Texas A&M has a storied military past. Its Corps of Cadets was founded in 1876. Thousands of its graduates have served in the armed forces; eight have received the Medal of Honor.

Men and women still flock to join the “Corps” — and that includes veterans. So many, in fact, that the university established “Delta Company,” a unit of students composed solely of combat veterans. Many hope to get a degree and a commission and an opportunity to serve their country again.