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FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, will have its own emergency medical service beginning May 1, 2026.

Fort Leavenworth Fire and Emergency Services firefighters with EMT certification will be staffing the ambulance service to provide pre-hospital care for approximately the next month until a third-party EMS contract begins in June.

The need for the in-house emergency medical service came about after negotiations with Leavenworth County commissioners failed to arrive at an agreement that maintained the safety of the community while also responsibly using government resources.

For the past several years, Leavenworth County Emergency Medical Service has provided ambulance services to Fort Leavenworth. When the no-cost agreement was up for renewal last year, Leavenworth County commissioners informed installation leaders that the federal government would have to pay $1.2 million to continue the EMS service.

Fort Leavenworth Garrison Commander Col. Todd Sunday said that amount equates to about a quarter of the county’s $4 million shortfall, which is disproportionate to the post’s actual use. The installation’s EMS transports add up to about 2 percent of the more than 12,000 annual EMS runs across the county. Additionally, more than 90 percent of the EMS transports from Fort Leavenworth have been reimbursed by insurance, typically TRICARE, whereas the reimbursement rate across the county is much lower.

Two service extensions were granted in 2025 by the commission as installation leaders worked through the issue, and during that time, post acquired an ambulance and crews began training to be ready regardless of the outcome of the negotiations.

Leavenworth County Commissioner Jeff Culbertson noted in the Dec. 31, 2025, commission meeting that the EMS issue had been broached with previous installation commanders over the past three years. Sunday, who spoke at the meeting to request the final 120-day service extension, assured the commissioners that he and his team were working to resolve the issue. During that meeting, Culbertson stressed that property taxes rather than insurance reimbursement are what enable the county’s ambulance service to function.

Ultimately, what the commission wanted and what the government could provide were not in alignment.

“We negotiated in good faith, we tried to get a solution that would be legally acceptable and financially responsible for all parties involved, but we couldn’t come to an agreement,” Sunday said. “The Garrison and the senior commander worked really hard to come up with a solution, because, ultimately, our primary responsibility is the safety of the community. We exhausted every avenue with the county in order to come up with a solution, but we can’t bridge the impasse. Our positions are so far apart, we can’t resolve it.”

Fort Leavenworth Director of Emergency Services Lt. Col. Anthony Douglass said responsible use of government resources was a priority in making the decision to stand up an in-house EMS in response to the county’s demand.

“The bottom line is, based on what the county was demanding, that is not representative of a responsible use of resources,” he said. “We owe that to be good stewards, not only to our community, but to taxpayers all over the country.”

Douglass said the new EMS service would be a positive change overall, and it should enhance the community’s safety with faster response times and more concentrated focus on a much smaller area than was possible with the previous countywide ambulance service.

“The No. 1 priority has always been the well-being of our community,” Douglass said. “This is where we live and work — we live on post, we have kids, we have family members — and so it’s doubly important to us from the perspective of taking care of our own families, but the No. 1 priority has always been the well-being of everybody on this installation.”

Sunday said an installation’s firefighters don’t typically provide ambulance service, but he reiterated that the solution for FLFD EMTs, and eventually an on-post contracted EMS system, to provide pre-hospital care will mean faster response times, without the wait for an ambulance to be dispatched from off post.

Fort Leavenworth Fire and Emergency Services Assistant Chief of Operations Dustin Hensley said the post’s first responders have already been providing basic life support when responding to emergencies and waiting for ambulances to arrive.

Douglass said that redundancy — with firefighters already accustomed to providing basic life support and every fire truck being equipped with emergency supplies — means firefighters are ready to handle any emergency.

With an ambulance, which was acquired from another military installation, already positioned on post and the often single-digit response time of FLFD, Hensley said that will equate to reduced patient transport time to the emergency room. Hensley added that only half of a firefighter’s 48-hour shift will be assigned to EMS duties, and the other half will be assigned to a fire truck to provide a schedule with more opportunity to rest.

EMT train-up

Since Munson Army Health Center functions as a Defense Health Agency outpatient clinic, not a hospital, and does not have emergency services, the responsibility of providing emergency care and ambulance transport fell elsewhere.

