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Mission
The mission of The Long Purple Line at LSU is to preserve and protect the military history of LSU. This organization provides an avenue for students to be part of a community at LSU that believes that the best way to build a brighter future is by knowing the past through helping promote LSU's long and cherished military history.

Membership Benefits
- Community: Members can be part of a community at LSU that is interested in military history and preserving LSU's military heritage. This allows students to connect with others who share this interest.
- Leadership Opportunities: Members can take on leadership roles by serving as officers on the Executive Board. This provides valuable experience in areas like organization, communication, event planning, and teamwork.
- Learning: Members have opportunities to learn about LSU's military history through events, lectures, workshops, and other educational initiatives organized by the group. This allows members to deepen their knowledge.
- Preservation: Members directly contribute to preserving LSU's military artifacts, traditions, documents, and legacy by participating in the organization's preservation efforts. This gives members a chance to protect important history.
- Networking: Members can build relationships with other military history/heritage groups, museums, academics etc. through the organization's collaborations and networking. This creates useful connections.
- Recognition: By participating in commemorations and ceremonies, members can gain formal recognition for their dedication to honoring LSU's military heritage.
- Personal Growth: Members gain valuable skills in areas like public speaking, event planning, teamwork, and communication through active participation in the organization's activities.

So in summary, the key membership benefits are gaining knowledge, community connections, leadership experience, and opportunities for honoring and preserving LSU's military history.