Kuhlman Recognized in Honor of Indian Heritage Month

Jonathan Kuhlman, U.S. Air Force Veteran and student at Colorado State

University, was highlighted by Student Veterans of America in honor of

Native American Heritage Month.

Kuhlman serves as Vice President of the Colorado State University Student

Veteran Organization as well the Deputy Director of Community Affairs for

Student Government at Colorado State University. He is pursuing aBachelor

of Science in Soil and Crops with an anticipated graduation date of May

2016. Upon graduating, he intends to pursue his Juris Doctor degree in

Environmental Law.

“I have tremendous pride in my heritage and it has given me the strength and

motivation in continuing education to protect our Mother Nature,” Kuhlman

said.

Kuhlman is among more than 20,000 American Indians who are contributing

to our total military force. The Department of Defense reports that American

Indians make up the highest percentage of service per capita compared to

other ethnic groups.

Kuhlman is the son of Janet Kuhlman. He was raised in Clarksville, Tenn.,

right outside of Ft. Campbell Army base. Prior to moving to Colorado, he

was stationed with the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base in

Missouri.

Kuhlman is the grandson of Annie Ruth Jacobs from the Prospect

community. He is the great-grandson of John West Jacobs and Margarette

Oxendine.

Kuhlman attended Purnell Swett High School from 2006 to 2008.