Outreach Events

Military Graduate Recognition Ceremony
The spring was full of exciting military events — especially the third annual Military Graduate Recognition Ceremony, which took place on Friday, May 9. All graduating service members and veterans were invited to the special ceremony and presented with a Liberty University Challenge Coin. Dr. Ben Gutierrez, administrative dean for undergraduate programs, led the ceremony and Retired Maj. Gen. Robert F. Dees, U.S. Army, delivered the keynote address.

General Dees retired with numerous honors and awards in 2003, and he now serves as Liberty’s associate vice president of military outreach. The entire Liberty family is proud of the 2014 military graduates and their commitment to serving our nation!

D-Day Anniversary Event: A Memorial Testament of Freedom

On June 6, Liberty was a supporting sponsor for “Memorial Testament of Freedom,” a D-Day event at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va. University staff members helped with portions of the ceremony, including coordinating flyovers by WWII aircraft, sponsoring some of the aircraft, and speaking at the event. Staff members also assisted with the baton passing, which included The Golden Knights, a U.S. Army parachute team.

VetSuccess on Campus

Did you know that Liberty has its own U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) counselor?

Our VetSuccess counselor, Millie Hall, helps veterans as they transition to student life and provides them with assistance in achieving their educational and career goals. Set up an appointment with Hall today!

• Office Location: Green Hall – Student Service Center
• Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday-Friday,
  7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Email: mhall25@liberty.edu
• Phone: (434) 592-5785
• Fax: (434) 455-1287 Attn: Millie Hall

Hot Topics

Have a question? Check out some of the most common frequently asked questions the Office of Military Affairs receives — you might just find your answer. 

GoArmyEd Course Planner
On March 29, GoArmyEd released a course planner for Army students receiving Federal Tuition Assistance (TA) through the GoArmyEd portal.  This valuable tool allows students to list all of the courses required to complete their selected degree plan in one place. This list is then submitted to Liberty for approval so that every student knows how their courses contribute toward the completion of their degree. The planner helps students monitor their progress and stay on track while reaching their educational goals.

The use of this planner is required for every student by the completion of their sixth credit hour (see degree plan exceptions). For more information about this tool, check out the Office of Military Affairs Course Planner guide.

Summer B and D Sub-Terms Overlap
Online courses that run through the summer begin on a different schedule than those in the fall and spring. During the summer, courses that are scheduled during the B and D sub-terms will overlap for 10 days (June 23-July 4), which may cause increased workload for students.

What does this mean for you?

• Plan Ahead: The Office of Military Affairs recommends that students plan for this increase in workload. We want to see you succeed!
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) GI Bill Benefits: Students using VA benefits that are enrolled for both B and D sub-terms should consider how this overlap will affect their VA training time.
• For example, if a student is enrolled in 3 hours in the B sub-term and 3 hours in the D sub-term (and no other courses), he/she will be considered to be enrolled in 6 hours (full-time) during the period of course overlap only. He/she will be considered to be enrolled in 3 hours when the courses are not overlapping.
• The VA will pay students at the full-time rate for these 10 days, which may result in increased stipend/housing allowance amounts.

See our VA Training Time guide for more details.

Institute for Military Resilience Blog

“As warriors who face the trials of life, our best preparation is to put on the armor of God.”
– Major General Dees, U.S. Army, Retired.

The Institute for Military Resilience has posted a new blog encouraging believers to persevere in the face of hardship. Included is an uplifting word for service members, veterans, and their families from Retired Maj. Gen. Dees.

Employee Spotlight:

Care Package Coordinator: Melissa Mills
The Office of Military Affairs would like to recognize Melissa Mills, a three-year team member, for her service to our military students. Mills graduated from Liberty with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2011. She is currently working on her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling.

During her time here, she has taken ownership of office initiatives to send care packages to active duty service members around the world. We are proud of how she has made a difference in the lives of so many military students.

Student Spotlight:

Military Chaplain: First Lieutenant Isaac Van Epps
Among our military graduates is 1st Lt. Isaac Van Epps, a chaplain candidate with the U.S. Army Reserves. Epps is a dedicated husband and father and is currently earning his Master of Divinity in Chaplaincy. When asked what he would like to say to fellow graduates, he responded:

“Walk daily in the power and the strength of our Lord, and remember the words of Christ: ‘Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.’
– John 15:4.”

Mark Your Calendar

June 16 – Summer D sub-term Financial Check-In deadline

June 23 – Summer D sub-term start date

Notable Military Dates in June

June 6 – D-Day 70th Anniversary
The 70th anniversary of D-Day commemorated the fateful day that Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. After heroic effort and sacrifice by thousands of valiant soldiers representing the “greatest generation,” the German-held villages throughout Normandy were liberated. This marked the beginning of the defeat of Nazi tyranny throughout Europe.

June 14 – Flag Day
Established in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson, Flag Day celebrates Congress’ 1777 adoption of the stars and stripes as the official flag of the United States. May we always remember the freedoms given to us and what the flag represents: the sacrifice of those who have gone before us to win our nation’s liberty.

June 14 – The Army’s 239th Birthday
The U.S. Army is a source of strength, courage, and resilience in defense of American freedom. Established as the Continental Army 239 years ago, today the U.S. Army totals more than 735,000 soldiers. Approximately 535,000 are on Active Duty, and around 199,000 are in the Army Reserve. On this special day, we honored the sacrifices of every soldier who has served our country. The Office of Military Affairs salutes you.

June 27 – National PTSD Awareness Day
Many service members and veterans in America suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  National PTSD Awareness Day encourages public awareness of this condition. For those who suffer from PTSD, the Office of Military Affairs remembers and honors your sacrifices for this great nation. Resources are available through the American Association of Christian Counselors, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has certified counselors to help those suffering from PTSD. For more information regarding these resources, feel free to call our office at (855) 355-4947 or email LUmilitary@liberty.edu.

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Contact Us

The Office of Military Affairs is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., to assist you with your military and veterans benefits. 

• Toll Free: (855) 355-4947
• Direct: (434) 592-5990