Aggies Green Zone


A Green Zone is defined as a military zone designated as a “safe” place for military personnel.  Military and Veterans Programs created the Aggies Green Zone to help foster a safe and supportive environment where students feel welcomed and trusted during their transition from the military and throughout their educational journey.  The Aggies Green Zone training program aims to help faculty and staff understand the needs, experiences, and cultural issues affecting military and veteran students.  After completing the online training program (NMSU Training Central) and workshop training program (face-to-face, Teams, or Zoom), participants will receive a Certificate of Appreciation and an invitation to become our Green Zone Ally.

Green Zone Allies are sympathetic faculty and staff members whom students can reach out to for support and guidance.  Allies are not expected to be experts in military and veteran matters, but they can make a positive impact by lending a sympathetic ear and connecting students with appropriate resources.

Aggies Green Zone Allies are listed by name and contact information on the MVP website.  In recognition of being an Ally, you will receive an Aggies Green Zone sticker to display in your work area proudly.

Green Zone Allies are faculty and staff who:

  • Manage a classroom discussion around issues sensitive to military and veteran students
  • Recognize common indicators of post-deployment stress and, if necessary, refer them to appropriate support services (in and out of campus)

Resources:Aggies Green Zone Logo

Aggies Green Zone training program:

  1. Log in to myNMSU and click the "Employment Tools" tab
  2. Select the "Training Central" card
  3. Search for Aggies Green Zone Program in the Search icon (top-right)
  4. Click Launch to access the Aggies Green Zone Program
  5. Print the Do’s and Don’ts and Military and Veteran Support Services sheets (above)
  6. Once you have completed the online training program, MVP will contact you to schedule a time to attend the workshop training program (Topics include: Issues that affect military and veteran students at NMSU, services offered at MVP, and points of contact for MVP).  
  7. Invitation by email to become our Green Zone Ally
  8. Thank you for completing the Aggies Green Zone Program!