People Type: Badger Veteran Photo Project

Choquette, Matt

Commander Choquette graduated from Lehigh University in 1998 earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Economics. After earning his Naval Flight Officer wings in Pensacola, Florida in 2001, he reported to the Fleet Replacement Squadron, VAQ-129, for training as an Electronic Countermeasures Officer (ECMO) in the EA-6B Prowler. He has accumulated over 2500 …

Creuziger, Charles

Charles (Chuck) Ellwood Creuziger served his country for over 20 years, starting with ROTC at UW–Madison in the 1940s, joining the army in 1944, and then 20+ years of service in the Army reserves. He was stationed in a variety of locations including the Philippines, New Caledonia and Japan. Chuck completed his BS in Agriculture in 1944 at UW–Madison. He was married for over 50 …

Crook, Barry

After graduating from UW–Madison with a degree in Atmospheric Science in 1992, I commissioned as an officer in the US Air Force through the AFROTC program.  I served in various operational weather and staff assignments at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota, Offutt AFB, Nebraska, Heidelberg, Germany, and Langley AFB, Virginia.  I deployed …

Davis, Bill

I served in the Marine Corps from 2013 to 2018. In that time, I deployed with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Makin Island. Currently, I am studying Biological Systems Engineering and will graduate in May.

Dean, Jessica

Jessica Dean was born in Slinger, WI in 1988. After graduating high school, she attended the University of Wisconsin-Washington County where she worked on her general education requirements. In 2008, she enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served five years on Active Duty where she achieved the rank of Corporal. Her primary duty …

Dopke, Jason

Hi my name is Jason, I’m 25 and I spent 5 years in the Marine Corps repairing telecommunications equipment in California and North Carolina. I’m currently a student here at UW–Madison studying Data Science and Economics. When I’m not studying I’m usually working out, reading, skiing, or spending time with friends. My goal with my …

Dugan, Sean

Originally from Wisconsin, Sean served six years in the Air Force. Much of his time in the military included working abroad to support nuclear command, control, and communication enterprises. Sean is a law student at the University of Wisconsin Law School. Before pursuing a law degree, he earned a B.A. degree from Columbia University.

Escobedo, Stephanie

Stephanie Escobedo grew up in Wisconsin and served in the U.S. Navy, stationed on the DDG 144 – USS Ralph Johnson in Washington state. Now a second-year PMBA student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, she is an active member of UW’s Veteran Club, passionate about connecting with fellow veterans on campus. With a background in …

Evert, Herb

I enlisted in the Coast Guard as a high school junior and went on active duty upon graduation, serving aboard the USCG Cutter “Mesquite”, an icebreaker/buoy tender ported in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, as a Quartermaster (navigator/helmsman). Afterward I attended UW-Milwaukee, receiving my BS degree in 1963, Evangelical Theological Seminary in Naperville, IL, receiving my M. Div. …

Falk, Logan

Logan has served as an infantry team leader with the Colorado and Wisconsin Army National Guards. He earned his MBA from UW–Madison in 2021 and currently works as a Vice President and Regional Banking Manager at Charles Schwab Bank. In his free time, Logan enjoys snowboarding, hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and volunteering as a member …