Gavin Steel '19, Second Lieutenant in the Army National Guard, delivered VWU's annual Veterans Day Ceremony keynote speech.
While attending VWU, Gavin stayed active on campus serving as the commander of the ROTC Marlin Company; president of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee; a member of the President's Council; a Peer Advisor; a Student Ambassador; a Resident Assistant; and captain of the men's cross country and track and field team.
Gavin was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army through the ROTC Marlin Company. He went on to graduate from Basic Combat Training, Air Assault School, Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course, and Ranger School. He currently serves as a platoon leader for the Virginia Army National Guard and will soon deploy overseas. He's also an eighth-grade science teacher and is pursuing a master's degree in school counseling—in addition to his favorite role, being a father.
Read more about Gavin and the Veteran's Day Ceremony HERE.
