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Welcome Veterans
You served. You sacrificed. For that, we thank you.
At Texas A&M University-Commerce, soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines are an important part of our legacy. We appreciate your service and sacrifice, and are committed to your successful transition from military to civilian life. This commitment includes helping you build on your strengths so you can achieve the well-respected bachelor’s or graduate degree you deserve.
Did you know?
- College graduates earn up to 25 percent more each year than someone who is doing the same job without a degree.
- The benefits of a college degree increase the higher your degree is and A&M-Commerce offers master’s and doctoral degree options that are highly prized in the marketplace.
- Knowledge is power. The more knowledge and experience you have, the more willing employers are to promote you.
Your opportunities at A&M-Commerce are limitless. Whatever your educational goals are, we are here to help you define and achieve them.
Ask Ted
Meet Ted Oats, Lt. Col., U.S.A.F.R. (Retired), Director of Veterans and Military Services at Texas A&M University-Commerce. He will help get you started on the path to your degree, and help guide you through the requirements of your veterans benefits.
Transitioning from the military into the world of higher education can be complex and confusing, especially when trying to apply your GI bill benefits. To make it easier, Debra Holmes, Administrative Secretary for Veterans and Military Services, is standing by to help answer questions and guide you through the process of enrolling, applying for benefits, linking up with success coaches, and making sure you walk across the stage with pride and with a diploma in your hand. Click here to learn more about how Ted can help you.
Contact Ted Oats (903-468-8664) or Debra Holmes (903-886-5123).
2200 Campbell Street
Commerce, TX 75428
Tell Us Your Story
We want to know how A&M-Commerce has helped you transition from military to civilian life. Send your stories and military photos to Ashley Johnson in marketing communications.
Alumni Veterans
Vernon Moore
Class of 2008, U.S. Army (retired) In February 1996, Staff Sergeant (SSG) Vernon Moore III was deployed in Bosnia with the U.S. Army, keeping supply routes clear as a military policeman. On routi Read More
Faculty and Staff
Dr. Chris Myers
Lt. Col., U.S. Air Force Reserves Marketing and Management Professor What has been your most notable experience in the military? My most notable experience was being in combat in late 2001. Suppor Read More
Student Veterans
Glenn Davis
Class of 2010, U.S. Army What was your MOS in the Army?My MOS is 68W Health Care Specialist, (Combat Medic). Where was your last deployment and most notable experience? I have not been deploy Read More
Casey Phillips
Class of 2012, Infantry Team Leader, U.S. Marine Corps Casey Phillips saw the statue of Saddam Hussein fall during his deployment to Iraq in 2003 with the U.S. Marine Corps, and is now seeing what Read More
Clay Dyess
Class of 2011, Third Class Petty Officer, U.S. Navy Reserves What was your MOS? I am a Hospital Corpsman (we provide medical support to both the Navy and Marine Corps in a variety of ways such as c Read More
Frances Luse
Class of 2009 (B.S. Mathematics), 2011 (M.S. Mathematics), Captain, U.S. Army (retired) What was your MOS? First, I was a clerk typist (71L) and then a food inspector (91R).... I received a direc Read More
Josh Smith
Class of 2011, Sgt., U.S. Army What was your MOS in the Army?I was a Medic. 68W Where was your last deployment and most notable experience?My last deployment was to Kosovo on a peace keeping Read More
Reyna Tillery
Class of 2012, Staff Sgt. U.S. Air Force What was your MOS in the Air Force? Well since I was in the Air Force it’s not called an MOS, it's referred to as an AFSC (Air Force Specialty Code). I w Read More
Scott Palomino
Class of 2010, Senior Airman 1st Class, U.S. Air Force What honors/awards did you receive during your military service? I received a Purple Heart for getting hit and losing my left leg to a mortar Read More








