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Blaze Smith paints part of a missile's vertical launching system as part of his duties aboard the USS Porter during a tour of the Mediterranean. Sailors must regularly clean off any new rust buildup and paint the ship's surfaces to protect them from the elements while at sea. Smith now brings his experience as an active-duty enlisted man and as a former client of the university's Veterans Education and Transition Services program to his role as director of VETS and ROTC and as an advocate for all military-connected students on campus.
Photo courtesy of Blaze Smith
Once a student who relied on the university's Veterans Education and Transition Services program to help make campus connections, Blaze Smith now leads the program and works to ensure the U of A remains one of the best universities for military service members.
