SUNY Empire State University Veteran and Military Education

SUNY Empire State University Veteran and Military Education This is the offical SUNY Empire State College page for veterans and active military students. All military members, veterans and supporters are welcome to join.

Empire State College has served military students since 1971, offering:
Associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees |
Course transferability through Servicemembers Opportunities Colleges (SOC)
| Pre-application advising and unofficial review of military transcripts at no charge
| Credit for college-level learning gained through military training, standardized exams and other life experience

09/04/2026

☣️ YOU SERVED. YOU MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED. DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR TODAY?

Lunch with DVS returns LIVE October 6, and this month we’re putting the PACT Act, toxic exposure, and VA health care on the briefing table.

The landscape has continued to evolve.

VA health-care eligibility has expanded for millions of Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during military service.

Additional cancers and blood disorders have been recognized as presumptive conditions for certain qualifying Gulf War and post-9/11 Veterans. And toxic-exposure screenings are helping connect enrolled Veterans with information about possible exposures, health resources, and benefits.

But important questions remain.

🎙️ Featuring Benjamin Pomerance, Deputy Counsel
🎤 Hosted by Alexandra Gibbons, Office of Public Information

We’ll examine:

☣️ Who may qualify based on toxic exposure
⚖️ Recent changes to presumptive conditions
🏥 VA health-care eligibility
🩺 Toxic-exposure screenings
📄 New and supplemental disability claims
🗺️ What New York Veterans should do next
❓ Your questions—answered LIVE

📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
🕛 12:00–12:45 PM ET
🔴 LIVE on YouTube
Click: https://www.youtube.com/live/clMgBMI7E5A?si=mZv4i47YtcNpqSOH

And toxic exposure does not necessarily mean deployment overseas. Depending on the circumstances, exposure involving chemicals, pesticides, asbestos, lead, radiation, firefighting foam and other occupational hazards during qualifying military service may also matter.

If you served—or you serve Veterans—this is a conversation worth joining.

🔔 Subscribe to the NYS DVS YouTube channel and turn on notifications.

📣 Share this with a Veteran, survivor, military family, or community partner.

💬 Bring your questions and join us LIVE.

You earned the benefits. Understanding what has changed can be the first step toward accessing them.

09/03/2026

🇺🇸 STEPHENTOWN VETERANS: DVS IS COMING TO YOU!

Veterans and Military Families in Rensselaer County and the surrounding area — have questions about benefits, services or resources you may have earned through your service?

DVS Veterans Benefits Advisor and United States Air Force Veteran Stephen Roy will be at the Stephentown Memorial Library on September 28 for a monthly outreach event, beginning at noon.

Stephen will be available to meet one-on-one with Veterans and their families, answer questions, help navigate benefits and connect you with the programs and resources available to you.

📅 September 28, 2026
⏰ Beginning at noon
📍 Stephentown Memorial Library
472 NY Route 43, Stephentown, NY 12168

Whether you have questions about disability compensation, pensions, education, healthcare, or other Veterans’ benefits, stop by and talk with the New York State Department of Veterans' Services.

No Veteran should have to navigate the benefits process alone. DVS is here to help — and we’re bringing that help directly to your community.

🇺🇸 Serving All Who Served.

09/03/2026

🇺🇸 TRANSITIONING FROM MILITARY SERVICE? VETEDGE IS HELPING VETERANS PREPARE FOR WHAT COMES NEXT

The New York State Department of Veterans' Services is proud to help spread the word about VetEDGE, a free national research initiative from our friends at Veterans Talking to Veterans designed to support Veterans and transitioning Service Members as they prepare for civilian life.

While traditional transition assistance helps answer “What do I do next?”, VetEDGE focuses on another important question: “Who am I becoming next?”

This three-day online program focuses on the human side of military transition, helping participants recognize the strengths they developed through service and carry those strengths confidently into their next chapter.

📅 Upcoming online cohorts:
⭐ October 27–29
⭐ November 17–19

✅ FREE
💻 ONLINE
⏱️ THREE DAYS

Eligibility: Participants should be within 12 months of leaving the military or within 24 months after transitioning.

