Trenton High School and Trenton Middle School will host a Veterans Day assembly on Nov. 11, in the Performing Arts Center. Local veterans are invited to join students from both schools for this special event.

Veterans are welcome to enjoy coffee and cookies before the assembly at 8:30 a.m. in the Graham McVay Memorial Commons. The assembly will begin at 9 a.m.

The program will feature performances by the THS and TMS choirs, and members of the THS band will perform “Taps.” Slideshows honoring veterans related to Trenton R-9 staff members and students will also be shown.

Pastor Mike Bragg, a retired United States Army major, will serve as the guest speaker. Bragg served in the military for more than 12 years after receiving his commission through the ROTC program at Truman State University in December 1979.

During his military career, Bragg served in operational assignments with the 3rd Armored Division in Germany and the 5th Infantry Division in Louisiana. His assignments included commanding Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 4th Squadron, 12th Cavalry.

He later provided operational expertise in developing the Army’s first automated command and control system. He also represented the Army in multinational system integration efforts and served as an operational liaison to the German Bundeswehr.

His military decorations include two meritorious service medals, two Army commendation medals, the humanitarian service medal and the national defense service medal.

After his military service, Bragg pursued a career in healthcare technology and retired as an executive. He currently serves as pastor of First Christian Church in Trenton. Bragg is married to Mindy Bragg of Trenton, a 1981 graduate of Trenton High School.