Lance Corporal Kevin Lee (United States Marine Corps) was honored at Saturday’s Syracuse University football game against the LSU Tigers. At every home game, the Syracuse University Athletics Department and the Office for Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) honor a “Hometown Hero” and their family, recognizing their service and sacrifice to our nation and the Central New York community.
Lee enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2012 as a Telephone System and Personal Computer Repairman. He is currently serving with the 6th Communications Battalion Reserve Unit in Brooklyn, NY, where he repairs communications equipment at the first echelon level.
Lee serves as the Syracuse University Student Veterans Organization’s Public Affairs Officer and is responsible for promoting the organization’s events and managing their social media outlets. Last month, he received the honor of Student Veteran of the Month at Syracuse University. Additionally, Lee is working on his undergraduate degree in Marketing Management at The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University.
LCPL Lee’s proudest military moment was when he earned the historic U.S. Marine Corps Eagle, Globe and Anchor during his graduation at Recruit Training in Parris Island, SC. Steeped in history, purpose, and pride, the receiving of the EGA signifies the transition from a civilian to a Marine. The eagle represents the proud nation we defend; the globe represents a worldwide presence; and the anchor points both to the Marine Corps’ naval heritage and its ability to access any coastline in the world. Together, the eagle, globe and anchor symbolize a commitment to defend our nation—in the air, on land and at sea.
LCPL Lee was accompanied on the field by New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, Vice Chancellor Dr. Mike Haynie, NFL Hall of Famer and Syracuse University alumnus Floyd Little, and Teri Kappler, representing SEFCU.