Veterans
October 20, 2025
A force in military medicine
Blending her devotion to serving for critical care patients with her passion for the military, Elizabeth Bridges makes a global impact.
July 31, 2025
Honored in Alaska
Alaskan-born U.S. marine Archie Van Winkle received the armed forces' highest military decoration in 1951.
June 18, 2025
Serving in science
From the Navy to the UW, Kristin Bennett's journey has sparked innovations in studying brain injury and research accessibility.
June 16, 2025
More than an honorable man
Twenty years ago, we lost Robert Edward Galer, a Seattle native who earned a UW degree in commercial engineering—and received the Medal of Honor in World War II.
October 28, 2024
Distinguished veteran
The highly decorated veteran, surgeon and professor considers the DAVA among his greatest achievements.
October 30, 2023
Community servant
According to Dr. John Hess, this year's Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award (DAVA) recipient, service is a way of life.
October 24, 2023
Insights from a UWT alum
After serving in the Army, Joe Davis saw college as a pathway to a career in public service.
June 25, 2023
Honoring our veterans
Stories of members of the UW community who have served in the armed forces.