When Sgt. First Class Andrew Zellar began basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, on June 6, 2006, he thought he knew what his career in military service would look like.
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Hometown Hero: Andrew Zeller
United States Army Sergeant First Class Andrew Zellar was born in Syracuse, New York, and he was raised in Cazenovia, New York. A lifelong resident of New York, Sergeant First Class Zellar enlisted in the New York Army National Guard as a Military Policeman in 2006.
Student Veterans Find Community and Direction At NatCon
Eleven Syracuse University student veterans traveled to Colorado Springs in January for the 18th Annual Student Veterans of America National Conference (NATCON), the largest gathering of student veterans in the world. The 4-day event brings together thousands of student veterans for workshops, career development, and networking with peers and employers.
Continue ReadingSeinfeld Scholars Program Inspires Navy Veteran Ty Tran ’24 to Never Give Up
The Seinfeld Scholars program in the College of Professional Studies provides comprehensive support and mentorship for military-connected students pursuing higher education.
Continue ReadingMarine Corps Veteran Takes Helm at Office of Veteran Success
Justin Machain brings more than a decade of experience supporting military-connected students in higher education to his new role as director.
Continue ReadingHometown Hero: Joseph Raffa
United States Air Force Lt Col Joseph Raffa was born and raised in Oswego, New York. He graduated Mexico High School in 2003 and attended Syracuse University from 2003 – 2007, where he commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force through Syracuse University’s Detachment 535 Air Force ROTC program. Joe met his wife Angela while both were attending Syracuse University, and they were married in Hendricks Chapel on May 26, 2007. They have three sons: Joseph Jr., Vincent, and Dominic.
Continue ReadingHometown Hero: Devon Hubbard
United States Army Captain Devon Hubbard hails from Chicago, Illinois. In 2016, Captain Hubbard was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Military Intelligence Corps from Mercyhurst University.
Continue ReadingHometown Hero: Mackenzie Kirsch
U.S. Army Second Lieutenant Mackenzie Kirsch was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. In 2024, she graduated as the valedictorian of The New Mexico Military Institute. Mackenzie was commissioned from the Early Commissioning Program as a Second Lieutenant in the Vermont Army National Guard, where she is currently serving in the Judge Advocate General Corps office. As a cadet at the New Mexico Military Institute, she served as the Regimental Provost Marshal, Battalion Operations Officer, Battalion Adjutant, and was on the Ranger Challenge Team. Her proudest achievements in the Army include completing the Norwegian Ruck march with her unit and being honored as a Distinguished Military Graduate.
Continue ReadingCelebrating Hometown Heroes
Syracuse University honors the service of veterans and military members with a special ceremony.
Continue ReadingCelebrate Veterans Day at the NVRC
Retired U.S. Air Force General Lester L. Lyles, former vice chief of staff of the Air Force and a 35-year Air Force veteran, will deliver the keynote address.
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