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Wilson Lester (right) academic advisor for Central Carolina Community College's Veterans Upward Bound program talks with (from left) former Army Specialist Angela Letendre and her husband, Army Communications Specialist Sgt. Adam Letendre, with son, Andrew, of Harnett County, at the college's July 10 Veterans Upward Bound Appreciation Day. The day was a fun, family-friendly event at the Lee County Campus for veterans, as well as an opportunity for them to learn more about the services the program offers. Angela Letendre said VUB helped her start her college education. Now, she plans to enter the college's Associate Degree Nursing program in the fall. For more information about Central Carolina Community College's Veterans Upward Bound program, call 919-718-7463 or email veteransub@cccc.edu. Information is also available at www.cccc.edu/vub/.

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Michael Lanning (right), retired Air Force Gulf War veteran, now serves as the Junior Vice Commander/Chapter Service Office for the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 74, in Erwin. He and his wife, Imelda Lanning (left), took part in Central Carolina Community College's July 10 Veterans Upward Bound Appreciation Day. Also at the event was Vietnam War veteran James Douglas (back, right), of Sanford, speaking with VUB Academic Advisor Wilson Lester (back left). The Appreciation Day was a family-friendly event for veterans either enrolled in or interested in learning about the services provided by VUB. For more information about Central Carolina Community College's Veterans Upward Bound program, call 919-718-7463 or email veteransub@cccc.edu. Information is also available at www.cccc.edu/vub/.

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Former Army Human Resources specialist James Gott (second from left), of Carolina Trace, was among the veterans at Central Carolina Community College's Veterans Upward Bound Appreciation Day July 10 at the Lee County Campus. With the assistance of VUB advisors, he enrolled in an Associate in Arts program with the goal of transferring to a university for a degree in industrial design or architecture. VUB advisors ready to talk with veterans were (from left) VA Counselor Tracy Gross, VUB Academic Advisor Wilson Lester, NC VetsCorps member/VUB advisor Bob Immormino, and VUB Academic Advisor Aaron Mabe. The Appreciation Day was a family-friendly event for veterans either enrolled in or interested in learning about the services provided by VUB. For more information about Central Carolina Community College's Veterans Upward Bound program, call 919-718-7463 or email veteransub@cccc.edu. Information is also available at www.cccc.edu/vub/.

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Former Army Sgt. Isaac Phillips (left) of Chapel Hill, with his wife, Andrea Phillips, was among the veterans attending Central Carolina Community College's July 10 Veterans Upward Bound Appreciation Day at the Lee County Campus. Phillips served in Operation Enduring Freedom and other operations. With the assistance of VUB, he has enrolled and is now working on an Associate in Science degree. The Appreciation Day was a family-friendly event for veterans either enrolled in or interested in learning about the services provided by VUB. For more information about Central Carolina Community College's Veterans Upward Bound program, call 919-718-7463 or email veteransub@cccc.edu. Information is also available at www.cccc.edu/vub/.