Captain Joe Newcomb, a graduate of Mountain State University's Master of Science/Physician Assistant program, is preparing for deployment.
From the deserts of the Middle East to the tundra of Alaska, from the open waters off the coast of Puerto Rico to 30,000 feet above the earth, Captain Newcomb has been using his medical training to make a difference in people's lives.
On Saturday, he will return to the Middle East after repeating the goodbyes that have become familiar to him during his military career. This time, though, Joe will leave behind his wife, Hoi Ling, his three year old daughter, Yukiko, and his one year old son, Noah.
Joe will be providing medical care to whoever needs it, including flight crews and pilots, as an Aeromedical Physician Assistant in a brigade that gives relief to battalions on leave. His brigade will work in both Iraq and Afghanstan.
For a year, he will miss milestones and smiles, while working hard to ensure that other families, like his, will be safely reunited.
Mountain State University is proud of those individuals like Joe who sacrifice to serve our country. On Veterans Day, and every day, we salute those who lead, serve, and sacrifice.
MSU participates in tuition assistance programs designed to help veterans as well as active duty military members complete their education.


