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This guide was created to connect military-affiliated and veteran students with research resources, and relevant Library and University services. It also provides research tips for exploring topics related to military and veterans' interests.

Student Veteran Profile: Jackson (Jay) Gray

This image was submitted and depicts TAMU-CC student veteran Jackson (Jay) Gray.Branch, Years Served, & Job in the Military:
US Army Reserve, 2015-2017, Infantryman

Service History:
I enlisted in the army infantry when I was 17 and was honorably discharged at 20 due to a knee and back injury sustained during a training exercise.

Deployments and/or Activations:
Global Response Force

Favorite Military Memory:
I spent most of the holidays away from home/family and spent my whole short career as a single soldier, but the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners I spent with my fellow soldiers are some of the best I ever had.

Current Degree Plans & Academic Goals:
I earned my undergraduate degree in philosophy with a minor in pre law at (TAMUCC class of '21). I'm currently pursuing a general MBA and applying to law schools for a JD program.