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    Chase Strickland

    Chase Strickland was ranked as the top ROTC cadet in the nation during his senior year at UNG. 

    "It was the product of four years of hard work, but it was not an achievement that I set out to accomplish. My goals at UNG were to succeed academically and seek leadership development through the Corps of Cadets," Strickland said. "I feel that I accomplished those goals, so being recognized as the No. 1 cadet in the nation was the icing on the cake."

    He graduated in May 2015 with a bachelor's degree in international relations with a Middle East concentration.

    Strickland graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA and as a Distinguished Military Graduate. He also participated in corps leadership and on the Ranger Challenge team, which won the Bold Leader Challenge at Fort Knox, Kentucky, in fall 2014 and placed second among ROTC teams at the prestigious Sandhurst Military Skills Competition held in April 2015 at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

    While attending UNG, he also served in the Georgia Army National Guard.

    During his senior year, he had the chance to study abroad in Rome, Italy, at the NATOC Defense War College.

    He branched military intelligence and elected to branch detail in infantry. 

    "I am thankful for the guidance I have received from family and friends, my academic adviser, and professors," Strickland said. "Also, I am thankful for the guidance and professional development that I have received from other military professionals in the Georgia Army National Guard and at UNG."

    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.
    Addyson Albershardt

    Addyson Albershardt

    UNG alumna Addyson Albershardt, '18, knows from experience if you fall off of your bike, you have to get right back on.
    Burke Garrett

    Burke Garrett

    Retired Lt. Gen. William B. Garrett III spent his 35-year military career stationed in posts around the world, but the education and training that he received at the University of North Georgia (UNG) remains foundational to his success.
    John Thompson

    John Thompson

    Retired Col. John Thompson gained skills at UNG that helped him serve in the U.S. Army for almost 30 years.
    Eric Norris

    Eric Norris

    Eric Norris gained skills in UNG's Corps of Cadets and the military that continue to benefit him as a Superior Court judge.
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