Goldey-Beacom College to Host Third Annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon Featuring U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Brian Nicholas
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Wilmington, DE (11/03/2026) — Goldey-Beacom College (GBC) will host its Third Annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the GBC Event Center on campus. Hosted by the College's Veteran Resource Group (VRG), the luncheon recognizes the service and sacrifice of veterans and active-duty military personnel.
The program will include the Presentation of Colors by the Delaware Military Academy Color Guard. This event is free and open to all GBC students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members. Online RSVPs are requested by November 7. Visit: https://www.addevent.com/event/ny37vm5mhk0n
The College is honored to welcome featured speaker Lieutenant Colonel Brian F. Nicholas, United States Air Force, who will discuss the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) and its educational and leadership development opportunities. His presentation comes as GBC anticipates bringing Air Force ROTC opportunities to campus in fall 2027, reflecting the College's commitment to providing career-focused educational opportunities that connect academic learning with leadership development and service.
Lt. Col. Nicholas currently serves as the commander of Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 128 hosted at the University of Delaware. Detachment 128 includes cadets from the University of Delaware, Delaware State University, Wilmington University and Delaware Technical Community College.
Lt. Col. Nicholas also directs a college-level Air and Space Force officer training program as the Chairman of the Aerospace Studies Department and is a Professor of National Security Studies. Commissioned through the University of Pittsburgh's AFROTC program in 2007, Lt. Col. Nicholas is a senior pilot and navigator with more than 3,000 flying hours, including 1,470 combat hours.
He has flown missions supporting Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, Inherent Resolve and Unified Protector. His assignments have included B-52 pilot and instructor pilot, chief of bomber test operations and chief of the B-21 Raider Program Integration Office at Air Force Global Strike Command. His military honors include the Meritorious Service Medal and Air Medal. Lt. Col. Nicholas earned a Master of National Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College in 2025.
About Goldey-Beacom College Veteran Resource Group (VRG)
Established in 2017, the VRG supports active-duty personnel, Veterans, service members, and their families through monthly meetings, resource sharing, and guest speakers on topics relevant to the military community. Membership is open to all Veterans, service members, family members, and students interested in military service.
About Goldey-Beacom College
Founded in 1886, Goldey-Beacom College has approximately 1,100 students enrolled from 22 states and 60 countries. The College offers 50 degree options and 23 certificates across its undergraduate and graduate programs. Areas of study include information technology, psychology, economics, criminal justice, communication & media, human services, English, as well as business disciplines including business analytics, accounting, digital marketing, entrepreneurship and finance.
The College is committed to preparing graduates for successful careers and lifelong achievement. For more than a decade, GBC has reported a positive outcome rate of more than 90% for graduates. Goldey-Beacom College is located in Pike Creek Valley, a suburb of Wilmington, Delaware, and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
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