SIUE is located within 30 minutes of Scott Air Fore Base. Due to this proximity and the proximity of Reserve and National Guard locations SIUE has a long history of serving military service members and veterans. SIUE offers easy access to professional and cultural opportunities in Metropolitan St. Louis, located just 25 minutes from the campus. SIUE offers the Military and Veteran Resource Center for the military-connected. The office is centrally located and provides bene t assistance, television, computers, free printing, coffee, games, social lounge, and a television.