Allison Justice is a doctoral student in the Florida State University Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences and an assistant professor in the FSU School of Physician Assistant Practice whose career is built on a foundation of service to others. Long before guiding future clinicians or pursuing her doctorate at FSU, Justice served her country as a flight medic with the Florida Army National Guard, completing two deployments to Iraq in OIF 06-08 and OND 2011. Her military background forged a deep resilience and a mission-first mindset she carries into both her doctoral studies and her civilian career. 

This veteran spirit anchors her roles in education, clinical practice and advocacy. In the classroom, she shapes the next generation of medical professionals as an assistant professor, a responsibility that pairs with her leadership as president-elect of the Florida Academy of PAs. She also serves as the founding faculty adviser for the HOME (Homeless Outreach Medicine and Education) Street Medicine Program, managing the logistics and performing outreach that allow FSU students to support essential healthcare in Tallahassee’s encampments. Across all these responsibilities, she connects tactical military medicine, advanced instructional design and hands-on community advocacy.

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When the Student Veterans Center (SVC) opened its doors 12 years ago, Director Billy Francis envisioned Florida State University becoming the most veteran-friendly and empowering campus in the country.

Fast forward to today, and the SVC has established itself and the veteran community as an integral part of FSU, with more than 20,000 military-connected students served and counting.

This past weekend, FSU held its annual Military Appreciation Football Game. Student veterans were recognized on the field, photos of veterans were shared on the video boards during the game and three paratroopers from MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa descended onto the field before the game.

“The special energy the Military Appreciation Game generates really encapsulates the positive vibe Florida State aims for in its support of veterans and military students,” Francis said. “FSU Athletics does such a great job making veterans feel connected to and even a special part of the university community.”

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