Celebrating the new permanent Blue Star Memorial in tribute to the nation’s armed forces at MSU’s G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Center for America’s Veterans are MSU President Mark E. Keenum, left, MSU Director of Veterans and Military Affairs Brian Locke, center, and Vice President for Student Affairs Regina Hyatt, right, representing the university. Also taking part are several members of the Garden Clubs of Mississippi, Inc., who hosted the Oct. 18 dedication ceremony, including, from left, Melinda Causey, Pat Young, Sassy Mauldin, Darlene Underwood and Nancy Moore.