
The 25th Anniversary of 9/11: Turning Remembrance into Meaningful Action
“On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, our team remembered the events of that day, honored those we lost, recognized the sacrifices made since and renewed our
“Working with Dixon Center opened my eyes to the many issues that impact servicemembers during their transition from military service and after.”
– United States Army Retired Colonel,
Kaname “Kenny” Kuniyuki
United States Army Retired Colonel Kaname “Kenny” Kuniyuki serves as the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services Robert J. McCann Program Impact Assessment Fellow.
Kenny has been critical over the past year on five projects:
The Robert J. McCann Program and Impact Assessment Fellowship is named in honor of Robert J. McCann (March 20, 1926 – November 29, 2022), a World War II Navy veteran. Mr. McCann was a native of Pittsburgh, PA who raised two sons and was a lifelong advocate for our nation’s veterans and their families.
Kenny is exceeding our expectations in his fellowship, applying research focusing on the evolving needs and solutions impacting veterans and their families quality of life.


“On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, our team remembered the events of that day, honored those we lost, recognized the sacrifices made since and renewed our

“Labor Day reminds us that work with purpose creates dignity, opportunity, and stronger communities, and the Center is proud to work alongside organized labor to

“Making connections at conferences and leading convenings are intrinsic to how the Center works—bringing people, ideas, and resources together to expand opportunities for veterans and

“Build a strong digital presence, utilizing social media to foster relationships and expand visibility.” – Outreach & Awareness: Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services: Three-Year Business