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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.

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Carl Castro, Director of Military and Veterans Programs

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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