UMA supports military and veterans with a full time Director in addition to the School Certifying Official. This single point of contact can help navigate student veterans' transition into higher education. Building personal relationships between UMA and veterans is a significant factor in retention and success. UMA has designated physical space on both the Augusta and Bangor campus; it is prime real estate, central to all foot traffic, and provides a safe space for military/veterans to build comradery on university grounds. The sense of community is felt by our military/veterans as well as the faculty/staff that support them.