Jun 1, 2026
From Soldier to Fire Captain to NC State Graduate, Scott Rietvelt Completes a Lifelong Goal
Scott Rietvelt first came to NC State in 2003 as a political science major. A year later, his path changed. In 2004, he enlisted in the U.S. Army as a cavalry scout and served on active duty until 2009. When he returned to NC State that fall, he quickly realized he was not yet prepared…