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Meet Four Of Boston College’s Afghanistan Veterans

Thousands of Boston College alumni, students, faculty, and staff have served in the U.S. military. In light of the end of the Afghanistan War, here are some of the stories of ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä veterans who served there.

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Veterans Day Remembrance

ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä's 21st annual ceremony will feature a keynote address by retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Raymond Berube '78.

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For God and Country

The War Diary of Lieutenant Commander John P. Foley, S.J., Navy Chaplain, 1942–1945

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Operation Deep Freeze

Joe Dobbratz ’51 is one of the select few ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä alumni to have a glacier named for him. This is the incredible story of how it happened.

Thomas Redgate

Hero laid to rest

Seventy-one years after he went MIA, former ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä student 1st Lt. Thomas Redgate comes home for a funeral Mass at St. Ignatius.

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New point person for ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä veterans

Michael Lorenz, an Air National Guard veteran, has been named assistant director for veteran programs and services.

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Increased support for veterans

A pilot program will expand financial support for veterans enrolled in ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä Law School and the Carroll School full-time M.B.A.

Riley Odams

The beauty of law

Army National Guard veteran Riley Odams' academic career at ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä's Woods College sparked a passion for the law.

Lisa Smith

Meet U.S. Air Force Security Forces Leader Lisa Smith SSW '18

She transferred to Boston College through the University's partnership with Service to School’s VetLink program, which expands opportunities and access for highly qualified veterans transitioning to higher education. She talks about the program and her experience at ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä in a Q&A.

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ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä hosts undergrad poetry fest

Students from 18 Boston-area colleges and universities will read from their work, including ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä senior and Army ROTC student Sam Harmon.

Ever to Serve: Boston College Veterans Alumni Network

Ever to Serve: Boston College Veterans Alumni Network

Founded in 2011, the Boston College Veterans Alumni Network (ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼äVAN) is an alumni affinity group that strengthens the bonds between ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä alumni veterans, student veterans, and the University. ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼äVAN serves as a resource for Boston College ROTC programs and provides networking opportunities to students and alumni who are transitioning from military to civilian life.

Emmanuel Cabrera

Meet U.S. Army Combat Medic Enmanuel Cabrera '23

He transferred to Boston College through the University's partnership with Service to School’s VetLink program, which expands opportunities and access for highly qualified veterans transitioning to higher education. He talks about the program and his experience at ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä so far in a Q&A.

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ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä Partners With Student Veteran Enrollment Program

Boston College has announced new plans to increase its veteran enrollment in the coming years. The University has partnered with Service to School’s VetLink Program, which connects student veterans to a network of partner colleges and universities across the country.

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ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä partners with VetLink program

The collaboration will help expand opportunities and access for student veterans.

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Boston College Veterans Remembrance Ceremony

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Captain W. Christopher Bade ’80, P’20 will be the featured speaker at the virtual event on November 11.

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ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä Student Veteran Association concludes first year

The group will close its first academic year with a pair of events organized by ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä Baseball.

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Initiative aids vets

A Connell School of Nursing research project is aimed at enhancing veterans' fitness.

The Boston College Student Veterans Group

ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä Student Veterans Group

A new support network for graduate and undergraduate students who have served, or plan to serve, in the U.S. military.

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