To ensure the FLFD firefighters taking on this responsibility were prepared, Fort Hood, Texas, Emergency Medical Service personnel recently provided training on standardized emergency medical protocols. Firefighters went through three days of protocol review and hands-on skills validation in March and then worked through difficult and varied scenarios during four more hands-on training days last week.

“We take their knowledge of that protocol and their ability to perform those skills and apply it to a scenario-based response where they assess the patient, determine what protocol is most appropriate to treat that patient, utilize all the tools and skills that we’ve trained them on and that they’ve already had training on to further assess and help diagnose the proper treatment and transport decisions for a patient,” Fort Hood EMS Training Officer Capt. Christopher Lee said of the training. “(The training continued) all the way up to including simulated transport to facilities, when to use air assets like medevac helicopter services, requesting ground (advanced life support) assistance if they have access to it. (The April training) took all the pieces that we’ve sorted out in the first month’s training, and we’re putting them all together in one fluid training scenario.”

Currently, 17 FLFD firefighters are fully credentialed as emergency medical technicians and are ready to pick up the EMS duties.

“(Fort Leavenworth EMS) won’t be ALS capable, but they will have definitely some trained EMTs that are ready to provide a higher level of care than they used to be able to under their previous protocols with Leavenworth County,” Lee said.

Lee said he could see the firefighters gain confidence as their understanding of the protocols increased.

“It really helps them develop the confidence to reassure themselves that they understand the protocols, that they know what the treatments need to be, and that they can formulate that care plan and execute it out in the field when the time comes,” Lee said. “And I can say with confidence that those 17 that we credentialed do have the ability to do that.”

Fort Hood EMS Paramedic Holly Galiana, who helped provide the training, said she and Lee used several scenarios that were based on real emergency situations that they have encountered in their work.

“We really attempted to put them in some very stressful scenarios, intentionally, to really kind of test their ability to think around obstacles, and they did really, really well,” she said. “We intentionally put obstacles in their way and frustrated them as much as we could, and they were able to overcome and continue working and providing that substantial care, and they’re ready to go.”

Lee said those real-world emergency experiences that challenge every aspect of patient care have equipped him with many learning points that he could impart to the firefighters during the training.

“You see the wheels just turning and it really resorts them back to their fundamentals — what they know, then they build on that,” Lee said. “That’s the purpose of the training, is to really just rattle them in that way and get them to revert back to their basic EMT-level training, because that’s where the life-saving survival chain starts, (with) BLS care.”

EMS Director Dr. (Lt. Col.) Reginald Trevino, who is also an internal medicine physician, chief medical officer and deputy commander of clinical services at Munson Army Health Center, will serve as a medical liaison and constant advisor to the EMTs, and he will be available to provide guidance and permissions in cases such as when to continue or suspend CPR.

“My role is overseeing the training and then certifying and ensuring that the EMTs, the firefighters, feel comfortable with the newfound skills that they learned over March and then here again in April,” he said. “I will meet with them one on one, assess their confidence level, skill level, and address any questions or concerns they have.”

Douglass said the way community members seek emergency care will not change, with 911 calls routing through the same dispatch center. He reiterated that having the on-post ambulance service will be a positive change, equating to faster response and transport times.

“Having (EMS) operate here locally, they don’t have to focus on the remainder of the county, so there’s zero delay, there’s zero break in communication, and the service gets provided in-house,” he said.

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ANSBACH, Germany – U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach recently completed the demolition of a fuel point at Barton Barracks, paving the way for the construction of a new Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facility (TEMF) to support the 1-57 Air Defense Artillery Regiment.

The fuel point, in operation since 1945, provided fuel for U.S. Army fleet and tactical vehicles assigned to units stationed at Barton Barracks for decades.

It was decommissioned in 2019 following the relocation of tactical units. After decommissioning, the remaining fuel was drained, tanks were cleaned, and all maintenance and inspections were kept current as required for fuel points in non-operational status, in compliance with both U.S. and Host Nation regulations.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), administrative owner of the facility, commissioned the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to oversee the €2,959,000 ($3,698,750) project, which was awarded to Arcadis Germany GmbH on Oct. 30, 2024. Construction began Aug. 25, 2025, with beneficial occupancy projected for Aug. 6, 2026.

