Contrary to expectation, an academic leftist advocates for students in the military, having observed these students' consistently excellent performance over 12 years of teaching philosophy and humanities. This excellence is attributed to the development of character and the acquisition of virtue, offering lessons for teachers and students alike. The author reminds fellow liberal academics of issues and responsibilities they may face regarding students in the military, and encourages greater responsiveness on the part of faculty and administration to returning veterans in the classroom.