Military and Veteran Stories Home Military and Veteran Students Military and Veteran Stories Gonzaga Elevated to Gold Military Friendly Designation for 2025-26 A Legacy of Service: Gonzaga Honors Fallen Hero Shane Barnes Retracing the Steps of a Young Soldier Big Checks and Bold Futures: The Unconventional Journey of an ... “Second Lieutenant” Has a Nice Ring Mystery Zag from Spring 2024: Alan Westfield April 12, 2024 The Mystery Zag from the Spring 2024 Gonzaga Magazine is Alan Westfield. Gonzaga Earns Military-Friendly Designation for 2024-25 April 11, 2024 Explore how Gonzaga University supports veterans like Nick Brock through its Leadership Studies program and ongoing initiatives. Badge of Honor: Celebrating the ROTC Bulldog Battalion's 75 years June 07, 2023 This year, Gonzaga’s ROTC battalion celebrates its 75th anniversary – a long and distinguished history of Zags bringing the best of Gonzaga into the... A Leader in Making Life Better June 04, 2023 The retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel started the John R. Black Army ROTC Scholarship at Gonzaga several years ago as a first step in ensuring... Back to the Bulldog Battalion April 24, 2023 The story of Lieutenant Colonel Ed Rodriguez ('98), who has experienced the Bulldog Battalion as a cadet and now as a professor and the department... The Courage to Lead the Leaders April 14, 2023 Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Alan Westfield, Ph.D., is often the first point of contact for prospective ROTC cadets and a lifelong connection after... Always Faithful on Every Front March 21, 2023 Chief of Staff Charlita Shelton, Ph.D., shares how her experience in the Marine Corps. aligns with her Gonzaga experience. This General Continues to “Fail” Retirement November 21, 2022 Retired Brigadier General Jack Nevin, who earned his M.B.A. and Juris Doctor degrees from Gonzaga in 1978, says he is retired. But his wife Cheryl... Veterans, Tillman Scholars and Zags November 10, 2022 A conversation with former Bulldog Battalion cadet and current CEO of the Pat Tillman Foundation Dan Futrell (’05) and current GU School of Law... The Family Business of Military Service November 01, 2022 Mike Doyle (‘01) and his wife Amanda (Gerding ’01) are a pair of U.S. Army lieutenant colonels, raising four children, ages 3-10. Veteran Spotlight: Ranger on the Frontlines October 26, 2022 Here is the story of U.S. Army Company Commander Brian Slamkowski. Coming Home to Lead October 20, 2021 Ryan Whitaker ('16 MA) returns to Fairchild Air Force Base in leadership role Mastering Higher Education: Charlita Shelton October 15, 2021 Although she's only been here two years, Charlita Shelton is making tangible differences as President Thayne McCulloh's chief of staff. Gonzaga Again Earns ‘Military Friendly’ Designation February 18, 2021 Continuing its mission to provide veterans, their spouses, and the military community with the finest choices nationwide for educational... They Give and Serve Because of Those Who Never Could November 10, 2020 How George Gonzalez ('07) and Don Hackney ('69) serve and give to carry forth the legacy of three Zags who lost their lives. Veterans Rescued by Hope with a Cold Nose November 02, 2020 Author Christine Hassing used inspiration found in a student project to author the stories of 22 military veterans who have found hope in coping with... 1 2 Next
Mystery Zag from Spring 2024: Alan Westfield April 12, 2024 The Mystery Zag from the Spring 2024 Gonzaga Magazine is Alan Westfield. Gonzaga Earns Military-Friendly Designation for 2024-25 April 11, 2024 Explore how Gonzaga University supports veterans like Nick Brock through its Leadership Studies program and ongoing initiatives. Badge of Honor: Celebrating the ROTC Bulldog Battalion's 75 years June 07, 2023 This year, Gonzaga’s ROTC battalion celebrates its 75th anniversary – a long and distinguished history of Zags bringing the best of Gonzaga into the... A Leader in Making Life Better June 04, 2023 The retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel started the John R. Black Army ROTC Scholarship at Gonzaga several years ago as a first step in ensuring... Back to the Bulldog Battalion April 24, 2023 The story of Lieutenant Colonel Ed Rodriguez ('98), who has experienced the Bulldog Battalion as a cadet and now as a professor and the department... The Courage to Lead the Leaders April 14, 2023 Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Alan Westfield, Ph.D., is often the first point of contact for prospective ROTC cadets and a lifelong connection after... Always Faithful on Every Front March 21, 2023 Chief of Staff Charlita Shelton, Ph.D., shares how her experience in the Marine Corps. aligns with her Gonzaga experience. This General Continues to “Fail” Retirement November 21, 2022 Retired Brigadier General Jack Nevin, who earned his M.B.A. and Juris Doctor degrees from Gonzaga in 1978, says he is retired. But his wife Cheryl... Veterans, Tillman Scholars and Zags November 10, 2022 A conversation with former Bulldog Battalion cadet and current CEO of the Pat Tillman Foundation Dan Futrell (’05) and current GU School of Law... The Family Business of Military Service November 01, 2022 Mike Doyle (‘01) and his wife Amanda (Gerding ’01) are a pair of U.S. Army lieutenant colonels, raising four children, ages 3-10. Veteran Spotlight: Ranger on the Frontlines October 26, 2022 Here is the story of U.S. Army Company Commander Brian Slamkowski. Coming Home to Lead October 20, 2021 Ryan Whitaker ('16 MA) returns to Fairchild Air Force Base in leadership role Mastering Higher Education: Charlita Shelton October 15, 2021 Although she's only been here two years, Charlita Shelton is making tangible differences as President Thayne McCulloh's chief of staff. Gonzaga Again Earns ‘Military Friendly’ Designation February 18, 2021 Continuing its mission to provide veterans, their spouses, and the military community with the finest choices nationwide for educational... They Give and Serve Because of Those Who Never Could November 10, 2020 How George Gonzalez ('07) and Don Hackney ('69) serve and give to carry forth the legacy of three Zags who lost their lives. Veterans Rescued by Hope with a Cold Nose November 02, 2020 Author Christine Hassing used inspiration found in a student project to author the stories of 22 military veterans who have found hope in coping with...
