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FIU Salute to Military Service Breakfast

FIU is honored to welcome students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the veteran and military community to join us for the 11th Annual Salute to Military Service Breakfast, on Monday, November 9th, 2026.  

This event recognizes the vital role the military service plays in the national security of the United States of America. Past, present, and future service members will be honored through scholarship awards and an inspirational program. 

Meet Our Keynote Speaker

U.S. Navy Rear Admiral (Ret.) Mike Studeman is a renowned national intelligence leader, foreign policy practitioner, and China expert who retired after a distinguished 35-year Navy career. As former Commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence and Director of Intelligence for both U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Southern Command, he helped shape national security strategy at the highest levels. Today, he is a respected author, speaker, and advisor on global affairs, leadership, and emerging security challenges.

 

image of Brig. Gen. Aida T. Borras U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Deputy Commanding General

This event is free and open to the public. 

Need an accommodation or accessible materials? Contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at accommodations@fiu.edu or 305-348-1576.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. FIU provides equal opportunity in its programs, events, and activities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email titleix@fiu.edu. 

11th Annual Salute to Military Service Breakfast

Monday, November 9th, 2026
9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. (Doors open at 8:15 a.m. for networking)

Graham Center Ballrooms, MMC
11200 Southwest 8th Street Miami, FL 33199

RSVP to attend in person.

Presentation of the colors at past event