UMaine VETS

UMaine VETS The VETS office connects veteran students to programs and resources at the University of Maine and the surrounding community to support their success.

The VETS Office provides:
Support and advocacy for veteran students

Assistance in solving problems related to education

Advice regarding VA Educational Benefits

Certification to the VA for each semester of enrollment and any change of enrollment

Referrals to University resources and other agencies

Verification of pursuit of training

Assistance with credit for prior learning

WE MISS YOU ADAM!!! YOU . . . ROCK!!! 🎸🎓Congratulations to UMaine alum (and VETS Center favorite) Adam Pease on receivin...
08/26/2026

WE MISS YOU ADAM!!! YOU . . . ROCK!!! 🎸🎓

Congratulations to UMaine alum (and VETS Center favorite) Adam Pease on receiving his free guitar from Guitars For Vets!

Adam is an Air Force veteran who spent four years (2017-2021) as a low observable structural maintenance technician working on F-22s at Langley Air Force Base. He graduated from the University of Maine in May 2026 with a B.S. in Forestry.

Adam received his guitar after completing ten weeks of lessons with Guitars For Vets. More information about Guitars For Vets can be found at their website or on the Bangor, Maine chapter's page.

Today UMaine held its annual remembrance ceremony for Army National Guard Staff Sgt. David M. Veverka outside of Nutting...
05/07/2026

Today UMaine held its annual remembrance ceremony for Army National Guard Staff Sgt. David M. Veverka outside of Nutting Hall.

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Staff Sgt. Veverka was 25 years old, and in his final year of the Wildlife Ecology program, when his Army National Guard unit, the 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry (Mountain), was called to serve in the Middle East. He was killed May 6, 2006 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his M1083 cargo truck during combat operations in Diwaniyah, Iraq.

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David is remembered fondly by family, friends, classmates, and fellow soldiers, many of whom were in attendance at today's ceremony, which has been held every year since 2006 in his memory.

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To learn more about David, please visit the Summit Project's website:

https://thesummitproject.org/army-staff-sgt-david-m-veverka/

🏅 Congratulations to our Vets Center Student Life awardees! 🏅Best VA Work Study: Joe Pugliese (Left)Community Leadership...
05/01/2026

🏅 Congratulations to our Vets Center Student Life awardees! 🏅

Best VA Work Study: Joe Pugliese (Left)

Community Leadership: Andrew Gregory (Center)

Academic Excellence: Leland Mushrall

Welcome back . . . and see you at breakfast!
01/20/2026

Welcome back . . . and see you at breakfast!

🎁 Come to our Christmas potluck and white elephant (≤ $20.00)! 🎁12/5 -- 2:00 P.M. -- UMaine VETS Center
12/01/2025

🎁 Come to our Christmas potluck and white elephant (≤ $20.00)! 🎁

12/5 -- 2:00 P.M. -- UMaine VETS Center

The Bangor Elks Lodge is distributing food TODAY starting NOW!!!From 10:00-3:00, the Elks will be distributing food, win...
11/22/2025

The Bangor Elks Lodge is distributing food TODAY starting NOW!!!

From 10:00-3:00, the Elks will be distributing food, winter garb including jackets and boots, and providing resources to veterans.

UMaine is honoring Veterans Day this year with a *WEEK* of events!
11/11/2025

UMaine is honoring Veterans Day this year with a *WEEK* of events!

For the entrepreneurs among us:💼 The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering free, veteran-focused training on ge...
10/23/2025

For the entrepreneurs among us:

💼 The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering free, veteran-focused training on getting a business off the ground.

🖊️ The training will be held at the Corbett Business Building on 11/5 from 9:30-5:00 P.M.

🦅 Contact Holly Aker ([email protected]) if you have questions!

⛰️ UMVA Meeting at 5,267 ft! ⛰️Thanks to all who participated in this year's Katahdin hike. 📸 Photo Credit: Andrew Grego...
10/07/2025

⛰️ UMVA Meeting at 5,267 ft! ⛰️

Thanks to all who participated in this year's Katahdin hike.

📸 Photo Credit: Andrew Gregory

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Memorial Union Rm. 161
Orono, ME
04469

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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