The demolition cleared space for the construction of a TEMF to support the operational requirements of the Air Defense Artillery Regiment (1-57 ADA), a tenant unit activated at USAG Ansbach on October 4, 2023, and headquartered at Barton Barracks.

A TEMF is a specialized maintenance facility where Soldiers and technicians repair, maintain, and check military vehicles and equipment.

Environmental compliance throughout the project was monitored by the State Construction Agency (Staatliches Bauamt Nuernberg), USAG Ansbach’s construction partner, and USAG Ansbach’s Environmental Division within the Department of Public Works (DPW).

Demolition included the removal of all vertical structures associated with the fuel point, excavation and removal of underground storage tanks and the oil-water separator, soil testing and inspection in accordance with Host Nation requirements, disposal of hazardous materials, and replacement with clean, compacted fill.

Torger Torgersen, project engineer at USAG Ansbach, expressed satisfaction with the project’s execution.

“Although the project had to be extended for six months due to the hard winter weather conditions, the soil remediation of approximately 1,500 cubic meters of contaminated soil was successful,” Torgersen said. He added that there were no unforeseen obstacles. “We knew about the – largely POL – contamination beforehand, as was to be expected in a fuel point demolition, and there were no unpleasant surprises.”

Site restoration included grading to direct stormwater runoff away from adjacent properties, the application of 15 centimeters of crushed aggregate across the site, and the cutting and capping of utilities discovered during excavation.

The fuel point demolition is part of a massive $330 million modernization project at Barton Barracks.

This demolition project serves as a preparatory step for the larger TEMF construction project at Barton Barracks, which is targeted for contract award in summer 2027. Several other large projects are also planned at Barton Barracks, including a battalion headquarters and two Unaccompanied Personnel Housing projects, which are projected to begin construction in late 2026.

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BIZERTE, Tunisia — Low crawling through the woods for long periods of time is nothing new to U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Trutna. Splinters, fatigue and heat are all part of the job as a tactical remote sensor system maintainer with Ground Sensor Platoon, 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group.

What is new for Trutna, is doing it alongside Tunisian Special Forces soldiers in the forests of northern Tunisia.

Trutna gained a deeper understanding of what it means to defend a homeland during African Lion 2026, as Tunisian Special Forces soldiers told him about their experiences conducting real-world missions to protect their country from terrorist threats.

“As tough as the training can be, there’s a reason behind it,” Trutna said. “They [Tunisian Special Forces] are actually doing the mission.”

This interaction with Tunisian forces is part of U.S. Africa Command’s largest annual joint exercise, designed to strengthen collective security capabilities of the U.S., African nations and global allies. Co-led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) from April 20 to May 8, and hosted in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, the exercise involves over 5,600 personnel from more than 40 nations, using innovation to drive partner-led regional security.

Marines assigned to Ground Sensor Platoon trained with Tunisian forces on remote sensor systems used to detect movement and provide early warning in complex terrain.

Throughout the exercise, Marines shared techniques on how to emplace, monitor and recover ground sensors in daylight and low-light conditions. They also conducted infiltration and observation of named areas of interest with partner forces to build multinational readiness.

Trutna connected with his counterparts as they sweat their way through the dense terrain of northern Tunisian forests. The shared experience gave Trutna a new perspective on the purpose behind the training and the common hardships endured by warfighters everywhere.

“We all deal with the same things,” Trutna said. “Being tired, sitting in the field, waiting for something to happen.”

Tunisia’s position in North Africa creates distinct security challenges as its vast and often remote terrain is difficult to monitor with traditional tools alone, which made the Marines’ employment of ground sensors all the more essential. This training paved the way for Tunisian forces to receive faster, more reliable notification of terrorist threats.

“These sensors give us another tool to understand what’s happening in the battlespace,” said U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Joseph Kennedy, platoon commander of the Ground Sensor Platoon.

The Marines demonstrated how these systems can support border security efforts in complex environments.

“Even covering a small area can provide information that helps us determine where movement is happening and how to respond,” Kennedy said.

