Perpetual Partnership: Auburn University, U.S. military are forever connected | PR Newswire [Video]

, /PRNewswire/ — From its early years to today’s research benefiting service men and women, Auburn University remains a strong supporter of our nation’s military.

When it was known as East Alabama Male College, Auburn taught military tactics, and students wore grey woolen-uniforms and marched to class in companies. These days, the uniform-clad students undergoing military training are part of one of the three Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs.

For those students who already served their country, the Veterans Resource Center can help them navigate the return to civilian life and complete their college education. Because of the work of VRC staff and others, Auburn has consistently earned the Military Friendly^® School designation from G.I. Jobs magazine.

Equipment support

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering collaborates with the military in a number of research areas. In January, the university announced the largest research contract in its historywas awarded to the college to help the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation and Missile Center boost its …