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Veteran and Military Affairs

About the Veteran and Military Community at Yale

For more than 300 years, Yale students, staff, faculty, alumni, and their families have contributed to U.S. armed services in support and defense of our nation. Yale brings together a diverse group of veterans – from training students for future service in the military, to welcoming the experiences of veterans into the academic community as students, teachers, and employees. Yale is committed to supporting and inspiring our veteran and military community and to creating an environment in which they can belong and succeed. 

Support Our VetMil Community!

Please consider donating to the Endowment for American Veterans at Yale in support of our military-affiliated community. Through the Kosinski Foundation, 35th Reunion Gift Co-Chair, Gary Kosinski ’90, will match all commitments to this fund of $5,000 or greater up to $500,000 until June 30th, 2025.

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Y for Humanity

‘A Day for Us’: Reflections from Yale’s Military Community

In a series of videos, members of Yale’s military community describe their service experience, what inspired them to serve, and what led them to Yale.

Mikaela Cardillo

Carmel, Indiana
Yale Law School, Class of 2024
U.S. Navy, Surface Warfare Officer, 2016–2021

Michael Dominique

Stamford, Connecticut
Yale University Police Sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps, Sergeant, 2001–2009

Nita Qiu

Woodbury, Minnesota
Yale College (Computer Science and Psychology), Class of 2024
Air Force ROTC cadet