This training event also represented a significant milestone for the unit. According to Kennedy, AL26 marked the first deployment of the newest generation of ground sensor systems outside of the United States. Earlier this year, his platoon became the first U.S. Marine unit to receive the equipment, and they have continued to refine its employment in real-world environments.

“It’s a great opportunity to expose these sensors, not just to our partner forces, but also to other U.S. services that may not have this capability,” Kennedy said.

Trutna, Kennedy and the rest of Ground Sensor Platoon now carry a clearer sense of why their expertise matters. In Tunisia’s forests, they saw how their sensors and skills give partners the ability to spot threats before they strike.

In that shared mission, they found a deeper understanding of what it means to help defend a homeland. For the U.S., that means addressing threats before they can arrive on American soil.

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African Lion 2026 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest annual joint exercise, designed to strengthen collective security capabilities of the U.S., African nations and global allies. Co-led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) from April 20 to May 8, 2026, and hosted in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, AL26 involves over 5,600 personnel from more than 40 nations, using innovation to drive partner-led regional security.

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KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz firefighters joined forces with German emergency responders April 26 to contain a large brush fire that threatened the A6/A63 autobahn interchange.

When the fire broke out in north Kaiserslautern, flames and heavy smoke forced the closure of the major traffic route. German firefighters at the Kaiserslautern Main Dispatch Center issued a request for support, and the garrison’s Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) responded without delay.

DES Deputy Fire Chief Robert Womble led the response, deploying Engine-12 from Fire Station1 Kaiserslautern East alongside Hook-37, a 7,000-liter water tender from Miesau Army Depot.

“Our crews were ready to move,” said Womble. “We train for these situations and working with our German partners, we were able to get the fire under control and keep it from spreading further.”

Garrison fire crews were initially staged at the nearby ZAK industrial complex before being integrated into the host nation’s incident command. Working side by side, American and German firefighters carried out water shuttle operations and attacked the fire from the hillside and along the autobahn.

The scale of the fire and dense smoke kept the A6/A63 interchange closed until late Sunday night.

Personnel on scene included Womble; Engine-12 Crew Chief Markus Roughton, Driver Operator Rafael Kuhnert and Firefighter Manuel Schwoerer; and Hook-37 firefighters Martin Sauer and Michael Laufer.

The response reflects ongoing cooperation between USAG Rheinland-Pfalz and local German emergency services. In 2024, the garrison’s DES formalized a mutual aid agreement with several surrounding communities including Bruchmühlbach-Miesau, to better prepare coordinated response efforts during emergencies such as fires and floods.

Editor’s note: Cameron Hochheim, Kaiserslautern High School student and public affairs intern, contributed to this story.

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Army Medics Learn Walking Blood Bank Transfusion Techniques during Combined Resolve

Story and Photos by U.S. Army 1st Sergeant Lisa Rodriguez-Presley

HOHENFELS, Germany – Combined Resolve 26-07 is increasing more than battlefield lethality, as U.S. Army combat medics from the 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division train to provide lifesaving care and return wounded Soldiers to the fight.

“Walking blood banks are something you only see in combat situations,” said Master Sgt. Daniel Tumey, an Observer Coach/Trainer with Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Team Adler. “In cases where blood supplies are running critically low, soldiers have the opportunity to save lives by giving whole blood for immediate use.”

According to Tumey, medics rarely have the opportunity to practice giving blood transfusions, which is a highly perishable skill. Even rarer is the opportunity to set up a “walking blood bank,” where whole blood is taken from soldiers and immediately transfused to casualties who can’t wait for traditional blood supplies to be replenished.

“I have some soldiers say to me that they’ve done this training in Advanced Individual Training, but I haven’t seen a lot of providers doing training like this at home station,” said Tumey. “Blood kits are very expensive, and a lot of the soldiers coming through here say that they’ve never done transfusions before, but as a combat medic, you’re expected to know how to do it.”

For the exercise, patients served as both donors and recipients of their own blood. Combat medics took blood from the patient, checked the blood type using a blood kit, and then transfused the soldier’s own blood back into their body, giving the medics real-world experience that can’t be replicated any other way.

