Cadet Corps

Cadet Ethan Schroyer Awarded Prestigious Scholarships to Two Top Virginia Universities

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

FORK UNION, Va., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ethan Schroyer, a senior at Fork Union Military Academy, has recently been awarded prestigious scholarships to two of Virginia's top universities after a strenuous application and interview process for each. Schroyer, the current Battalion Commander for the Corps of Cadets and a four-year Trustee Scholar at Fork Union, was also presented the Harry Byrd Leadership Award last month. Schroyer is the son of Sophie Shroyer of North East, Maryland, and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August, 2020, when he enrolled as a freshman.

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  • Ethan Schroyer, a senior at Fork Union Military Academy, has recently been awarded prestigious scholarships to two of Virginia's top universities, the Jefferson Scholarship from the University of Virginia, and the Johnson Scholarship awarded by Washington and Lee University.
  • FORK UNION, Va., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ethan Schroyer, a senior at Fork Union Military Academy , has recently been awarded prestigious scholarships to two of Virginia's top universities after a strenuous application and interview process for each.
  • "Ethan represents the best of the best of our cadets, and he has an exciting future ahead of him."
  • The Jefferson Scholarship at the University of Virginia is one of the most prestigious undergraduate scholarships in the United States.

Brian Bodine Promoted to Academic Dean at Fork Union Military Academy as Mike Goad Steps into Executive Role with His Father's Company

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

FORK UNION, Va., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CAPT Mark Black, USN (Ret.), the President of Fork Union Military Academy, announces this week that longtime faculty stalwart Brian Bodine will become Academic Dean, effective July 1, 2024, replacing Mike Goad who decided to step down as Academic Dean at the end of this school year. Goad will accept a role as an executive at Superior Signs, the company founded by his father in 1982 that has grown to be a major manufacturer of commercial signage throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

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  • ), the President of Fork Union Military Academy, announces this week that longtime faculty stalwart Brian Bodine will become Academic Dean, effective July 1, 2024, replacing Mike Goad who decided to step down as Academic Dean at the end of this school year.
  • ), the President of Fork Union Military Academy, announces this week that longtime faculty stalwart Brian Bodine will become Academic Dean, effective July 1, 2024, replacing Mike Goad who decided to step down as Academic Dean at the end of this school year.
  • "I know the transition will be very smooth as Brian Bodine takes the reins as Academic Dean," stated CAPT Black.
  • "I always said that only two things could pry me away from this job I love at Fork Union Military Academy," stated Mike Goad, who has served as the school's Academic Dean since 2019.

National Search for Development Director Begins as COL Tripp Billingsley Announces His Retirement Following 33 Years of Service at Fork Union Military Academy

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

FORK UNION, Va., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CAPT Mark Black, USN (Ret.), the President of Fork Union Military Academy, announced this week that the school is initiating a national search to fill the role of the Academy's top development officer as COL Tripp Billingsley, the school's longtime Director of Advancement will be retiring at the end of the school year on June 30, 2024.

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  • ), the President of Fork Union Military Academy , announced this week that the school is initiating a national search to fill the role of the Academy's top development officer as COL Tripp Billingsley, the school's longtime Director of Advancement will be retiring at the end of the school year on June 30, 2024.
  • The Billingsley family history at Fork Union began with Joseph A. Billingsley, Sr., who graduated in the Class of 1909 when the school was still officially named Fork Union Academy.
  • Tripp Billingsley (Joseph A. Billingsley, III) first arrived at Fork Union Military Academy as a postgraduate football player in the Class of 1977, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather before him.
  • Tripp's nephew, Jack's son Joseph B. Billingsley, is currently at Fork Union playing postgraduate basketball for Coach Bob Williams, continuing the Billingsley legacy.

West Point’s Michie Stadium to Break Ground

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

The Army West Point Athletics Association (AWPAA) and the West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) have successfully obtained the initial private funding required to commence construction in the Spring of 2024 for the Michie Stadium Preservation Project .

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  • The Army West Point Athletics Association (AWPAA) and the West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) have successfully obtained the initial private funding required to commence construction in the Spring of 2024 for the Michie Stadium Preservation Project .
  • Anticipated to be finished in Summer 2026, this initiative aims to reconstruct and modernize the existing East Stands.
  • EwingCole , a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning firm, is leading the design.
  • Army West Point will continue to host fans at Michie Stadium for various events, including men's and women's lacrosse, football, graduation, and special occasions throughout construction.

Texas A&M Health Prepares Next Generation of Emergency Medical Responders

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Monday, March 6, 2023

For 15 years, Texas A&M Health has been at the forefront of this training with its annual Disaster Day simulation.

