Research Area: United States Navy

US Navy Veteran , Stationed on Harry S Truman CVN 75 , in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent resolve in the fifth fleet, based in Norfolk VA

I met my wife Brenna, while serving on USS Nimitz in 2022, as she was passing through to get to her own assignment, USS Shoup. She charmed me with her stories of undergraduate days at UW–Madison, so I decided to become a Badger too! I am studying for a Masters in Electrical and Computer Engineering and she is …

My name is Jacob Hilgendorf and I am in my second semester at UW–Madison. Before coming here, I was a Mass Communication Specialist in the Navy for five years, serving most of that time aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. When I am not in classes I enjoy running, hunting, and golfing – pretty much anything …

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 …

Born and raised in Madison, I joined the Navy while in high school and returned home after serving as QM2 aboard USS Coontz – DDG 40, from 1974 to 1979. I sailed the North Atlantic with NATO forces and the Mediterranean Sea interdicting the Russian Navy. I crossed the Arctic Circle to earn my Bluenose. In the …

Served overseas in Japan for 8 years traveling most of Asia on deployment. Currently stationed in Virginia and recently completed a 9 month deployment in the Red Sea.

I was stationed on the USS Nimitz, homeported in Bremerton, WA, as an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Equipment. I worked as a steam catapult operator/maintainer, having deployed 2020-2021 and 2022-2023. I went to Monona Grove HS, and I’m back in Madison now studying BSE. I’m involved in ASABE, Red Cross Club, and I work as a …

Hi, I was part of VFA 94 and did 2 deployments aboard the Nimitz. I’ve been at UW for a semester now and so far really like it. I like building vintage race cars and bikes and I’m pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. .

Retired Navy Electronics Technician Chief. Served in Sicily, Hawaii, California, Maine, Illinois. Completed two deployments to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm and Enduring Freedom. Served during the Liberation of Kuwait. Pre-commissioned and served onboard an Aegis Class Destroyer (Women were disqualified in combat when I joined in 1984). Trained Coast Guard Cutter crew …

I spent 8.5 years in the Navy as a Machinest’s Mate (Nuclear), performing water chemistry and radiation monitoring on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower out of Norfolk, VA. I love to travel and visit parks, and my goal since moving back to WI is to visit every state park we have! I’m honored to have …