STUDENT VETERAN

Heather Ambute

Heather Ambute, a former Marine, is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science at EWU. Heather grew up in Lakewood, Washington. She spent thirteen years stationed in heavy deploying units at MCAS Miramar and Camp Pendleton in Southern California. Heather is married and has two daughters, ages nine and five. Education … [ more ]

ALUMNI VETERAN PROFILE

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Jerry Mellick '67 received his BA in Business Administration. He was a Distinguished Military Graduate from the Military Science Department, and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Transportation Corps. Jerry flew Huey helicopters or worked in aviation procurement most of his military career. Jerry served both in Vietnam in 1970 as a … [ more ]

BOOTS TO SUITS

Drew Peneton | Boots to Suits

Drew Peneton '08, has a Bachelor's in Finance and is a second-generation EWU graduate. Drew is a combat veteran of both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom II. Now a resident of Phoenix, Arizona, he is active on the EWU Alumni Association Board of Directors, and runs an organization that is helping educate … [ more ]