“The only time I’ve done a blood transfusion in the Army was during AIT,” said Pfc. Fantashia Carroll, a combat medic with 3rd Brig. 1st Cav. Div. “This training is really helping me with my skills since I’m doing so many repetitions, and for future patients, I’m able to perform better.”

The risk during the procedure is low, but not zero, according to Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Pischieri, an Observer Coach/Trainer with JMRC, Team Adler. Infection, adverse reactions to medication, and other complications are always a possibility.

“This is as much an art as it is a skill,” said Pischieri. “The more you practice, the more you develop techniques that work better for you. Everyone has little differences in how they teach these skills, so you take what you’re taught, and you work to improve on it.”

According to Tumey and Pischieri, the exercise allows them to mentor and instill confidence in young medics, increasing the proficiency of those who care for wounded soldiers. These efforts help ensure that casualties receive the best possible care, even under the worst conditions.

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KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – More than 50 servicemembers, civilians and veterans from across U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz crossed the stage to celebrate their academic achievements during the garrison’s Army Continuing Education System (ACES) Graduation Recognition Ceremony, held April 24 at the Tiger Theater on Sembach Kaserne.

The ACES graduation ceremony serves as an opportunity for graduates who are far from their institutions of higher learning to participate in a graduation ceremony, complete with pomp and circumstance, walking the stage and ceremonial “turning of the tassel” from right to left to signify the transition from a candidate to a graduate.

Each graduate arrived at this moment through long hours of study balanced with the demands of their day-to-day responsibilities.

Command Sgt. Maj. Randy Rivera, the garrison’s senior enlisted advisor, pointed to the daily choices behind their success.

“You chose to log in when you were tired,” he said. “You chose to study when others were resting. You chose to grow when others took it easy, and that matters. Today, you’re winners.”

Rivera encouraged the graduates to carry that same drive forward as they move beyond their academic goals.

“There’s going to be a gap in your schedule,” said Rivera. “Fill it with that same excellence — helping others and striving to be your best.”

Throughout the ceremony, graduates exchanged smiles across the room while speakers recognized the effort it took to reach this milestone.

Sgt. 1st Class Michael Edwards, internal control manager for the 45th Finance Center, said the moment felt surreal as he celebrated the completion of his Master of Business Administration degree in Project Management from Columbia Southern University.

“Walking across that stage symbolizes the dedication and perseverance that brought me to this point,” he said.

In the audience, his children watched. They were part of the reason Edwards kept going even as the workload grew.

“As a dad, having my children here to witness this day fills me with pride and reminds me why I never give up,” he said. “I’m grateful for the support system that helped me reach this achievement.”

The ceremony recognized graduates across a range of academic programs and disciplines, including:

Associate Degree Graduates:

• Staff Sgt. Jermel Bell – Associate of Arts, General Studies, University of Maryland Global Campus
• Sgt. Christian Eric Billote – Associate of Arts, Business Administration and Management, University of Arkansas – Grantham
• Sgt. Austin Cardon – Associate of Science, Fire Science, American Military University
• Sgt. Malaika Craig – Associate of Arts, General Studies, University of Maryland Global Campus
• Sgt. Jamilla Harris – Associate of Arts, General Studies, University of Maryland Global Campus
• Sgt. Lydia Lafferty – Associate of Arts, General Studies, University of Maryland Global Campus. Dean’s List
• Sgt. Vaelua Misiaita – Associate of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, American Military University
• Sgt. Monique Moraga – Associate of Arts, General Studies, University of Maryland Global Campus
• Sgt. Christopher Rodriguez Lopez – Associate of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, American Military University. Dean’s List
• Sgt. 1st Class Carmen Sinkfield – Associate of Arts, General Studies, University of Maryland Global Campus
• Mrs. Ashley Zubia (U.S. Army-Veteran) – Associate of Arts, General Studies, University of Maryland Global Campus. Dean’s List. USAG-RP UMGC Representative
• CW2 Waldemar Maldonado – Master of Science, Cloud Computing Systems, University of Maryland Global Campus. Phi Kappa Phi, Upsilon Pi Epsilon
• Staff Sgt. Semere Mekonen – Master of Science, Cyber Security Technology, University of Maryland Global Campus
• Staff Sgt. Ruth Oloyede – Master of Science, Health Information Management, American Military University. High Academic Achievement
• 1st Lt. Chris Palaguachi – Master of Business Administration, American Intercontinental University Online
• Staff Sgt. Sara Plant – Master of Arts, Public History, Southern New Hampshire University. National Society of Leadership
• Mrs. Jessica Richardson – Master of Arts, Management, Concentration in Organizational Leadership, American Public University System. Golden Key International Honour Society, Delta Mu Delta
• Sgt. 1st Class Michael Riffey – Master of Science, International Relations, Troy University
• Jane Robles – Master of Science, Acquisition and Contract Management, University of Maryland Global Campus. USAG-RP UMGC Representative
• Itzia Rubio – Master of Science, Clinical and Mental Health Counseling, Bellevue University. USAG-RP ACES Army Education Counselor
• Sgt. 1st Class Jack Schneiderman – Master of Science, Business Analytics, Mercer University. AACSB Honor Roll. Beta Gamma Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi

