Veterans Association at Texas Tech

06/02/2022

VATT members,

There is an RRO event that will take place tonight from 4-5! I’m not asking everyone to stay the whole time I am only asking you to support the VATT table and show what we are about! Carissa Juarez will be heading up the event tonight and her and I would appreciate any and all support! Thank you!

03/02/2022

Support our local veterans service organizations that will be hosting a candlelight prayer vigil.

The Lubbock area veterans would like to extend an invitation to all students and faculty to come to a Candlelight Vigil in support of the Ukrainian Crisis. The location is the Lubbock Monument of Courage. The address is 4014 84th St, Lubbock, TX 79423.

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01/27/2022

‼️ We’ve been in contact with Texas Tech University Transportation & Parking Services and we want all of you to be aware of the new law!!! SB 792 could end up costing you more money than it’s worth if you illegally park in a designated ADA parking spot. If you have any questions please refer to: https://www.txdmv.gov/sites/default/files/body-files/SB792_DV-Plates-Parking.pdf‼️ Texas Tech University Military & Veterans Programs Texas Tech University Texas Tech University Army ROTC

11/19/2021

The VATT needs two individuals who want to run with the flags at tomorrows last home game! You’ll get tickets to attend the game! Preference goes to veterans and service members!

11/13/2021

We have extra tickets for veterans and their families. Come to the Engineer Key to get them! Texas Tech University Military & Veterans Programs

11/13/2021

I have 6 tickets to the Texas Tech vs. Iowa State game to give away. It's the "Salute to Service" game, so priority will be given to Veterans and their families. Texas Tech University Military & Veterans Programs will also be hosting a tailgate for veterans attending the game! Please let me know if you and your family would like to attend!

11/04/2021

We’re looking for help folks!!! Share if you can!!

10/26/2021

We will be supporting the Military and Veterans Program! Please show up if you can!

The event will benefit Raider Power of Paranormal, a student organization on campus.

08/19/2021

You’re not alone! We’re here to help and connect! So is the VA. Reach out folks! Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan.
You are not alone. Talk with your friends and families, reach out to battle buddies, connect with a peer-to-peer network, or sign up for mental health services.

Resources available right now:
Veterans Crisis Line - call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

For emergency mental health care, you can also go directly to your local VA medical center 24/7 regardless of your discharge status or enrollment in other VA health care.

Vet Centers - Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans. Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you: https://www.va.gov/find-locations/

07/19/2021

Check out our Secretary Russell Gallegos! We’re proud to call him a member of VATT!

Spouses and children of active service members are honored with a cord representing the sacrifices military families make in serving our country.