Veteran Services Recognition
Military Honor Cords and Sashes
Red White and Blue Cord:
In recognition of your military service and support to the United States of America, MJC Veteran Services would like to honor your graduation by authorizing you to wear the red, white, and blue honor cord to your commencement ceremony. These red, white and blue cords are a special recognition for those who have made an unwavering commitment to both their nation and their academic studies. This is a voluntary program. Students attending graduation must contact the Veterans Services Department for a free cord once they have been approved for graduation. In order to receive this cord you will need to be in good academic standing. This cord is provided to you at no cost by the Modesto Junior College Veteran Services Department. Please contact the Veterans Coordinator with any questions.
U. S. Branch Service Sash
If you are graduating and are an honorably discharged U.S. veteran, are currently serving in the U.S. military (active duty or reserves), you are eligible for your U. S. Branch of Service Sash. The sash is not authorized for military dependents.
What we need to verify status:
- Must contact our office to enter your information into our database.
- Verification of graduation
- DD214, Certificate of Eligibility for dependents, CalVet Fee Waiver Award Letter
Where/when to pick up cords
Location and times to pick up cords or sashes will be posted on our Veterans Services school web page, via email and on Canvas prior to graduation.
Questions?
Please contact:
Stephan Lohmeyer: Veterans Technician/School Certifying Official at Lohmeyers@Yosemite.edu or our office at (209) 575-6670.
Ron Tingley Veteran of the Year
The Ron Tingley Veteran of the Year Award is an award given by the Office of Campus Life & Student Learning. The award is given to an MJC Veteran student who has accomplished the following:
- Has demonstrated academic excellence by maintaining an above average grade point average
- Participated in any activities related to the Veterans Resource Center and Veterans Club
- Has been an active part of campus activities
- Is on track to receive a Certificate, Associates Degree, or Transfer
This award is named in honor of Ron Tingley, a former MJC Veterans Service Counselor who passed away.
Past Campus Life Ron Tingley Veteran of the Year Recipients
2018-2019 Waylon H. Patterson
2017-2018 William "Cody" McNutt
2016-2017 Alexis Saavedra
Veterans Services Challenge Coin
In the Spring of 2018 Veterans Services began honoring veterans and supporter of veterans with the academic and campus achievement challenge coin.
Challenge Coin Recipients
Stephen Davis-February 2018
William "Cody"McNutt-April 2018
Jorge Alvarado-September 2018
Mariana A. Pearce - February 2019
Krystal Cain - March 2020
Benito Aguilar Scholarship
Carol McKenzie Scholarship
This scholarship celebrates Carol McKenzie and her 35 years of faithful service as the Modesto Junior College Veterans Services Certifying Official. Her skill in swiftly/accurately processing student veteran applications was rivaled only by her intense devotion to students and commitment to serving veterans.
Previous Carol McKenzie Scholarship Recipients
2017-2018 Dai Le 2016-2017 Jesse EstradaScholarships for Veterans and their families
1. The Purple Heart Scholarship Program: https://www.purpleheart.org/military-order-of-the-purple-heart-scholarship-program/ 2. AMVETS Scholarship: http://amvets.org/scholarships/ 3. American Legion Scholarship: https://www.legion.org/scholarships 4. Pat Tillman Scholarship: https://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply-to-be-a-scholar/ 5. VFW Scholarships: http://vfwauxilary.org/scholarships/ AND http://www.vfw.org/assistance/student-veterans-support