This Veterans Day, as we honor and remember the men and women who have selflessly served their country, we recognize members of the OU Law community who have also chosen the path of military service. Below are some of our students, faculty and staff who have served.
To all military members within our OU Law community – we thank you for your service.
David Swank, Dean Emeritus
Major, U.S. Army
Drew Kershen, Professor Emeritus, Earl Sneed Centennial Professor of Law Emeritus
U.S. Army, Specialist E-5, Legal Clerk, Ft. Benning, GA from February 1969 through December 1970. Two-year draftee; I received a one-month early release so that I could begin teaching at the OU College of Law in January 1971.
Zachary Schmook, Assistant Professor of Legal Research and Writing
Captain, U.S. Army
Colonel, U.S. Army (retired)
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force Reserve JAG Corps
12th Air Force Headquarters, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona
Pictured with Captain Matt Zellner (’12)
Served as a Judge Advocate in the Active Duty Air Force from October 1989 - March 2003.
Staff Sergeant, Command Post Controller, U.S. Air Force
Gunnery Sergeant (Retired), U.S. Marine Corps
Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy
U.S. Marine Corps
Specialist, U.S. Army 45th Infantry Division 1st 279th Battalion
Served as an Officer in the Marine Corps from 2015-2019. Current rank is Captain.
Sergeant, U.S. Army
Photo taken in Afghanistan 2011; Sgt. San Martin is on the lower right.
Captain, U.S. Air Force
Individuals listed in this post submitted their name and military rank to the OU Law communications team for publication. This list may not include all members of the OU Law community who served in the U.S. military.
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