The Stripes Within Campain Logo for the Collegiate Veterans Success Center

Veterans are everywhere at the University of Florida


We encounter, interact, and engage with members of the Veteran community on a regular basis.

The Stripes Within Campaign seeks to celebrate military students, staff, and faculty who strengthen the fabric of UF.



Portrait of Bobbie Meza

Bobbie Meza

US Navy

Portrait of Carrie Lee

Carrie Lee

US Army

Portrait of Cyara Meza

Cyara Meza

US Marine Corps

Portrait of Dillon Perkins

Dillon Perkins

US Marine Corps


Portrait of Fernando Oliva

Fernando Oliva

US Marine Corps

Portrait of Frank Heizmann

Frank Heizmann

US Marine Corps

Portrait of Virginia "Frenchie" Bisiaux

Frenchie Bisiaux

US Army

Portrait of Marcus Foster

Marcus Foster

US Marine Corps



Past Stories


The Stripes Within is the UF Collegiate Veterans Success Center's annual Veteran's Day campaign. Browse the stories of veterans featured in the past below.

Past Stripes Within Stories


Join Our Efforts to Support Veterans


Together, we can make a difference in the lives of UF's student veterans, service members, and their families. Give a gift today to join us in fostering a supportive and empowering environment that helps them succeed.


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Rory Cawley

US Army

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Blake Downs

US Army Reserve

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Gene Galke

US Army & US Air Force Reserve

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Kaylynn Giron

US Navy

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Laura Kuzara

US Army

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Courtney Lark

US Marine Corps

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Daegan Lynch

US Marine Corps

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Hermon McCain

US Army

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Hannah Rogers

US Air Force

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