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Military Connections Program<\/h2>\n
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The Military Connections Program networks students from the military family with faculty and staff who can mentor, advise, and more. Find the support you need by exploring the profiles below.<\/p>\n

Ready to join?<\/b> Click the button to register for the program \u2b07<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Paul\"Disney,Paul<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t

Branch:<\/strong> Army
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Email:<\/strong> <\/span>disneyp@wou.edu<\/a>
\n\t\t\t\tPhone:<\/strong> <\/span>88546
\n\t\t\t\tLocation:<\/strong> <\/span>WEST 208<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Statement:<\/strong> I served 29.5 years in Army Aviation and retired as a Colonel in 2010. I have served in Somalia, Germany, Korea, Hawaii and various places in-between. I am available to talk or provide assistance in anyway you need. <\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"Stephen\"Scheck,Stephen<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t

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Email:<\/strong> <\/span>schecks@wou.edu<\/a>
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Statement:<\/strong> My father and all my (many) uncles and a fair number of cousins served in the military. But my most valuable experience with veterans was when I was a sophomore in college -- contemplating dropping out of school. It was a handful of Vietnam veterans who pulled me into their group, mentored me and kept me going. I'll forever be indebted to them.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"Mandy\"Olsen,Mandy<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t

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Email:<\/strong> <\/span>olsena@wou.edu<\/a>
\n\t\t\t\tPhone:<\/strong> <\/span>88471
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Statement:<\/strong> I have never served in the military myself but my spouse is an Iraq War Veteran and I have the experience of supporting a soldier throughout the entire process of training, deployment and reentry. My husband was deployed for 21 months as an infantryman in the Oregon National Guard. While in country he fought with Special Forces in the Battle of Fallujah and Najaf and received The Purple Heart when his patrol hit an IED and came under heavy fire outside of Baghdad. His platoon was honored with the Presidential Unit Citation Award because of heroism during the Battle of Fallujah. I am a strong advocate for Veterans and their families and passionately believe in supporting this important community as much as possible. I am a former elementary school teacher and am currently an instructor in the education program and my husband and I are both graduates of WOU.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"Julian\"Elizalde,Julian<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t

Branch:<\/strong> Coast Guard
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Email:<\/strong> <\/span>elizaldej@wou.edu<\/a>
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Statement:<\/strong> Hello! \r\nI\u2019m a WOU Alumni who currently serves as a Maritime Enforcement Specialist Third Class in the USCG Reserve. I work in the College of Education as the Bilingual Teacher Pathways Navigator. I help connect students to resources as well as licensure programs that work with them. \r\nFeel free to contact me or come to my office if you have any questions (or if you'd just like to meet a Coastie, we exist I promise). I may not know all the answers but we can learn together.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"Beeb\"Singson,Beeb<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t

Branch:<\/strong> Air Force
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Email:<\/strong> <\/span>singsonb@wou.edu<\/a>
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Statement:<\/strong> I am the Lab Preparator for the Earth and Physical Science dept. I served as a mechanic in the USAF for 7 years and was stationed in Virginia, Korea, Germany and Utah with a little Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan for good measure. I am a WOU Graduate and am now WOU staff. I would be glad to provide any help I can to any of my fellow vets.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"Henry\"Hughes,Henry<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t

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Email:<\/strong> <\/span>hughesh@wou.edu<\/a>
\n\t\t\t\tPhone:<\/strong> <\/span>89494
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Statement:<\/strong> My father is a combat veteran of the Korean War, and many of my family members and friends have been in the military. Although I've never served in the armed forces, I often teach literature that deals with war, and I rely on veterans to help me better understand, to whatever degree possible, some of those experiences. As a civilian, I feel a great debt and responsibility to those men and women who have served this country. It's a privilege and an honor to be a part of Veterans Connections at Western Oregon. <\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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