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Syracuse ROTC | Where Are They Now?

The Stalwart Battalion at Syracuse University can trace its roots back to the earliest days of Syracuse University’s historic commitment to veterans. During World War I the Student Army Training Corps, which was the precursor to today’s Reserve Officer Training Corps, began educating students for crucial roles in military service.

Meet D’Aniello Florence Scholar Myra Wong ’24

Myra Wong ’24 is the daughter of two U.S. Army soldiers and is a military-connected student at Syracuse Univeristy. While studying public relations at S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Wong was able to study abroad in Florence thanks to a scholarship exclusive to military-connected students at Syracuse University. The Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Endowed Florence Scholarship paid for all costs, including tuition, to allow three students the opportunity to study abroad in Florence.

Veteran Eric Watson’s ’91 Journey From Marine Corps Aviator to Information Technology Manager

Eric Watson ’91 wasn’t envisioning himself as a U.S. Marine Corps aviator when he first came to Syracuse University. The Washington D.C., native originally intended on studying computer science, but as is the case with many college students, Watson realized his actual interests weren’t aligned with his studies. During his time as an undergraduate, he says he learned a lot more about himself and the value of community while on campus.

Generosity of Soldiers Inspired Benetta Dousuah G’25 to Enlist in the Army

U.S. Army veteran Benetta Dousuah G’25, currently a graduate student in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, vividly recalls her family’s escape from Liberia during the back-to-back civil wars that ravaged the nation between 1989 and 2003. Initially seeking refuge in a camp in Ghana, it took almost a decade before they secured the opportunity to immigrate to the United States.

U.S. Army Veteran Benetta Dousuah

U.S. Army Veteran Benetta Dousuah G’25 explains why she’s proud to be Orange. A graduate student at Falk College, Benetta aims to give back to those in need in her post-service life.

Hometown Hero: Brandon Bryant

U.S. Army Sergeant (SGT) Brandon Bryant is from Columbus, Ohio and enlisted in the Army in June 2002. SGT Bryant’s grandfather was in the Army for almost 40 years, so he knew he wanted to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps after graduating high school and join the Army.

Hometown Hero: Sophia Simons

United States Navy Mass Communications Specialist Sophia Simons was born and raised in Washington state, and she enlisted in the Navy in January 2020. Her first duty assignment was with the Naval Support Element West, a support unit that operates out of San Diego, California.

Hometown Hero: Rebecca King

U.S. Army Second Lieutenant Rebecca King was born in Huntsville, Alabama and calls Madison, Alabama home. Rebecca began her college and military career in August 2020, at Valley Forge Military College in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

OVMA Hosts First Veteran Career-Ready Bootcamp

While military service is often seen as an advantage in the hiring process, hiring managers may struggle to fully comprehend the valuable experience that veteran applicants bring to the table. Similarly, veterans may be uncertain about leveraging their military experience as a bargaining chip during compensation negotiations.

Hometown Hero: U.S. Army First Lieutenant Jade Argueta

U.S. Navy Captain (Retired) Roosevelt “Rick” Wright hails from Elizabeth City, North Carolina and currently lives in Marcellus, New York. Today, Rick is a Professor Emeritus at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications.