Campus ‘Thank You’ To Those Who Have Served

The University of Wisconsin-Superior celebrated Veterans Day on Nov. 10 in the Yellowjacket student union, in honor of all the current and former veterans who have served across all different branches of the United States military.

Each year, a guest speaker shares their story and background regarding their time and
experience relating to being a veteran.

This year, Lieutenant Colonel Jesse Peterson of the Air Force branch was chosen for the program.
Peterson shared valuable information regarding the Air Force branch; who they are, what they
are about, and how they impact the US military as a whole.

Peterson has been a recipient of numerous major awards and decorations. Those include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf cluster, and the Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster.

“I get the privilege to work with young men and women in the Air Force that want to serve. Veterans all have something in common with one another. They want to protect and serve. It’s doing a job and doing something bigger than yourself, and that’s why I believe it to be so great”, said Peterson.

Peterson is also currently Professor of Aerospace Studies at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.