Alumni Spotlight: Military Appreciation Month

Published on June 8, 2022

May is Military Appreciation Month, and we would like to recognize and honor our NEC Alumni U.S. Service Members.

Several of our alumni share how NEC shaped their journey and impacted their time serving in the U.S. military. Read their stories below!

Civil Affairs Officer & Major
Obadiah Baker '06
United States Army Reserves
Major: Jazz Studies

Read more about Obadiah

Master Sergeant
Anthony Balester '11 MM
United States Air Force
Major: Saxophone Performance

Read more about Anthony

Musician First Class/E6
Chris DeChiara '99 MM
United States Navy
Major: Percussion Performance

Read more about Chris

Master Sergeant
Christian Eberle '88
United States Army
Major: Bassoon Performance

Read more about Christian

Musician Second Class/E-5
Seville Jenkins '14 GD
United State Navy
Major: Trombone Performance

Read more about Seville

Captain
Brian O. Walden '02 MM
United States Navy
Major: Wind Ensemble Conducting

Read more about Brian

 

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The NEC community wants to hear about how your NEC experience has shaped your journey. Fill out the linked form below to share your story and a member of the NEC Engagement Team will connect with you. Your story will be published on the NEC website and on the alumni social media channels as well as emailed to the NEC alumni network.