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Aggies in the Armed Forces: Jessica Williams
Jessica WilliamsClass Year: 2010Major: Political ScienceSan Antonio, TexasMilitary Branch: U.S. Air ForceCommission in 2010Active Can you share your experience serving in the military?My military career began in 2011 when I attended technical school for intelligence. Upon completion, I was stationed in Langley AFB, Va where I served the ACC MAJCOM (Air Combat Command Major Command) Senior Leadership as the command briefer and officer-in-charge of the “watch.” From there, I transferred jobs and was over the training, support, and standards and evaluation of all intelligence units in the command. Upon completion of that tour, I went to Maxwell AFB, Montgomery Alabama where I served in ROTC as the head of field…
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Celebrate the Aggies’ Celebration Bowl Championships with an Official Fan Ring, Pendant, Lapel Pin, or Charm Bracelet
Aggie fans can now own a permanent remembrance of the NC A&T Football Team’s four Celebration Bowl Championships by taking advantage of a special offer from the Aggie Athletic Foundation. This year, the AAF, through its ring partner, Jostens, is selling fan jewelry to commemorate this extraordinary feat. Fans will have the option to select from a ring, pendant, lapel pin or charm bracelet. In addition to the personalization available on the side of the ring, all four items can also be engraved with a message for no extra charge. Prices are listed on the attached fan jewelry order form. Please note that these special rates are only available for…
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Bluford Library Archives: A 1920s Aggie Christmas Story
Some of the best Christmas stories are the ones that take people back in time. Many holiday stories about Aggieland from long ago can be found in historically black newspapers. These publications would have a column called “Notes From the A. and T. College,” or simply “Greensboro, N.C.” Securing information from these clippings, we can weave together a tale from a century ago of an A&T student who could not go home for Christmas. While reading this article just imagine yourself as that student. It is December 23, 1924, the last day before the Christmas break, and it is mid-way through the “winter semester.” Many of your classmates have left…
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Aggies in the Armed Forces: Second Lieutenant Taylor Lawrence
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…
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Aggies in the Armed Forces: Kwanise Thompson
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…
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Aggies in the Armed Forces: Sergeant Tres Savage, MS-ISTM
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…
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Aggies in the Armed Forces: Major Candis Woods
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…
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Aggies in the Armed Forces: Colonel LaCher Campbell
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…
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Aggies in the Armed Forces: Lieutenant Colonel Charles M. Coffin, Jr.
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…
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Aggies in the Armed Forces: Rev. Dr. Clarke McGriff
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,…