Veterans at Yale School of Nursing: Staff, Students, Faculty, and Alumni Reflect on Military Service
November 8, 2024
On November 11, 2024, veterans Laura Manzo ’28 PhD, Craig Manbauman ’25 MSN, and Emma Sardina ’27 MSN will share their nursing and healthcare experiences while serving in the military at a school-wide event, continuing a YSN tradition of veterans telling their stories.
YSN’s strong relationship with the veteran community encompasses students working at the Annual Stand Down event at Veterans Affairs (VA) in West Haven, conducting significant research while collaborating with the VA, and a vibrant constellation of faculty, students, staff, and alumni who have served honorably.

March 5, 2026
A U.S. Special Operations Command major who saved a comrade from being dragged away by enemy fighters in Afghanistan in 2012 has been authorized by the U.S. House and Senate to receive the nation’s highest combat valor award. A bill that would authorize the president to award the Medal of Honor to Maj. Nicholas Dockery received unanimous approval in the Senate Tuesday night after Sen Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, brought it up for a vote along with bills to award two other Medals of Honor.... Read more here

