Veterans Day 2023

In honor of Veterans Day, members of Yale’s military community describe their own experiences, what inspired them to serve, how these experiences have shaped their lives and their work, and what led them to Yale. Violeta Ware Lithonia, Georgia Utilities Project Manager, Office of Facilities U. S. Army, Private First Class, 2013 | U.S. Marine Corps, Officer Candidate, 2011

In honor of Veterans Day, members of Yale’s military community describe their own experiences, what inspired them to serve, how these experiences have shaped their lives and their work, and what led them to Yale. Marnie Robbins-Hoffman Connecticut Yale University Police Sergeant CT Army National Guard & Army Reserve, Sergeant First Class, 1995–2017

In honor of Veterans Day, members of Yale’s military community describe their own experiences, what inspired them to serve, how these experiences have shaped their lives and their work, and what led them to Yale. Devon Riley New Haven, Connecticut Diversity Support Specialist, Office of Diversity and Inclusion U.S Air Force, Staff Sergeant, 2011–2018

In honor of Veterans Day, members of Yale’s military community describe their own experiences, what inspired them to serve, how these experiences have shaped their lives and their work, and what led them to Yale. Nita Qiu Woodbury, Minnesota Yale College (Computer Science and Psychology), Class of 2024 Air Force ROTC cadet

In honor of Veterans Day, members of Yale’s military community describe their own experiences, what inspired them to serve, how these experiences have shaped their lives and their work, and what led them to Yale. Michael Dominique Stamford, Connecticut Yale University Police Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps, Sergeant, 2001–2009

In honor of Veterans Day, members of Yale’s military community describe their own experiences, what inspired them to serve, how these experiences have shaped their lives and their work, and what led them to Yale. Brandon Colas Vestal, New York Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Political Science, Ph.D.), Class of 2027 (expected) U.S. Army, Lieutenant Colonel, 2006–present`

In honor of Veterans Day, members of Yale’s military community describe their own experiences, what inspired them to serve, how these experiences have shaped their lives and their work, and what led them to Yale. Mikaela Cardillo Carmel, Indiana Yale Law School, Class of 2024 U.S. Navy, Surface Warfare Officer, 2016–2021