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    Gen. Joe Jarrard earns McLain Medal

    October 13, 2021
    Maj. Gen. Joseph Jarrard, a 1988 alumnus of UNG, received the Lt. Gen. Raymond S. McLain Medal from the Association of the United States Army.

    Article By: Clark Leonard

    Maj. Gen. Joseph F. Jarrard has earned the Lt. Gen. Raymond S. McLain Medal from the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). He received the award Oct. 11.

    Jarrard, a 1988 alumnus of the University of North Georgia (UNG), is the deputy-commanding general for U.S. Army Europe and Africa for the Army National Guard. He is the former adjutant general for the state of Georgia and commanding general of the Georgia Department of Defense. He served on active duty for more than 20 years.

    "It is truly an honor to receive this award, primarily because to me it recognizes the outstanding contributions of the soldiers and airmen with whom I have been privileged to serve and lead," Jarrard said. "Many of the leadership lessons I use today I learned as a member of the Corps of Cadets at UNG."

    The medal was established in 1999 and is awarded annually to a serving or former member of the U.S. National Guard who has contributed most to the advancement of AUSA's goal of a seamless and component-integrated Army.

    Jarrard is one of five members of UNG's class of 1988 to earn promotion to general officer: Lt. Gen. Paul T. Calvert, retired Maj. Gen. William K. Gayler, Maj. Gen. James B. Jarrard, and retired Brig. Gen. Michael L. Scholes. Maj. Gen. James B. Jarrard is Maj. Gen. Joseph F. Jarrard's twin brother.

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    Cadets raise $32K for suicide interventions

    Cadets raise $32K for suicide interventions

    The UNG Corps of Cadets raised more than $32,000 for Armed Forces Mission's suicide intervention efforts through the Courageous Challenge pushup competition.
    Spring FROG class joins Corps of Cadets

    Spring FROG class joins Corps of Cadets

    About 25 incoming cadets engaged in Freshmen Recruit Orientation Group (FROG) Week at UNG this January.
    Applications open for Georgia Military Service Scholarship

    Applications open for Georgia Military Service Scholarship

    Applications are open for the Georgia Military Service Scholarship, which is worth $85,000 for cadets who are in the Georgia Army National Guard while in the Corps of Cadets.
    Cadet Sullens wins  AUSA scholarship

    Cadet Sullens wins AUSA scholarship

    UNG cadet Olivia Sullens was awarded a $10,000 Condor Outdoor Products Scholarship from the Association of the United States Army.

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