If you're a member of the military or a military dependent, you'll and a second family at Mason. The Office of Military Services includes staff from every branch of the armed forces, and they've all used military-related education bene ts. More than half of Mason's 190,000 alumni live and work in the Washington, D.C., area, providing graduates with a diverse and extensive professional network. We're a good match for the military for a variety of reasons, including: University based veteran organizations: If you're looking for people with similar experiences, you'll and friends here. Mason Veteran Patriots, the Military Law Society, and the Society of American Military Engineers will welcome you. Diverse community: Diversity is one of our core values; everyone is welcome here. Mason was recently named the most diverse university in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report.