{"id":148866,"date":"2025-09-10T11:23:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T15:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866//www.ucf.edu/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866//news/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866//?p=148866"},"modified":"2026-03-03T09:29:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T14:29:08","slug":"ucf-salutes-connections-between-knight-nation-and-the-military","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866//www.ucf.edu/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866//news/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866//ucf-salutes-connections-between-knight-nation-and-the-military/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866//","title":{"rendered":"UCF Salutes: Connections Between Knight Nation and the Military"},"content":{"rendered":"
As UCF football takes the field for its annual military game this Saturday, Knight Nation will not only band together with the spirit of Black & Gold but with national pride as the university honors the brave people of the U.S. Armed Forces./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866/n
For this year’s game, the Knights defeated North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, 68-7, at Acrisure Bounce House. UCF proudly welcomed distinguished leaders from seven major military commands, celebrating the enduring partnership between UCF and the U.S. Armed Forces. The event served as a powerful reminder of the collaborative spirit that drives innovation, readiness and national defense./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866/n
Among the honored guests were:/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866/n
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Maj. Gen. James E. Smith, representing STARCOM (Space Training and Readiness Command), whose mission is to prepare the U.S. Space Force through cutting-edge education, training and testing./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866/n
Brig. Gen. Christine A. Beeler, leading PEO STRI (Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation), focused on delivering advanced training and information operations capabilities./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866/n
Col. Brian L. Chatman of Launch Delta 45, responsible for managing all space launch operations from the East Coast and ensuring assured access to space./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866/n
Capt. Robert Betts, commanding NAWC TSD (Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division), the Navy/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866/u2019s hub for training system development and inter-service coordination./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866/n
Col. Anthony C. Graham, representing AFAMS (Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation), which enhances operational training through integrated simulation technologies./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866/n
Col. Wynndee M. Young, leading PM TRASYS (Program Manager for Training Systems), dedicated to improving Marine Corps readiness through ground training systems./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866/n
Ivan Martinez, director of STTC (Simulation and Training Technology Center), whose team pioneers simulation technologies to maximize soldier effectiveness./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866/n/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866/n
Their presence at the game underscored the deep ties between UCF and the U.S. Department of Defense, especially in the areas of research, simulation and training. As a university located in the heart of Central Florida/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866/u2019s modeling and simulation corridor, UCF is proud to collaborate with these commands to advance military readiness and innovation./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/148866/n