The University of Central Oklahoma’s Veteran Orientation is an annual event, which connects Veterans and service members with government agencies and non-profit organizations that can assist them with reintegration into the civilian world as well as help them succeed in the academic environment.
For this year’s orientation more than 15 organizations participated including: from state and federal Veterans affairs and non-profits such as: Team Rubicon, the Wounded Warriors Project and the American Red Cross. Attendees and their families got to speak with representatives from each of these organizations and participate in various games, competitions and raffle prizes.
Topics in this story
More Stories
Army Veteran Malika Montgomery says one of the things that helped her live her best life with multiple sclerosis was surrounding herself with positive people.
Acknowledging the issues that Veterans face and working toward solutions is crucial for ensuring they have the support they need to thrive in civilian life.
Last year, Move United hosted 26 adaptive sports competitions in 22 states for 1,537 individual athletes. This year, that number is increasing to 35 events in 24 states for even more Veteran athletes.
