# Indiana's military ties boost football rivalry

> Indiana's Golden Book honors 25,000 veterans with military history.
- Title: Indiana's military ties boost football rivalry · OutKick
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/indianas-battle-against-ohio-state-memorial-stadium-highlights-hoosiers-strong-commitment-military
- Author: Patricia Babcock McGraw
- Published: 2026-10-17T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: indiana university, golden book, military veterans, memorial stadium, big ten championship, ohio state, indiana national guard, memorial student union, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Indiana University's Golden Book, dating back to 1898, lists 25,000 veterans and military-connected students.