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Nicole Maida
Nicole accumulated 15 hours of community college while still in high school and she is now
going into her fourth year at the University of Central Oklahoma. Her GPA is an impressive
3.86. After this year, she intends to pursue a Master’s degree with a focus in Cardiac and Stroke
Rehabilitation Specialization.

Nicole has been very active in her community. She has participated in Girl Scouts, church
activities and was awarded a varsity letter in golf. While in college, she has been on the honor
roll at OCU all three years of her enrollment.

Teagan Whiteside
Teagan is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. She wants to combine her love for the
theater and mechanical engineering. She is fascinated with how the stage in constructed and
operated. Among many other activities, she has been the technical director for every play that
her school produced for the last three years. While in high school, she has maintained a GPA
of 4.39 (weighted average).

In additions to the Drama Club, Teegan has been active in the International Thespian Society,
the High School Marching Band and she has been in the Girl Scouts since kindergarten. She
was awarded the United States President’s Award for Educational Excellence in recognition of
outstanding excellence in 2021, as well as a number of other academic awards.

Congratulations to these scholarship recipients. You are an inspiration
to all and NERA wishes you continued success. NERA and USAA are

honored to be part of your educational journey.

Letters to NERA continued from page 11

Just read the Chief’s article, and he nailed TRICARE, I would have experienced a lot of out-of-
it 100%. My experience in life ran a parallel with his. pocket expenses for meds and surgeries for both my wife
Active duty then working and thinking about capital- and myself. I contribute most of my retirement benefits
izing on my naval time. I joined the Naval Reserve five to the action of NERA’s foresight at laying the ground
years after discharge. Took a bust to third class petty work for my benefit package.
officer, but got my second class back within the year.
Put a total of 26 years in active and reserve. Now I have John H. Becker QMC retired.
both Medicare and TRICARE for life. Without the NERA Life Member

The only thing necessary for the triumph of

evil is for good men to do nothing.

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