U.S. Army veteran Bart Womack proudly served for 29 years as an enlisted service member, deploying to such locations as Haiti, Kosovo and Iraq, and retiring as a command sergeant major. But it was his assignments as part of the military guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, that is a special highlight for him in service to his country.
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National Veterans Resource Center Fulfills Our Duty to Those Who Have Borne the Cost of War
The dedication of the NVRC was delayed due to the pandemic, and that delay has afforded me time to reflect on the question I am most asked related to this new facility. That is, “why create an academic facility focused on veterans and their families at Syracuse University?” Reading between the lines, what I’m really being asked is “why should I care?”
Hometown Hero: Kelsey Hockenberger
enlisted in the Navy on January 12, 2016. Following basic training graduation, she reported to the Defense Information School for A-School and graduated on September 23, 2016 as an honor graduate and recipient of the Mass Communication Specialist First Class Bobby McRill excellence award.
Annual Veterans Day Ceremony to Be Held for First Time at National Veterans Resource Center
The Syracuse University community is invited to the University’s annual Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11, which will be held for the first time at the National Veterans Resource Center at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Building. The event will begin at 11 a.m.
‘Let’s Be the Best University for Vets, Period’
The Nov. 3 dedication of the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Building, home of the National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) at Syracuse University, was a tribute to the past, a celebration of the present and a promise for the future to military veterans and their families.
County Executive McMahon Announces Launch of ‘Operation Green Light’ In Support of Local Veterans
Operation Green Light is a new collaborative initiative to support veterans of all military conflicts, with a special emphasis on the veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as raise awareness about the challenges faced by many veterans and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal level to assist veterans and their families.
Alumna Bana Miller Is Using Her Experience as a Military Spouse for the Greater Good
As a military spouse of 16 years, Bana Miller ’04 knows a thing or two about moving due to assignments. She recently made her fifth move in seven years—this time to Seattle, where her husband, Lt. Col. Matt Miller, is now stationed. She’s not worried though. She’s found the military community to be welcoming in each new city, offering a sense of comradery.
Continue ReadingHometown Hero: Eileen Collins, ’78
Collins was the second woman ever accepted to the prestigious Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Upon graduation in 1990, NASA selected her for the astronaut program. At NASA, she famously became the first woman astronaut to both pilot (1995) and then command (1999) a Space Shuttle mission.
Josh Seefried G’22 Reflects on Advocating for “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal
Social entrepreneur Josh Seefried G’22 has always enjoyed activism and organizing ideas. It’s what led the retired Air Force captain to use social media to carve out a space for fellow LGBTQ service members to communicate, and eventually enroll in Syracuse University’s MBA Program online.
Campus Community Invited to the Nov. 3 Celebration of the Daniel & Gayle D’Aniello Building, Home to the National Veterans Resource Center
While a grand opening celebration in April 2020 was sidelined due to the pandemic, the University’s National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) at the Daniel & Gayle D’Aniello Building will be officially dedicated on Wednesday, Nov. 3. The campus community is invited to attend the event, which will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the K.G. Tan Auditorium at the NVRC.
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