Welcome Terry Jackson, new VetSuccess on Campus counselor
by Michelle Saport |
The Office of Student Affairs is proud to introduce the new VetSuccess on Campus counselor,
Terry Jackson. Terry is a Veterans Affairs vocational rehab counselor by trade. As
an advocate for veteran's benefits (past, present and future), he will be an invaluable
resource for UAA's military and veteran students.
Born and raised in Sebring, Fla., Terry retired from the U.S. Army as a sergeant major. His last assignment was with the 21st Support Command, Kaiserslautern, Germany where he was part of a team managing five branch offices in southern Europe. His most enjoyable assignment was Command Sgt. Maj., National Support Element, Tazar, Hungary during the Kosovo engagement from 1998‐1999. Terry also served in Desert Storm/Shield with the 1st Cavalry Division and served in Korea during the 1988 Olympics.
Terry earned a master's degree in counseling from Webster University. He started his VA career as a veteran service representative in Houston, Tex. in February 2002. From May 2004-October 2009, he served in Albuquerque, N.M. as a vocational rehabilitation counselor. He also served as the vocational rehabilitation and employment officer in Anchorage, Alaska, from September 2009-April 2012.
To learn more about the VetSuccess on Campus program, see the previous Green and Gold story.
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