Veterans Success in the Media

military friendly school and military friendly spouse school gold badges displayed over a muted image of a student-veteran standing before an american flag

VIQTORY Recognizes VSC with Gold Status

April 6, 2026 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Gold-level Military Friendly recognition from VIQTORY highlights Citrus College's continued commitment to student-veterans and military families through counseling, resources and the Veterans Success Center.

saluting our veterans honorees and campus representatives pose in front of a patriotic stage with flags during an outdoor recognition event

20 Years of Saluting Our Veterans

December 9, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Marking two decades of gratitude, the Saluting Our Veterans celebration brought Citrus College and APU together to honor student, employee and community veterans through music, ceremony and recognition.

Hector Pimienta Jr. on campus woth the ED Building in the background

From Marine Corps to Citrus College

September 11, 2025 | By Steven Bluitt Flowers, Guest Columnist

With guidance from Citrus College’s Veterans Success Center, Marine veteran Hector Pimienta Jr. pursues his degree and future teaching career.

veterans success center staff stand in front of military service flags at citrus college

Veterans Center Earns National Nod

May 1, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

For two decades, Citrus College's Veterans Success Center has helped student-veterans and their families find support, connection and a path from military service to college success.

two veterans hold certificates of recognition while a speaker addresses attendees at a saluting our veterans event

Service Stories Mark Veterans Ceremony

December 4, 2024 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Citrus College and Azusa Pacific University honored local military heroes during the 19th annual Saluting Our Veterans ceremony, recognizing service, campus contributions and student-veteran journeys.

veterans success center staff pose with citrus college mascot, hootie, during a citrus college veterans event

Military Times Recognizes Citrus Support

December 4, 2024 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

A national "Best for Vets" ranking placed Citrus College among leading colleges for military-connected students, reflecting strong support, outcomes and campus culture.

group of students and staff standing in the veterans success center near military service flags

VSC Guides Veterans Beyond the Classroom

November 1, 2024 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

With counseling, campus resources and a welcoming place to recharge, the Veterans Success Center helps student-veterans move from military service to college success.

two veteran honorees stand in front of american, california and military service flags during the saluting our veterans ceremony

Annual Event Honors Military Service

December 1, 2023 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Local veterans were celebrated during the 18th annual Saluting Our Veterans ceremony, where Citrus College and APU recognized honorees from both campuses.

veterans success center team members posing together outdoors in front of a campus wall

Gold Status Honors Veteran Commitment

April 14, 2023 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

National recognition once again highlights Citrus College's commitment to student veterans, with the college earning Military Friendly School status for the 13th consecutive year.

Jixiang Bian stands outside the Veterans Success Center beneath military branch emblems

Citrus College Honored for Vet Support

March 16, 2022 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

With 12 years of Military Friendly honors, Citrus College proudly supports veterans in their transition to academic and career success.