Students Honor, Learn From Veterans

Schools and universities are engaging students with veterans’ service through discussions, remembrance programs and personal stories. At Chapman University, veterans spoke with Orange High School JROTC cadets about military life, education benefits, career opportunities and the sacrifices of service, while emphasizing that JROTC does not require enlistment. In Canada, students at Delta Secondary School attended the unveiling of the 2026 Veterans’ Week poster and heard a veteran and the Veterans Affairs minister discuss passing remembrance to younger generations. UC Davis highlighted the experiences of student veterans and the campus resources that support their transition to college, noting that many balance school with family responsibilities. Other community efforts include sharing Vietnam veterans’ stories and supporting them through local events, while Muncie Journal is publishing area students’ letters to veterans during National Veterans and Military Families Month.