OSU recognizes students honored with military awards

Student Veteran Success.

“I felt very honored,” Cook said.

Anna Cook, Connor Garrett and alumna Lexi Littlefield are Oklahoma State University students who have been honored with military awards that proudly recognize the work and dedication each has brought to their country.

Cook, a senior at OSU, is majoring in aviation management, aviation remediation management and a minor in aviation security. Cook is also the president of the American Association of Airport Executives OSU chapter and works for the Office of Military and

“I was completely surprised, I was surprised that somebody noticed because I felt like, even though I did have to step up, at the end of the day, I was just doing my job. Oklahoma State has a really good job of supporting its veterans. It’s a super, super, super valuable resource for students because this office is here and it’s a really great way to build community.”

Anna Cook was awarded the Thunderbird Chapter Soldier of the Year Award for going above and beyond in their field.

Connor Garrett, who is also a senior at OSU as well as a wildlife management major, was a senior airman in the 137th Special Operations Support Unit and was awarded the 2022 Arrowhead Award. The Arrowhead Award recognizes outstanding airmen who are a part of the 137th unit. Garrett works on campus with the Office of Military and Student Veteran Success as director of outreach and marketing and is also a member of the rugby team as well.

“To me, it’s the pat on the back,” Garrett said. “I feel like I’ve finally earned it when I got it, and I was all cheesy about it and big smiles, everything else. I don’t think any one thing in my life is more important than the other. I don’t regret any of it and would do it again.”

“The moment Connor found the center, he has had an impact on other student veterans’ lives,” Gunnery Sgt. Rivera said. “I can see how this would carry over into his military career and how he would be recognized for it as such.” Lexi Littlefield graduated back in 2022, majoring in business administration. She was also nominated by Command Chief Master Sgt. Maurice L. Williams of the Air National Guard for Outstanding Performance at the 138th Fighter Wing. Littlefield is currently on deployment and could not be reached for comment.

The Office of Transfer and Student Veteran Success can be found at 061 in the Student Union. news.ed@ocolly.com