Meet Caleb Wiener
Hometown: Chippewa Falls
Year: Junior
Major: Health and Human Performance
Caleb Wiener enlisted in the US. Marine Reserves after graduating from high school in 2023 and enrolled in the Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class. The program allows undergraduate college students to prepare to be commissioned as officers in the Marine Corps after graduation. Wiener says his USMC training has helped him gain confidence, learn skills and decide what he wants to do in the future.
“I had a passion for wanting to help people,” Wiener said. “The Marines offered a space to do that and use my skills.”
In addition to his studies and officer training, Wiener serves as chief justice of the UWRF Student Government Association and volunteers with the River Falls Fire Department. He is the first in his family to go to college. After graduation, Wiener will serve as an active-duty Marine Corps officer and plans to work as a civilian firefighter after he leaves the service.
Wiener believes Veterans Day is a good reminder to regularly check in with those you know who have served or are currently serving.
“Every day is a good day to make sure that people are doing OK,” Wiener said.
Read Christy and Robin's stories. Learn more about Veterans Services at UW-River Falls.
Veteran Services
Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
