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    UNG alumni graduate from Ranger School

    June 17, 2019
    UNG alumni Cameron Hite, Reed Johnston and Mark Beyrer graduated April 5 from Ranger School.

    Article By: Clark Leonard

    Four University of North Georgia (UNG) alumni recently graduated from Ranger School: 2nd Lts. Cameron Hite, Reed Johnston, Davis Ponder and Mark Beyrer.

    The purpose of the 61-day Ranger School is to develop combat leadership skills by requiring soldiers to perform effectively as small unit leaders in realistic tactical environments under extreme mental and physical stress approaching that found in combat. Ranger students apply the principles of leadership in the planning and conduct of dismounted infantry, airborne, airmobile, and amphibious small unit operations at Fort Benning, in the mountains of north Georgia and in the swamps of Florida.

    Ponder graduated March 8, and the others graduated April 5.

    "We've learned so much and grown as leaders here in the Army," Hite said. "But our roots at UNG are what brought us to where we are today, and so for that we thank UNG."

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    2nd Lt. Davis Ponder, shown with his parents, graduated from Ranger School on March 8.

    Beyrer is stationed with the 101st Airborne Division based out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, while Johnston has been assigned to Fort Richardson, Alaska, with the 25th Infantry Division.

    Hite and Ponder then completed Airborne School before being assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and the 10th Mountain Division in Fort Drum, New York, respectively.

    "It takes sheer guts and unwavering determination to withstand the test of Ranger School," said Keith Antonia, UNG's associate vice president for military programs and former commander of the mountain phase of Ranger School. "I applaud our UNG graduates who have the will to go to Ranger School, persist and graduate."

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    Brig. Gen. Rob Parker takes new command

    Brig. Gen. Rob Parker takes new command

    UNG alumnus Brig. Gen. Charles "Rob" Parker is now the commanding general of the U.S. Army 7th Signal Command (Theater) and deputy commanding general for the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command.
    Cadets gain overseas experience in summer

    Cadets gain overseas experience in summer

    UNG cadets gained experience in multiple countries overseas this summer through internships, conferences and coursework.
    Cadet wins  AFCEA scholarship

    Cadet wins AFCEA scholarship

    University of North Georgia sophomore cadet Jaden Davidson has won the AFCEA Atlanta chapter's 2022 merit scholarship.
    Cadets attend conference in Hawaii

    Cadets attend conference in Hawaii

    Cadets Chandler Harris and Jasmine Valentine attended the TechNet Indo-Pacific conference in Hawaii from April 11-13.

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