Military and Veterans Programs
The mission of the Military and Veterans Programs (MVP) at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is to advance the health and wellbeing of our nation’s service members, veterans and their families through innovations in research, education, and community engagement.

Retired Colonel Carl Castro served 33 years in the U.S. Army. He is a world-renowned military researcher, specializing in the health and wellbeing of service members, veterans and their families, as well service members' transition from military to civilian life.

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