PHILIPPI, W.Va. — Battlers Knob is set to host its second annual Salute to Veterans event on Saturday, November 8, 2025, on its campus in Philippi, WV. The day is dedicated to honoring and appreciating local veterans with a full schedule of patriotic activities.

The event kicks off early at 7 a.m. with a 5K Ruck and Run or the Mountaineer Mile Walk.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Heiner Hall will feature a free Veterans Information Fair. Various organizations will be showcasing the services they provide to veterans.

The main campus green space will host a Field of Honor Ceremony at 11 a.m. The ceremony will feature a display of 950 American flags, which organizers note represent the number of veterans that call Barbour County home.

The ceremony will include remarks by Lt. Col. (retired) USMC

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