Michael T. Miller

Hometown: Sayre​, PA

PSU Connection: Student

PSU Graduation Year: TBD

Degree Type: Bachelors and Masters

Major of Study: Organizational Leadership, intend to Minor in Entrepreneurship

Memorable moment in your Penn State career: The staff at Penn State are wonderful, and always available to help out when it’s needed. Being an adult learner is difficult, and I am thankful for the support and resources Penn State provides for us. The technology, material, and experience are a lot different than what we had in the ’90s, but the professors and coaches make the transition possible. My experience has been great so far and I would certainly recommend Penn State to anyone who is hesitant to go back to school, I encourage you to do so. “We Are Penn State”!

Active Duty or Veteran: National Guard

Branch: Army

Rank: Sergeant

Rate/MOS: Allied Trades Specialist (91E20) & Automated Supply Specialist (92A20)

Where/when did you serve: Egypt 2007-2008, Kuwait 2012-2013

Awards: Army Achievement Medal (x4), Air Force Achievement Medal (1), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (1), National Defense Service Medal (1), Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (1), Global War On Terrorism Service Medal (1), Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (1), Army Service Ribbon (1), Overseas Service Ribbon (x2), Armed Forces Reserve Medal W/M Device (1), Multinational Force And Observers Medal (1)

What was your favorite military assignment/duty station and why? Egypt was my favorite deployment, it was the longest deployment in my military career. In our off time, we were able to experience a lot of cultural differences, from the people, music, and everyday life. While I was deployed my wife (Angela) had the opportunity to visit for 10 days, we explored the Great pyramids in Cairo, snorkeled in the Red Sea, went on a dinner cruise on the Nile River, and meet a wedding party that invited us to celebrate with them. It was an experience I will never forget.

Michael T. Miller, Army, joined the Army National Guard on July 1st, 2003, and served until June 2020, being medically retired. He is proud to have served our country and is thankful to his family for the love and support they had given him while deployed. Michael is also thankful to his brothers and sisters that served alongside him for his17 years of service. He is also grateful to the men and women that have served and continue to serve today.