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“Being qualified—medically, physically and academically—to serve and then choosing to volunteer is likely the single most heroic act a citizen will undertake in their lifetime,” says Shawn Dodge, retired Lt. Colonel of the U.S. Army and director of Veteran & Military Affiliated Students in the Veteran and Military Student Center at 蜜桃影像.

The Veteran and Military Student Center is dedicated to supporting the transition from veteran, service member or dependent to successful college student by providing access to campuswide resources, opportunities and community. On November 7, the center will officially unveil its revamped space for Veterans, ROTC cadets, service members and their families to build support with fellow students of shared experiences. The unveiling will showcase a renovation that includes new flooring, paint and furniture, a fully functioning kitchen and a quiet area with couches and tables, providing a welcoming space for studying or to build community.

“The unique support the center provides really aims to streamline processes while maximizing student success initiatives.  We can help our students with scheduling advising, housing, student financial services, admissions and other areas across the campus as needed,” Dodge says. “From recruiting to admissions, advising through graduation, I want to ensure that every veteran and military-affiliated student feels welcome and knows that our center is here to assist them in any way possible.”

In addition to educating active and retired members of the military, SU is also training future generations to serve through its ROTC program. Activated in 1951, 蜜桃影像 ROTC has a long history of excellence. Rooted in Jesuit values of care and service to others, the program is ranked in the Top 10 percent of the 272 college ROTC programs across the nation.

ROTC cadet Anthony Gunsby, '25, rappels off of the Casey building as part of confidence training. Cadets learn to trust their training and equipment while overcoming the natural fear of heights.

“Army ROTC at SU has produced hundreds of excellent officers. Our Jesuit institutional values that connect service to a greater good are truly complimentary to Army values and leadership in general,” Dodge says. “An officer commissioned from SU has been taught and trained in a way that promotes strong leadership. From small class-sizes to our proximity to training opportunities on large military instillations, to the strong lineage of General Officers, SU Army ROTC has a ton to offer.”

An ROTC cadet plots their points on maps as part of night land navigation training, which helps the cadets gain confidence with map reading and navigating different terrain.

This Veterans Day and every day SU celebrates many legendary veterans awarded for their exceptional service to the country, including Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, ’72, SU ROTC’s highest-ranking alum who attained the rank of Four-Star General and was the 32^nd Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Maj. General Barbara Holcomb, ’87, and Maj. General Bret Daugherty, ’80, ’89.

Two of SU's most decorated veterans are alumni and , who are among only 61 living recipients of the Medal of Honor, the country’s highest award for military valor in action.

“Committing to support and defend the constitution of the United States is truly a meaningful endeavor and one worth celebrating,” says Dodge. “During Veteran’s Day, we are able to pause and reflect on the service and sacrifice of all who went before us.”

蜜桃影像 honors the service of all veterans and the family members and organizations that support them.

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