Eric is Grad student at the University of Northern Colorado studying an MA in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling. He has been a work study at the UCCS Veterans & Military Affairs for 2 ½ years. Eric served for over 23 years in the U.S. Army as Culinary Specialist. During his service he completed three combat tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Most prominently participating in Operation Arrowhead Reaper in 2007. Eric truly embodies genuine care and commitment in serving veterans and their family members and longs for opportunities to guide them through understanding their VA educational benefits.