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USAFA, Veterans, and Contemplation: Naropa Blog Post
USAFA, Veterans, and Contemplation: Naropa Blog Post

Two U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) cadets have attended the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association’s (RMPA) annual convention for three years in a row, presenting on what they have studied and learned from interactions with Naropa University. Why they are presenting started when I was introduced, by Naropa psychology professor Peter Grossenbacher, to Michelle Butler a behavioral sciences professor at the academy. The introduction was after the inaugural Veterans Day event I hosted at Naropa in 2015.

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VeteranDennis Kerrveterans, USAFA, NAROPA
Oath of Service
Oath of Service

Today I did an Oath of Service for the third time in my life. It’s fascinating to reflect on the differences of how each of them felt. The first time was when I enlisted to serve my country as a U.S. Army Musician. The second time was as an AmeriCorps VISTA in 2016 serving at Naropa University to start building Veteran services (outside of a VA certifying official for veteran benefits). This third time was again with AmeriCorps at the same location.

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Veteran, Book, YogaDennis KerrNaropa Universityveteran, naropa university, veterans, service, oath, musician, yogi, yogaComment