veterans initiative

Florida State University and the FSU Army ROTC program honors one of its own, continuing a legacy of selfless service. 2nd Lt. Justin Sisson not only served his country, but his care and concern for his fellow classmates, friends and family is evident in the memorial run in his name. For more information about Justin […]

FSU alumnus Chris Dacy shares how the Student Veterans Center helped him adjust to civilian life after his time in the military. https://veterans.fsu.edu/

Student veteran Brian Bell shares how Florida State’s Student Veterans Center helped him overcome tragedy.

Florida State University marks the fifth anniversary of its Student Veteran Film Festival with “The Hornet’s Nest,” a groundbreaking and immersive documentary that uses unprecedented combat footage to tell the story of an elite group of U.S. troops sent on a dangerous mission deep inside one of Afghanistan’s most hostile valleys. Filmmakers David Salzberg and […]

Amanda Miller discusses the support and community she received as a student veteran at Florida State.

Student veteran Vidal Carranza shares his experiences in the U.S Air Force and how Florida State provides veterans the resources to succeed.

4th Annual FSU Student Veteran Film Festival Last Days in Vietnam by Rory Kennedy Acclaimed documentarian Rory Kennedy – daughter of the late Sen. Robert Kennedy – captures the thrilling account of U.S. service members evacuating their South Vietnamese colleagues and friends during the closing days of the Vietnam War. Ms. Kennedy will participate in […]

FSU student veteran Robert Mills talks about his combat experiences and how the veterans initiative helped his transition into being a student.

Alumnus Veteran AJ Riall discusses how FSU helped him overcome his battlefield experiences.

FSU student veteran Chimere Ponder discusses balancing parenthood and military duties, as well as some of the resources available for student veterans.

Student veteran Abby Kinch talks about her time in the Air Force and how she became a leader at Florida State University.

Student veteran Abby Kinch shares about her experience in the U.S. Air Force and why she chose to attend Florida State University.