Nestled in the Community Commons is an island of familiarity for student veterans. Former service members can come by the Veterans and Military Resources office for coffee or tea and a chat with fellow student vets and they can receive help navigating the complicated world of the GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program, which fund veterans’ education. It’s also become a refuge of sorts for those making the transition to civilian life. As the office’s educational assistance program has grown and evolved, its community resources and outreach have expanded as well. For Damon Vine, director of the Veterans and Military Resources office, the lounge is at the center of a holistic approach to supporting the more than 400 students utilizing either the GI Bill or Yellow Ribbon Program. “The goal of this place is to have every veteran, independent GI bill user, active-duty service member, or military-affiliated dependent come here and find the resources they need,” Vine says. To reflect that