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SOCOM Affiliation

JIU takes enormous pride in being one of just four universities chosen to participate in Operation Enlightened Warrior, a comprehensive education and training program tailored to needs of the military and civilian members of the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM). Learn more about this exciting program or visit www.socom.mil for general information. We salute all members of the armed forces and their families by offering tuition scholarships and other benefits so they can pursue a degree at JIU. See what JIU can do for you.

VADM Eric Olson, Deputy Commander of USSOCOM and Chancellor Glenn R. Jones
(left to right) CMSgt Arnie Lamb; BG Paulette Risher; Mr. Stephen Shank; Dr. Robert Mendenhall; Glenn Jones; Mr. Bart Levitt; CMSgt Robert Martens; VADM Eric Olson