{"id":3305,"date":"2024-07-25T14:54:09","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T14:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gcfgi\/?page_id=3305"},"modified":"2026-04-07T21:11:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:11:27","slug":"military-connected-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gcfgi\/military-connected-initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Connected Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"529\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3664 size-large\" alt=\"Tarleton CORP at Tarleton home game.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gcfgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/336\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-13-at-10.44.54-AM-1024x529.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gcfgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/336\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-13-at-10.44.54-AM-1024x529.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gcfgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/336\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-13-at-10.44.54-AM-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gcfgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/336\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-13-at-10.44.54-AM-600x310.png 600w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gcfgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/336\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-13-at-10.44.54-AM-768x396.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gcfgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/336\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-13-at-10.44.54-AM-1536x793.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gcfgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/336\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-13-at-10.44.54-AM-2048x1057.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gcfgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/336\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-13-at-10.44.54-AM-1568x809.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-tarleton-purple-background-color has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-texan-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fd90e264867424006a1bbccdd5acbc87\" id=\"military-connected-initiatives--ae61b90c-5ea5-43d1-a7b9-040ef8d21953\" style=\"font-size:41px\"><strong>Military Connected Initiatives <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-880ad71509aeb4e56aa86e02270c682f\" id=\"about-us-aa0cfce9-6917-4045-a64f-ce5e6cfe0185\">About us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-tarleton-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-tarleton-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-423d1a0bfd467173550367659d1d2c0e\">The Lozano Long Division of Global, Community, and First-Gen Initiatives is dedicated to empowering military-connected students. We offer specialized services, events, and programs to support active-duty service members, veterans, reservists, guard members, and their families. As a military-invested campus, we are committed to removing barriers that hinder our students&#8217; academic success. By providing tailored support programs, we aim to facilitate a seamless transition from military service to college life and ultimately, graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gcfgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/336\/2025\/11\/Group-Photo-Receiving-VEERA.jpg.avif\" alt=\"Group of people on stage with an award. \" class=\"wp-image-3622\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5000146485805526;width:593px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gcfgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/336\/2025\/11\/Group-Photo-Receiving-VEERA.jpg.avif 900w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gcfgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/336\/2025\/11\/Group-Photo-Receiving-VEERA.jpg-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gcfgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/336\/2025\/11\/Group-Photo-Receiving-VEERA.jpg-600x400.avif 600w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/gcfgi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/336\/2025\/11\/Group-Photo-Receiving-VEERA.jpg-768x512.avif 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Accepting the VEERA Award in 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignfull is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-92573874-c93b-4ace-a0a8-0cd936b67d2e\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OOZeLGOpwEmsJoKN2beNXtrcHRcyri5Nqh8lZaLvFgxURTFXRFlKTExFUkVIUzVLNlZDRjJVMEg4Ty4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>THE PURPLE SALUTE<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-14ca3b75-d94c-4225-b9c2-256184aef9e8 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item advgb-dyn-c4e901b7\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13H5v-2h14V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Specialized Services and Connection Opportunities<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b3311e62f08e29b8a468f1bd7c85fa47\"><strong>Career Counseling and Coaching <\/strong>for empowering veterans with the various knowledge skills and confidence to achieve meaningful and fulfilling careers in civilian sectors after military services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c7835218a01c939d5223443da5b3c33c\"><strong>Academic Advisor for Veterans<\/strong>, an academic advisor offers specialized aid in understanding and maximizing their military benefits, such as GI Bill\u00ae benefits, and ensuring a smooth transition from military service to university life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5d8cb9d691befcd9855f98c0c1679a1a\"><strong>Veteran Friendly Office Training<\/strong> aims to create a welcoming environment for veterans transitioning from military service to academic life. When 25% of the office\/department\/division have completed the training, they will receive official recognition by the University as a designated space or department committed to providing specialized support and resources tailored to the needs of military veterans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-63a0d1803b6597da594cb9057ed183cd\"><strong>Veteran\u2019s RSO (Registered Student Organization)<\/strong> to serve as a crucial resource and community hub for military-affiliated students, enhancing their college experience and supporting their academic and personal success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e581c7e3f7762f85f348267b04d34c04\"><strong>Coffee Breaks<\/strong> for connecting and enhancing campus culture, promoting relationships, and supporting the well-being of everyone in the university community. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>For specific Veteran information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/veteran-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/veteran-services\/<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordions-57cce915-63d2-4f9c-8102-55a9627c84a1 advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item advgb-dyn-e93dbd9f\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon accordion-state\"><svg class=\"advgb-icon-closed\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13h-6v6h-2v-6H5v-2h6V5h2v6h6V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"advgb-icon-opened\" fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M19,13H5v-2h14V13z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\"><strong>Events and Programs<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1013e45f7beeaa4ac1222539f5156ac7\">Veteran Excellence in Education and Recognition Award (VEERA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e29c5dca34fe2b63612e27451f8fdff1\">Spring Welcome Reception<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2f6e304c64213554e2e803e379d9b247\">Tarleton Texan Veterans and Family Welcome Event<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e1d081369b3483e1ee95377377bfda48\">Veteran\u2019s Orientation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-33443ebda124ae78053865cc0dad718d\">Veteran\u2019s Transition Week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a173adf1e06b368d978ccfaf26a08f22\">Veteran\u2019s Graduation Receptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-90565dc97f2a142a4966f0a8f85cc63e\">Veteran\u2019s Retreat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23a6a9d24eb8b85e870f4187dead3587\">Military Appreciation Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7f0c0679915b106b9744d94b263e1ac0\">Wreaths Across America<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile has-tarleton-black-color has-texan-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-cf63c3970009eb42f3d20383bc57e135 advgb-dyn-78fbc15b\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/connections\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/352\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-17-at-2.05.32-PM-670x1024.png\" alt=\"Male smiling wearing a light blue button up and a black blazer, standing in front of a purple background.\" class=\"wp-image-1250 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5dcf53012ea835fa48d5eb1d6c3482e5\"><strong>Contact: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e258fb4eced2bac4f2e3f278059814ac\"><strong>Lucas Malone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9035b6339689638023d42c49dc9d62a3\">Global and Veteran Initiatives Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-tarleton-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9440b35b1247d98d6d4e58c6840467d1\">Office: Barry B. 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