Dan Piston, vice president Syracuse University’s Student Veteran Organization was recently recognized by Syracuse’s Honors Program as an exceptional student in the program. The full article can be viewed here:
Honors student Dan Piston (’16 ED) can tell you, it’s hard to find your niche in the civilian world when you leave the military. A supportive community is key to a successful transition. Dan served in the Navy from 2007 to 2013 as a helicopter crew chief. He served three deployments in Bahrain and was part of Operation Unified Response, which assisted Haiti after the 2010 earthquake.
One big question for veterans is how their skills will translate to the civilian sector. SU has helped Dan meet and network with other veterans in the same situation, and he has taken advantage of the many services offered on campus…