The September cohort is closed, but applications are currently being accepted for October and November.

👉 Learn more and apply: http://www.mentoragility.com/VetEDGE-Application or scan the flyer’s QR Code.

Help us share this opportunity with transitioning Service Members and Veterans across New York State!

09/03/2026

Job seekers exploring new career opportunities can attend the Saratoga Job Showcase, which will feature more than 50 employers representing construction, manufacturing, energy, finance, banking, technology and other industries. The showcase is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 10, at Emp...

09/03/2026

Join us for our 9/11 Day of Service on Saturday, September 12th.

To volunteer to help clean headstones, please sign up at the link https://carrytheload.org/patriot-day/ . Please bring your own sponges/brushes.

09/02/2026

Is there a Veteran or Service Member in your life who could use a few hours to just… breathe? 💙

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and for Veterans and Service Members, conversations around mental health, PTSD and su***de prevention matter deeply. Sometimes reaching out doesn’t have to mean having the perfect words. Sometimes it can simply mean, “Hey, want to go do this with me?”

This month, we’re offering a few FREE, three-hour Freedom Rein demos at the farm. No 8-week commitment. No expectations. Just come as you are, meet the herd and experience it.

And here’s the best part: you can come with them. For these special demos, a friend, spouse, family member, or support person can participate right alongside their Veteran or Service Member, completely free.

So share this with someone you love. Better yet, ask them to come with you. 💙🐴

Three hours. One experience. No expectations.

Message us or email Enzo at [email protected] to find a September date that works.

09/01/2026

Veterans Breakfast! Open to all who support the military and veterans!

TICKETS AT: saratoga.org/vbc-veterans-breakfast

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 from 8-9:15 AM
$45 Per Person, Register in advance
Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs
Garry R. White - Rear Admiral (Ret.) USN

This event features a keynote from Garry R. White, Rear Admiral (Ret.) USN. Admiral White is a TOPGUN graduate and nuclear-qualified carrier commander. Admiral White’s leadership roles included serving as Commanding Officer of the USS Arctic and the USS George Washington during his exemplary military career.

Thank you sponsors: Saratoga Wine Exchange, Mr. Electric of Queensbury, Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, Empire State University, Munter Enterprises, Capital Bank & Quick Response

09/01/2026

🇺🇸💜🩵 SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SU***DE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH

No Veteran, Service Member or Military Family should ever feel they have to face a crisis alone.

Throughout National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, the New York State Department of Veterans' Services continues joining partners and communities across New York and the nation in raising awareness, breaking down stigma and reminding All Who Served that help, hope and support are available.

If you or a Veteran you know is in crisis, dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255 to connect with the Veterans Crisis Line for confidential support.

💜 Check in on the Veterans and Service Members in your life.
🩵 Start the conversation.
💜 Know the signs.
🩵 Share the resources that can save a life.

👉 Learn more about Veteran su***de prevention resources available through DVS: https://veterans.ny.gov/veteran-su***de-prevention

🌐 Veterans Crisis Line: http://VeteransCrisisLine.net

You are not alone. Help is available. Please share this post to help raise awareness.

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08/31/2026

Today is the kickoff of ! This week, we will be highlighting upcoming events, ways to explore Saratoga NHP, and who makes it all possible.

Our celebration of our park story does not end with National Park Week. We have many exciting and educational events coming up in September! We will be hosting living history encampments, guiding tours, and delivering ranger programs.

September Events:
🗺️Saratoga Battlefield Guide Tour on September 5 at 9 a.m.
🚗History Caravan Battlefield Tours on September 12 and 26 at 9:30 a.m.
🌠 Night Sky Over the Neilson Farm Ranger Program on September 12 at 8:15 p.m. (Open House from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
⛺ September Encampment on September 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and September 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
🚶‍♂️‍➡️Freeman's Farm Walking Tour on September 19 at 2 p.m.
🪦Stories in Stone: the "Tablets" of Saratoga Battlefield on September 26 at 1 p.m.

These events are free and do not require reservations! For more information and to learn about other upcoming programs, check out our special events page. go.nps.gov/saraevents

Happy !



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08/31/2026

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