UST Speaking with Veterans

Jack is here to share more about himself and his time in the Navy. Formerly a sailor, Jack now is attending St. Thomas. Tune in for episode 5!

Anthony Darby from the VA is here to share more about himself and provide insights into VA claims. Formly a Marine, Anthony now is assisting veterans in the compensation process. He is also a new dad and is sharing it all in episode 4!

Norman is the  Director, Veterans & Military-Connected Students Services at St. Thomas....We all know of him, but we do not know about this time in service until this 11 mins episode. Take a coffee or drink of choice and listen to Norman.

Luke is an Army vet who worked with Nato during his military carrer. Originally from California now to Minnesota. Listen to his story on episode 2!

Norman is intervewing Darcy. Who is a remarkable woman veteran, ballroom dancer, and a pageant queen. Now she is pursuing a degree in business at the University of St. Thomas and to take over the podcast. .

Lucas, a second year student at UST, describes his experiences from enlistment in the Marine Corps to his time in the classroom.

Brian, a recruiter at North Star Resource Group, discusses his experiences in the Army along with his transition into military life. He explains how he is a resouce for St. Thomas students transitioning from the service into civiallian life or transitioning out of college into the workforce. 

Chris, a sophomore at the University of St. Thomas and former Infantry Marine, shares his past experiences in the service and current experiences at UST.  

Erik, the founder of the Think Great, discusses his background in the Marines and the scholarship foundation for military spouses that he created. 

Jake, a 2023 UofM ROTC and UST graduate, reflects on his time at St. Thomas and as an Minnesota Army Guardsman, and tells us where he is off to next. 

Eric, Anthony (Tony/ Darby), and Haley, three of our 2022 graduating seniors, reflect on their time here at UST on our first ever podcast panel.

Noelle, a Staff Sargent attached the ROTC Detachment here at the University of St. Thomas, talks about her time here and where she is off to next. 

Eric, a MN1 in the US Navy, explains his time served in active duty before joining the reserves. 

Anna, a new Airman, describes her first experiences in the Minnesota Air National Guard. 

Anthony Darby, a Marine Corps veteran, elaborates on his time served as well as his family connections to the military. 

Noelle Valentine, a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force, tells of her experience as an airman attached to the ROTC unit at the University of St. Thomas. 

Scott Porter, a sophomore mechanical engineering student at St. Thomas, speaks about his experience as an Osprey Airframes Mechanic in the United States Marine Corps.

Magdelena Bloom, a veteran of the U.S. Army, speaks on her female identity as it was shaped by her Army experience and service in Iraq. 

Ana Theisen, veteran of both the Army Reserve and Army National Guard, discusses her various opportunities to serve (including her time during Operation Desert Storm).

Kari Hall, retired Air Force, talks about her 20-year career and the transition to civilian life. 

Liela Brown, Air Force veteran, discusses her time as a linguist and how ongoing friendships were formed.

Allison Kruse, Marine Corps veteran, discusses her experience from enlistment to the classroom.