From OutKick · Patricia Babcock McGraw · · 1m 20s
Indiana's military ties boost football rivalry
Indiana's Golden Book honors 25,000 veterans with military history.
In brief
Indiana's Golden Book honors 25,000 veterans with military history. Indiana University's Golden Book, dating back to 1898, lists 25,000 veterans and military-connected students. Originally reported by OutKick.
Indiana's Golden Book
Indiana University's Golden Book chronicles more than 25,000 veterans dating back to 1898.
Military presence at campus
There are anti-aircraft guns and part of the USS Indiana outside Memorial Stadium on campus.
Military history at IU
The Golden Book lists veterans from the War of 1812 to World War II.
Digital Golden Book
Indiana University began a digital version of the Golden Book in 2016 with over 25,000 names.
Military student support
Indiana has a Center for Veterans and Military Students offering benefits, scholarships, and career guidance.
Military at football games
Military students pound pushups after touchdowns and fire cannons at games.
Student perspective
Vasiliios Koultourides, a senior in the Indiana National Guard, says the Golden Book is a 'memorial for everyone that's ever been in the military.'
“It's a memorial for everyone that's ever been (in the military).”
Military culture
Indiana University has a strong military culture with ROTC cheering at football games.
Future military ties
Indiana's military connections will continue to grow with the Big Ten championship game against Ohio State.
The headline
Indiana University's Golden Book, dating back to 1898, lists 25,000 veterans and military-connected students.
