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title: "APU Global Champion for Military Veterans Recognized"
description: "APU Global is proud to announce that Dr. Blason Taon, Associate Director of Military and Veterans Support Services, was named a 2021 Champion of the Year in Higher Education for his service to military-connected students.As G.I. Jobs explains, most student veterans who excel in their post-military education will tell you they’ve had a lot of help along the way. Administrators, faculty, staff, and fellow students make a huge difference in whether a student veteran thrives or simply s"
url: "https://www.apuglobal.edu/post/l-a-pacific-champion-for-military-veterans-recognized"
author: "APU Global"
date: "2021-08-02"
category: "Faculty Perspectives"
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# APU Global Champion for Military Veterans Recognized

_APU Global is proud to announce that Dr. Blason Taon, Associate Director of Military and Veterans Support Services, was named a 2021 Champion of the Year in Higher Education for his service to military-connected students.As G.I. Jobs explains, most student veterans who excel in their post-military education will tell you they’ve had a lot of help along the way. Administrators, faculty, staff, and fellow students make a huge difference in whether a student veteran thrives or simply s_

**In short:** APU Global is proud to announce that Dr. Blason Taon, Associate Director of Military and Veterans Support Services, was named a 2021 Champion of the Year in Higher Education for his service to military-connected students.As G.I. Jobs explains, most student veterans who excel in their post-military education will tell you they’ve had a lot of help along the way. Administrators, faculty, staff, and fellow students make a huge difference in whether a student veteran thrives or simply s

APU Global is proud to announce that Dr. Blason Taon, Associate Director of [Military](/military) and Veterans Support Services, was named a 2021 Champion of the Year in Higher Education for his service to military-connected students.

As G.I. Jobs explains, most student [veterans](/military) who excel in their post-military education will tell you they’ve had a lot of help along the way. Administrators, faculty, staff, and fellow students make a huge difference in whether a student veteran thrives or simply survives in school.

G.I. Jobs created the Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education awards to recognize these key players in the success of student veterans.

At APU Global, Blason promotes a climate that values veterans and fosters a culture of trust and connectedness across the university. He is passionate about the well-being and success of veteran and military-connected students. Congratulations to Dr. Taon for this recognition of his efforts!

## Serving those who served

Military and veteran students bring discipline and real-world experience to their coursework, and a distinct set of logistical needs: benefit certification, deployment-friendly scheduling, credit for military training, and advisors who understand the paperwork. Recognition for this work reflects a sustained institutional commitment, not a single program.

## What military support looks like at APU Global

- Dedicated military and veteran advising from inquiry through graduation
- Yellow Ribbon participation and GI Bill® benefit certification support
- Credit evaluation for military training and prior learning
- Eight-week online terms that accommodate duty schedules and relocation

## Recognition that follows the work

APU Global has been repeatedly named among the nation's top Military Friendly® and Military Spouse Friendly® online schools, designations based on documented outcomes for student veterans, not self-reporting alone.

Review [military and veteran benefits](/military), see [military financial aid resources](/resources/military-financial-aid-resources), or [contact a military advisor](/contact) to review your benefits and transferable credit.

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