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Casey served as the Deputy Commissioner with the New York City Police Department during the 9/11 attacks and participated in the City’s response and recovery efforts on that day and during the days, weeks, and months that followed.... Read More ▶
We said never forget – but have we? While I think we have not forgotten those who were killed – they live on through their families and friends, and their names are forever etched in stone around the memorial pools at the 9/11 Memorial, I do th... Read More ▶
Grace “Gigi” Swinnerton was recently appointed as Syracuse University Libraries’ new visiting librarian for the Digital Library Program and Institute of Veteran and Military Families (IVMF).... Read More ▶
Chuck’s journey with J. Lee’s Gourmet BBQ Sauce began in 2018 when he met James Lee III during a visit to Biloxi, MS and tried his BBQ sauce at a social gathering. Following a long conversation, it was evident the soldiers shared the same outlook... Read More ▶
Dr. Nick Armstrong the Managing Director of Research and Data at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) spoke with Dave Allen on his podcast to discuss the feelings many veterans and family members are feeling about Afghanistan. Dave... Read More ▶
Like many soldiers who are leaving the military, U.S. Army Specialist Luke McKean had an idea of what he wanted to do when he transitioned to civilian life but wasn’t exactly sure how to go about it.... Read More ▶
Mirza Tihic was a member of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families from the beginning. However, his path to Central New York began in 1992 after leaving Bosnia for Croatia and later Germany. He said he was fortunate to escape when he did, b... Read More ▶
Inspired by programming offered by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today introduced the Onward to Opportunity Act. This bipartisan bill aims to help military families make a... Read More ▶
After graduating college in 2013, Alaina Meyer wanted to capitalize on her interest in information technology. Growing up a military child, she took a leap of faith and founded scDataCom in the Savannah area. Her mother, Kathleen Ford, joined her as ... Read More ▶
These veteran and military family caregivers, along with millions of civilian caregivers, hold up America’s fractured and outdated long-term care system. But, they often face intensified challenges—including worse health outcomes, greater strains... Read More ▶
