculty, and staff.
Motivation Monday: Grizzly the Grind
April 7 · 8-11 a.m. · All Campuses, Military Appreciation Week Tables
Mondays are tough, but resilience is what keeps service members—and students—moving forward. Start your week strong with free coffee and donuts to help fuel your grind. Whether you’re tackling classes, work, or life’s challenges, Grizzly the Grind is here to remind you: stay focused, push through, and keep going!
One serving per person while supplies last. Open to all students first.
Tactical Lunch Tuesday
April 8 · 12-2 p.m. · Fredericksburg Area Campus, SP1, Room 101
Step into the boots of a service member and experience Tactical Lunch Tuesday. This is your chance to try a real MRE (Meal Ready-to-Eat).
At 12:30 p.m., join MCSC staff at FAC for an interactive demonstration on how MREs work and how service members rely on them while deployed or in training.
This unique experience will give you a taste of military life and offer insight into the resourcefulness and resilience required to serve. Are you up for the challenge?
Limited to the first 100 students at FAC; staff may participate if space allows. One serving per person while supplies last.
Red, Blue, & Wednesday
April 9 · 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. · All Campuses
Show your patriotic spirit and stand in unity with Germanna’s military-connected students. Red, Blue, & Wednesday is your chance to visibly show your support by wearing the colors that represent your military connection:
- Red – Military spouses
- Blue – Service members & veterans
- White – Military children
- All three colors – Not military-connected but proudly supporting our troops!
Stop by the Front Lobby to grab a free patriotic cupcake and celebrate the bravery, dedication, and unity of our military community.
One serving per person while supplies last. Students will be served first. Open to all students, faculty, and staff.
Resilience Thursday: All-American Lunch
April 10 · 12-3 p.m. · Fredericksburg Area Campus, SP1, Room 101
Join us for a free all-American lunch and paracord bracelet activity.
Enjoy an all-American meal as we recognize the perseverance of our military students and families. Make a paracord bracelet, a survival tool often carried by military personnel as a symbol of readiness and strength.
- 12-1 p.m. Military students only
- 1–3 p.m. Open to all
One serving per person while supplies last.
Purple Up Day
April 15 · Fredericksburg Area Campus
April 15 is National Purple Up Day, a day dedicated to honoring military children and families. Wear purple to show your support and appreciation for their resilience and sacrifices.
Stop by to pick up a purple ribbon, learn more about Germanna’s Military Connected Student Services, and find out how we support military-connected students in their academic and personal journeys.
Ribbons available while supplies last. Open to all students, faculty, and staff.
Show Your Military Pride
During Military Appreciation Week, we invite all faculty, staff, and students to join in showing support for Germanna’s military-connected community by wearing red, white, or blue throughout the week!
Each color represents a different military connection—wear yours proudly or combine all three to show your support!
- Red – Military spouses
- Blue – Service members (Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, Veterans)
- White – Military children
- All three colors – Not military-connected but proudly supporting the military community
This is a simple yet powerful way to honor and recognize the sacrifices of those who serve, their families, and the entire military community at Germanna. Whether you’re part of a military family or an ally, your participation helps create a visible and welcoming space for our military-connected students.
Get Involved & Stay Connected
Visit the MCSC Office for more resources or visit our military homepage here.
Contact Us:
vservices@germanna.edu
(540) 891-3023
Our offices at the Fredericksburg Area Campus and Stafford County Center are open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.