Professor of Military Science

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Thursday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Lieutenant Colonel Steven A. Veves

LTC Steven A. Veves graduated in 2002 from Norwich University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. While at Norwich he enrolled in the Army ROTC Program, and was commissioned as an Infantry Officer in the Active Army.

Upon Commissioning LTC Veves served as a Rifle Platoon Leader (A CO), Headquarters and Headquarters Company Executive Officer, and Battalion S4 with 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) with deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom I and IV. After graduating from the Maneuver Captains Career Course in 2007 LTC Veves reported to Fort Riley KS where he served as the Chief of Training for 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. LTC Veves later commanded Bravo Company, 1 st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division with a deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 08-09. Upon completion of command LTC Veves served as an Assistant Professor of Military Science at Norwich University from 2010-2012. LTC Veves deployed to Iraq in 2012 serving as a combat advisor to the Iraqi Ministry of Defense while assigned to the Office of Security Cooperation – Iraq. In 2013 LTC Veves attended the Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS. After completion of CGSC LTC Veves reported back to Fort Riley, KS where he served as the Battalion Operations and Executive Officer for 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division and Brigade Operations Officer for 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division with a deployment in support of Operation Spartan Shield (OSS).

Upon return from OSS LTC Veves reported to Fort Irwin, CA serving as a Battalion Staff Senior Trainer (OC/T) for Panther Team and the Brigade S3 Senior Trainer (OC/T) for Bronco Team. After 18 rotations LTC Veves reported to Futures and Concepts Center, Army Futures Command, Fort Eustis, VA where he served as the Executive Officer for both the Director and Deputy Director. He currently serves as the Professor of Military Science for the University of Maine, Orono.

His awards include the Bronze Star Medal (1OLC), the Defense Meritorious Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (1SLC), the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal (2OLC), the Iraqi Campaign Medal (4 Campaign Stars), the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Expert Infantryman Badge. He is a graduated of the United States Army Ranger School, Airborne School and Air Assault School. He currently holds a Bachelors in Criminal Justice from Norwich University and Masters in Diplomacy from Norwich University.

He is married to the former Jessie Falconi and have two children. They currently reside in Hampden, ME.