The University of Connecticut opened a new Veterans Center Monday at the Avery Point campus. In front from left to right, David Kurokawa and Joseph Coney, two students who are veterans, former Congressman Rob Simmons, Jay Jennett, a current student and veteran, and U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District. In back, partially hidden, Jack Srimakut, a current student and veteran, and Michael Alfultis, the campus director and a retired Coast Guard captain.
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