Supporting Our Active Military and Veterans

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Let’s meet Nate. Nate is a senior majoring in business finance. Before enrolling at the University of Montana. Nate served our nation in the military, and continues to do so with the ROTC Grizly Battalion. And Nate is gonna tell us more about his experience as a student veteran, Nate, please take it away.

– Thank you, Alex and hello everyone. Growing up, I knew pretty early on that I wanted to serve my country and leverage all the education, and opportunities for adventure that the United States military has to offer. Today, I have served in the United States Military for over 10 years in a variety of roles, and it has benefited my life more than I ever could have imagined. About two years ago, my wife and I moved here from Indiana to Missoula Montana, with the goal of experiencing all the great outdoor adventures Western Montana has to offer. I also moved here with the goal of finishing up my degree in business finance. The GI bill, along with the Army ROTC program here at the university of Montana will ultimately allow me to graduate completely debt free. Once I do graduate in the fall of 2021, I will commission into the Army National Guard with the State of Montana, where I will continue to serve my community and further my civilian career. I highly recommend the University of Montana, to veterans and those who would like to serve our nation’s military, UM offers a multitude of degrees that often appeal to veterans, such as four string conservation, wildlife biology, nursing, and business degrees. The ROTC Grizzly Battalion is also an exceptional program that will undoubtedly propel anyone forward in their military and civilian goals. And Missoula offers some endless and diverse outdoor experiences. Some of my favorites are the great hunting and fishing opportunities. During the summer, my wife and I love camping, fishing, trail running and enjoying all of Montana’s many great lakes and rivers. I am forever grateful to the University of Montana, the Army ROTC Grizzly Battalion in the great State of Montana for all the wonderful experiences and lessons learned. Now, back to you, Alex.

– Nate, thank you for your continued service. ROTC provides students with the opportunity to serve in the military while also having that traditional university experience. For students looking for help paying for college, the Grizzly Battalion provides a great educational benefit. Thanks again, Nate.