Elton Fairbank was born in Jamestown, New York and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944 as a Seaman First Class, Gunner’s Mate Striker. Elton’s father served in World War I, and his four brothers also served in the Armed Forces.
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Military-Connected Students of The Month: Tristan Carson and Zach Watson
Like many potential applicants, Zach Watson ’20 and Tristan Carson ’20 both came from small towns, Watson from Constantia, New York and Carson from Fortuna, California. They both enlisted in the Marine Corps soon after graduating from high school, and both would eventually be awarded an opportunity to study abroad using the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship while attending Syracuse University as student veterans.
Hometown Hero: Dr. Larry Myers
United States Army Colonel (retired) Larry Myers was commissioned in 1942 as a field artillery officer after graduating from Purdue University’s ROTC program.
Student Veterans Prepare for Success at Annual Warrior-Scholar Project
Last week, for the fifth year in a row, Syracuse University hosted the esteemed Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP), a no-cost academic boot camp for first-year student veterans.
Dan Egert: ROTC Cadet Aims for Space
While serving in the Air Force at Patrick Air Force Base (AFB), Dan Egert watched the shuttle launches from his window at work. In July 2011, he drove several hours from Mississippi to watch the final shuttle launch in person. Although he never dreamed of becoming an astronaut, space, and particularly rockets, always captured his attention. “It was always there,” he says.
Syracuse Veteran Advisor Program Celebrates First-Year Student Veterans
Syracuse University’s Peer Advisors for Veteran Education (PAVE) program recently brought student veterans, PAVE advisors, family members and campus staff together to support and celebrate first-year student veterans and the start of their Syracuse career.
Chancellor Syverud Hosts Annual Chancellor’s Review for ROTC Cadets
Last week, members of the campus community and Chancellor Kent Syverud gathered in the Dome for the 102nd Annual Chancellor’s Review of the Syracuse University Army and Air Force ROTC cadets.
Syracuse University Veterans Affinity Group to Host Social at Genesee Grande Hotel
In partnership with the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA), the Syracuse University Veterans Affinity Group (SUVA) is hosting a social for Syracuse University veterans, military-connected individuals, dependents and supporters, to include students, faculty and staff on March 21 from 5-7 p.m. at the Genesee Grande Hotel (1060 E. Genesee St., Syracuse). Chancellor Kent Syverud will be in attendance.
ROTC Hosts Junior ROTC Fitness Challenge in The Dome
Syracuse University’s Army and Airforce ROTC program hosted nearly 100 area high school Junior ROTC members at the Dome on March 7th for the second annual Junior ROTC Fitness Challenge.
Hometown Hero: Beth Kubala
Beth joined the Army in 1993 after graduating from the United States Military Academy. While at West Point, she played Army Women’s Lacrosse for four years, serving as the Army team captain her senior year.