Veteran president helps others reenter civilian life at ATC
Aiken Tech veteran Joel Wightman leads the campus Student Veterans Association to ease the transition for service members back to civilian life. He built a veterans lounge, coordinates bonding activities, and provides support like loaned books and cards, aiming to keep veterans connected after graduation.
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Joel Wightman
Air Force
Aiken Technical College
Wightman
ATC
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82Nd Airborne
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Pacific
St Lo
Student Veterans Association
Veteran finds renewed purpose with USCA Veterans Center
North Augusta native Harry Logan Marshall, 28, after military service and college detour, leads USC Aiken's Veterans and Military Support Center. The program, guiding 421 veterans and families with benefits, psychology help, and on campus resources, partners with Aiken-Augusta Warrior Project to build veteran communities.
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Harry Marshall
Marine Corps
Veterans and Military Support Center
USC Aiken
Harry Logan Marshall
North Augusta High School
Will
Marshall
North Greenville University
Afghanistan
USCA
Gregg-Graniteville
Robert Murphy
Aiken-Augusta
USC Aiken Ranked In Best for Vets 2015
USC Aiken placed in the top 100 of Military Times Best for Vets Colleges 2015. The ranking assesses veteran support, services, and campus culture, with USC Aiken citing strong programs including the Success Center and Aiken Warrior Project.
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USC Aiken
Military Times
Robert Murphy
USCA
Aiken Warrior Project
Aiken Technical College Supports Student Veterans Programs
ATC offers extensive services for student veterans including a Veterans Association with guest speakers and service opportunities, a dedicated benefits adviser, a Veterans Lounge, and partnerships with the Aiken Warrior Project USC Aiken and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. Programs include the Veterans to Careers initiative and online degrees in network systems management plus Tower Installation Certificate. Call 803 508 7263 or visit atc edu.
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Aiken Technical College
ATC
Aiken Warrior Project
USC Aiken
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Ship
CSRA
Atc.edu
Veterans Day Discounts Across Retail and Dining
The list enumerates various businesses offering Veterans Day deals for veterans and active duty personnel. Many provide free items or discounts, typically requiring a military ID, with offers including meals, desserts, a free entree, discounts on purchases, free services, or complimentary items at participating chains such as Applebee s Bed Bath & Beyond Cracker Barrel Home Depot Lowe s Outback Red Lobster Krispy Kreme Golden Corral and more across multiple states.
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Applebee’s
Cabela’s
Augusta
Chili’s
Cold Creek Nurseries
Cyndi’s Sweet Shoppe
Eastgate Drive
Richland Avenue
Home Depot
Tom Young Jr
Lowe’s
Publix
Aiken
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