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
“The Center brings a capacity-building lens—helping organizations strengthen how they deliver, connect, and scale impact—and we see real opportunity to support the Boeing Center in advancing solutions that benefit veterans, their families, and the communities where they live.”
– Sam Whitehurst, Vice President,
Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services
Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services (the Center) recently visited Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus in Alexandria, Virginia, where our team met with Debbie Bradbard, executive director of the Boeing Center for Veterans Transitions and Military Families. The visit provided an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the Boeing Center’s vision and explore how our organizations can work together to strengthen outcomes for veterans and their families.
During our time together, we engaged in a strategic discussion focused on identifying opportunities to collaborate on innovative, scalable solutions that support veterans, the organizations that serve them, and the communities where they live. The conversation emphasized the importance of aligning higher education, workforce development, and community-based services into a more cohesive and effective ecosystem.
The Center shared how our experience in convening stakeholders, strengthening systems, and advancing workforce and credential innovation could complement the Boeing Center’s efforts, particularly in supporting student veterans and military families.
This engagement marked the beginning of what we believe will be a strong and strategic partnership. By combining Virginia Tech’s academic platform with the Center’s national capacity-building approach, we are uniquely positioned to help drive solutions that not only support individual veterans but also strengthen the broader systems that serve them.
“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
