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    Greta Railsback

    On her first day of Freshman Recruit Orientation Group (FROG) Week in 1995, U.S. Army Col. Greta Railsback knew she made the right decision to join the Corps of Cadets at UNG.

    "From Day 1, being part of a team and gaining trust very quickly that normally builds over time was amazing," said the native of Mineral Bluff, Georgia. "Our cadre and students who were seniors had responsibility for us, and I felt part of a team that was cohesive and trusted."

    That sentiment stuck with Railsback during her career as a cadet at UNG. She embraced the responsibility and rose in the ranks to be company commander in her senior year.

    "UNG and the Corps of Cadets set you up to be successful," said the 1999 graduate with a degree in criminal justice.

    Her success continued into the U.S. Army. In October 2019, Railsback was promoted to a full colonel and became the first female UNG graduate to earn this rank. The 42-year-old took the news in stride.

    "It means that the Army is placing a greater amount of responsibility on me," said Railsback, who took command of the Soldier Recovery Brigade National Capital Region at Walter Reed in June 2021. "The expectations are higher now and you have to step up and work harder."

    Based on her promotion, she expects more female graduates of UNG's Corps of Cadets to follow.

    "We'd all like to high-five each other, but I know we can do better. Every year, I want to see us do better," Railsback said. "We have a lot of male North Georgia graduates who are doing well. We need to step up to the plate to ensure our female graduates are offered the same opportunities. Because this promotion is not winning for us, it is just the beginning."

    Chase Strickland

    Chase Strickland

    2nd Lt. Chase Strickland, who commissioned and graduated from UNG in May 2015, was ranked the top ROTC cadet in the nation his senior year.
    Courtney Hall

    Courtney Hall

    Courtney Hall helped new students love UNG through orientation and now assists them through her work in Academic Advising.
    Dan Emmett

    Dan Emmett

    UNG alumnus Dan Emmett, '78, said UNG re-emphasized his parents' teachings of honor, discipline, service to one's country, and trying to do your best at everything you attempt.
    Phil O'Donnell

    Phil O'Donnell

    Before he launched a career with his degree in criminal justice, Phil O'Donnell of Suwanee, Georgia, tested himself against the best cyclists in the world.
    William Pallozzi

    William Pallozzi

    UNG helped prepare William Pallozzi for his career in law enforcement by making him the leader he is today.
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