“After that, I knew I wanted to study physics, and I wanted to attend Walters State.” “For veterans, Walters State is a great transition,” Talley said. While at Walters State, Talley himself became a mentor to other veterans and younger students. Talley helped organize the first Student Veterans Association at Walters State and was chosen to be the chapter’s first president. For more information on using veterans’ educational benefits at Walters State, contact Terry Harris, coordinator of veterans services, at 423-585-6896 or Terry.Harris@ws.edu.