Second Lieutenant Taylor Lawrence Class Year: 2020 Major: Mechanical Engineering Valdosta, Georgia Military Branch: U.S. Air Force Enlistment/Commission Date: 2020 Active Can you share your experience serving in the military? My experience in the military, though for a short while, has been amazing and eye opening. I currently serve as a Project Manager in the 23d Civil Engineering Squadron. During my time here, I have be exposed to many leadership and professional development opportunities that have allowed me to apply academic principles that I’ve learned at A&T to real world projects. While applying knowledge, I’ve also had the opportunity to receive wisdom from Senior NCOs, officers, retirees, and civilians that…

Kwanise Thompson Class Year: 2015 Major: Psychology Greensboro, N.C. Military Branch: U.S. Army  Enlistment/Commission Date: 2011 Retired in 2019 Can you share your experience serving in the military? I joined the military my freshman year of college, because I did not like the classroom environment, I was always a hands-on learner, and I was ready to work and make money, and everyone else around me was joining, and even though joining the military was never a plan of mine, it seemed like  feasible option at the time, So I signed up and was shipped out for basic training a day after my 18th birthday, and it was the hardest thing…

Sergeant Tres Savage, MS-ISTM Class Year: 2013 Major: Business Finance Northern Virginia Military Branch: U.S. Army Enlistment/Commission Date: 2016 Active Can you share your experience serving in the military? I am a Communications Sergeant that works with everything from satellites to radios. It’s important to remember how vital my job is which gives me motivation everyday. It has been a learning experience but nonetheless a very rewarding chapter of my life. What is a message you would like to share with your Aggie family, friends and relatives? Joining the military will have its ups and downs but if you have the desire to be apart of something much bigger than…

Major Candis Woods Class Year: 2007 Major: Chemical Engineering Stationed at Minot Air Force Base in Minot, ND Military Branch: U.S. Air Force Commission in 2007 Active Can you share your experience serving in the military? I commissioned in 2007 as an aircraft maintenance officer. My first assignment after graduation was at Nellis Air Force Base in North Las Vegas, NV. There I would meet two of my now best friends, work on various airframes, deploy in support of military operations twice. From there I went on to South Korea, Ohio, Texas, followed by another deployment, and now North Dakota. The Air Force has taken many many places, and I’ve…

Colonel LaCher Campbell Class Year: 1999 Major: Psychology Lives in Virginia and is currently attending the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA. Military Branch: U.S. Army Enlistment/Commission Date: 1999 Active Can you share your experience serving in the military? My experience has been rewarding and challenging. I’ve commanded at the company and battalion-level both states side and while deployed. I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the best Soldiers and civilians while continuing to serve our country. What is a message you would like to share with your Aggie family, friends and relatives? Thank you to my Aggie family, friends and relatives for instilling in me that…

Lieutenant Colonel Charles M. Coffin, Jr. Class Year: 1976 Major: Business Administration Greensboro, N.C. Military Branch: U.S. Air Force Enlistment/Commission Date: 1976 Retired in 1988 Can you share your experience serving in the military? Before I share a synopsis of my military service experience, please allow me to share the start of my Air Force story – My journey began on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University, when I reluctantly agreed to joined the AFROTC (Det. 605) program as a freshman because of the “strong urging” of my Dad and first cousin in Greensboro (Lt Col Andrew Johnson Jr. – a Tuskegee Airman Fighter Pilot in WWII, Korea…

Rev. Dr. Clarke McGriff Class Year: 1977 Major: Political Science Columbia, S.C. Military Branch: U.S. Army Enlistment/Commission Date: 1977 Retired in January 2011 Can you share your experience serving in the military? An ROTC Cadet at A&T, I was commissioned in December 1977. Enrolled in graduate school at Golden Gate Seminary in Mill Valley, CA in 1978, graduating with the Master of Divinity degree in 1980. Entered active duty as an Army Chaplain Captain in January 1981. For the next 30 years and 14 days, I served in an assortment of assignments around the world to include Kansas, Washington State, Texas, Georgia, New Jersey, Virginia, the Pentagon, Republic of Panama,…

Major General Hawthorne L. “Peet” Proctor Class Year: 1968 Major: Agriculture Business Clifton, VA Military Branch: U.S. Army Commissioned in 1968, Active Duty 1969 Retired in 2004 Can you share your experience serving in the military? Upon entering the Army, I attended basic officer schooling, then held 2 jobs in the USA before going to Vietnam.  Commanded at every level to include becoming the first black and 46th Quartermaster General of the Army. Serving was rewarding since I had no intentions of staying in the Army past my initial term of service.  At times there were challenges, but I was blessed to have mentors that assisted me in reaching senior…

Rebecca Redd-Jolly Class Year: 1980 Major: Psychology Durham, N.C. Military Branch: U.S. Army Enlistment/Commission Date: 1980 Retired in 1985 Can you share your experience serving in the military? My service to this country was a lesson in leadership.  As a military officer, you are taught to lead.  Being a black female officer was sometimes an isolating situation.  I was representing my family, and a proud graduate of the #1 HBCU.  It help form the person I am today. What is a message you would like to share with your Aggie family, friends and relatives? Always believe in your gifts Favorite Quote: Leadership is found in the action to defeat that…

Colonel Harold Springs Class Year: 1983 Major: Industrial Technology Fort Washington, Maryland Military Branch: U.S. Air Force Enlistment/Commission Date: 1983 Retired in 2009 Can you share your experience serving in the military? I served primarily as an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Maintenance Officer and spent a total of 11 winters in North Dakota.  I was also stationed in California, New Mexico, Virginia, Tokyo, and Washington, DC. Additionally I spent time in Moscow, Kazakhstan, Germany, Australia, and Johnston Atoll. I was commissioned through the NCAT Air Force ROTC Program and Detachment 605 thoroughly prepared me for my Air Force career. I had a very positive experience during my service.  It was…