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  • For 15 years, Texas A&M Health has been at the forefront of this training with its annual Disaster Day simulation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230306005685/en/
    Texas A&M Health School of Nursing students triage patients during the 15th annual Texas A&M Health Disaster Day emergency response training simulation on March 3.
  • This year, Texas A&M Health collaborated with St. Joseph Health and the United States Military to enhance the simulation.
  • The United States Air Force 59th Air Medical Wing and Texas Air National Guard 136th Airlift Wing provided medical evacuations by airplane, while St. Joseph Health Air Med 12 facilitated airlifts via a helicopter.

Fork Union Military Academy Announces Selection of New Commandant as LTC Moss Announces His Retirement

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

FORK UNION, Va., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy today announced that LTC Roy A. "Tony" Moss, US Army (Ret.), will be retiring as Commandant of Cadets at the conclusion of this school year. Charlie E. Coulter III has been selected to serve as Fork Union Military Academy's next Commandant of Cadets.

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  • Charlie E. Coulter III has been selected to serve as Fork Union Military Academy's next Commandant of Cadets.
  • FORK UNION, Va., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy today announced that LTC Roy A.
  • Charlie E. Coulter III has been selected to serve as Fork Union Military Academy's next Commandant of Cadets.
  • LTC Moss joined the Fork Union Military Academy staff as Chief Financial Officer in 2018 and moved to the position of Commandant of Cadets in 2019.

Fork Union Military Academy Welcomes Home Two Alumni to Head Coaching Positions

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

FORK UNION, Va., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fork Union Military Academy is pleased to announce two new additions to its head coaching ranks and to wish a hearty "welcome home" to these new coaches, as both are alumni of the Academy who are returning to give back to today's cadets some of the lessons they learned during their own time here as members of the Corps of Cadets.

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  • Handsome was a standout defensive back at Henrico High School prior to joining Fork Union's football team as a postgraduate.
  • Jacob Grabeel, a Class of 2017 graduate of Fork Union Military Academy, returned to campus this fall as a math instructor after earning his bachelor's degree from Bridgewater College.
  • Grabeel knows the baseball diamond at Fork Union Military Academy very well, having been a three-year captain of the baseball team during his time as a cadet.
  • A native of Gordonsville, Virginia, while a cadet at Fork Union Grabeel earned two-time All-State, two-time All-Prep, and All-Central Virginia team honors.

Norwich University recognized as top online school and launches five in-demand online programs, bachelor's and master's degrees

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Norwich, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University has been recognized as one of the best schools for online learning at the master’s level by OnlineMastersDegrees.org (OMD).

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  • Norwich, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University has been recognized as one of the best schools for online learning at the master’s level by OnlineMastersDegrees.org (OMD).
  • “Providing students with opportunities to get a master’s online is only part of our rankings,” said Darland.
  • Secondary school teachers to current museum professionals can advance their careers with the online Master of Arts in Museum Administration program.
  • CGCS offers master's degrees in a variety of areas; bachelor's degree completion programs; graduate certificates; and continuing education opportunities.

Cal Maritime Cadets Awarded Crowley Memorial Scholarships

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crowley has awarded California State University Maritime Academy cadets Danny Gonzalez and Jack Reasoner with its Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship in recognition of their success and pursuit of maritime careers. Each recipient exemplifies the company's values of integrity, sustainability and drive through their work at the academy and time spent on Crowley-managed vessels.

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  • Crowley awards two Cal Maritime cadets with its Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship.
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crowley has awarded California State University Maritime Academy cadets Danny Gonzalez and Jack Reasoner with its Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship in recognition of their success and pursuit of maritime careers.
  • The Crowley enterprise has invested more than $3 billion in maritime transport, which is the backbone of global trade and the global economy.
  • As a global ship owner-operator and services provider with nearly 130 years of innovation and a commitment to sustainability, the company serves customers in 35 nations and island territories through five business units: Crowley Logistics , Crowley Shipping , Crowley Solutions , Crowley Wind Services and Crowley Fuels .

Tachus Announces New Additions to its Leadership Team

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Monday, June 27, 2022

Hal Brumfield, chief executive officer of Tachus Fiber Internet, one of the fastest growing fiber-to-the-home internet service providers in Texas, today announced key changes to the Companys executive leadership team.

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  • Hal Brumfield, chief executive officer of Tachus Fiber Internet, one of the fastest growing fiber-to-the-home internet service providers in Texas, today announced key changes to the Companys executive leadership team.
  • We are investing in our leadership team in order to execute on the growth strategy we outlined earlier this month, Brumfield said.
  • Matt and Cole have the energy, ideas, talent, and experience to improve every component of our business and position Tachus well for the future.
  • Headquartered in The Woodlands, TX, Tachus LLC is a fiber broadband internet service provider, backed by Crosstimbers Capital Group.