Posted on Jan 14, 2016
Texas A&M seems like a terrific school for veterans. Does A&M have a Veteran Affinity Group? If so, how was your experience with it?
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There seems to be such an excellent legacy of military history at A&M. I'm really curious to hear how the veterans program supports students and alumni. Specifically, is it on base? Are there special events set up? Are you connected online as well? How do veteran alumni stay in touch? Thanks in advance for your feedback!
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Texas A&M University is the most conservative pro-military public university I have ever seen! I deployed in the middle of my Masters program and when I let my professors know, there was not a question of why, when will you be back or anything similar. The questions I received from my Professors were, "Please Be safe Ryan! Don't worry about work until you come back! If you need anything while deployed, please reach out to me and I'll see what I can do." One specific Professor, retired Colonel, gave me his cell number and told me if I got any crap from anybody to give him a call and he would take care of it.
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I am way late on your question but Texas A&M has a very robust Veteran support program. Specifically, for those still serving and/or wanting to commission after graduation, A&M has the largest Corps of Cadets (ROTC) outside the military academies. They have a special company for veterans that get "unique" treatment because of their service. (Side note: Texas A&M have more officers serve in WWII than West Point).
Additionally, they have a very active veteran support agency on campus that will assist vets with all types of things. It also hosts events regularly for vets. Many events offer free food or other swag. They are also always giving away free tickets to various sporting events, concerts etc. to vets.
The university is based around the military and support for the military. The Memorial Student Center, or MSC as it is referred, is dedicated to Aggies that never made it home for war. No hats are allowed to be worn in the building out of respect. Aggies will self police those that decide to wear a hat anyways.
On April 21st every year, Aggies around the world gather with other Aggies near them to Muster. At Muster, Ags remember the times the had at Texas A&M over food and drink and then remember the Aggies that have passed over the last year, many Vets. We do a roll call, very similar to the Last Roll Call we do in the service, but instead of silence when the fallen Aggie's name is called, Aggies respond with "Here" to show the fallen Aggies is not forgotten.
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Additionally, they have a very active veteran support agency on campus that will assist vets with all types of things. It also hosts events regularly for vets. Many events offer free food or other swag. They are also always giving away free tickets to various sporting events, concerts etc. to vets.
The university is based around the military and support for the military. The Memorial Student Center, or MSC as it is referred, is dedicated to Aggies that never made it home for war. No hats are allowed to be worn in the building out of respect. Aggies will self police those that decide to wear a hat anyways.
On April 21st every year, Aggies around the world gather with other Aggies near them to Muster. At Muster, Ags remember the times the had at Texas A&M over food and drink and then remember the Aggies that have passed over the last year, many Vets. We do a roll call, very similar to the Last Roll Call we do in the service, but instead of silence when the fallen Aggie's name is called, Aggies respond with "Here" to show the fallen Aggies is not forgotten.
What other questions do you have?
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