Baccalaureate Degree Graduates:

• Staff Sgt. Mae Asis – Bachelor of Arts, Supply Chain Management, Transportation and Logistics Management, American Military University
• Master Sgt. DeMar Bowman – Bachelor of Arts, Human Resources Management, American Military University. Magna Cum Laude
• Sgt. 1st Class Athena Conway – Bachelor of Science, Human Resources Management, Columbia College. Cum Laude
• Staff Sgt. Ana Fajardo – Bachelor of Science, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Grand Canyon University. National Society of Collegiate Scholars
• Sgt. 1st Class Eric Foryah – Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, American Military University
• Staff Sgt. Katlin Gillespie – Bachelor of Science, Social Science, Excelsior University
• Sgt. 1st Class Ronald Griffith – Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Maryland Global Campus
• Sgt. Thijsa Innocent-Niles – Bachelor of Science, Information Technology Management, American Military University
• Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson – Bachelor of Science, Sports and Health Sciences, American Military University
• Staff Sgt. Omar Lozada Rodriguez – Bachelor of Arts, Transportation and Logistics Management, American Military University
• Master Sgt. Jermaine Marcus – Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management, Management Studies, University of Maryland Global Campus
• Sgt. 1st Class Alyssa Mirea – Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity Technology, University of Maryland Global Campus
• CW2 Jeremiah Murray – Bachelor of Science, National Security, Intelligence and Security Analysis, Excelsior University
• Sgt. 1st Class Héctor Negron Reyes – Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies, University of Maryland Global Campus
• Staff Sgt. David Nuñez – Bachelor of Science, Psychology, University of Maryland Global Campus. Dean’s List
• Staff Sgt. Manuel Rebolledo – Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, American Military University
• Staff Sgt. Stevonna Reyes – Bachelor of Arts, Transportation and Logistics Management, American Military University
• Staff Sgt. Jerry Rudolph – Bachelor of Science, Finance, Minor in Accounting, University of Maryland Global Campus
• Sgt. Lucner Similien – Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Columbia Southern University. Summa Cum Laude
• Spc. Joshua Smith – Bachelor of Arts, Management, American Military University
• Sgt. Weijing Zhang – Bachelor of Science, Psychology, University of Maryland Global Campus. Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List

Master Degree Graduates:

• Mrs. Latoya Bell – Master of Arts, Psychology, The University of Arizona Global Campus
• Mrs. Lucy Brown – Master of Arts, Human Resources Management, American Public University
• Sgt. Maria Victoria Carrascal – Master of Business Administration, University of Maryland Global Campus
• Mr. Collin Cash (U.S. Army-Retired) – Master of Business Administration, Washington State University
• Staff Sgt. Jaime Davila Lara – Master of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management and Homeland Security, American Military University. Summa Cum Laude.
• Sgt. 1st Class Michael Edwards – Master of Business Administration, Project Management, Columbia Southern University
• Sgt. Terry-Lee Harrison – Master of Arts, Management – Human Resource Management, American Military University
• Mrs. Jessica Hill (U.S. Air Force-Retired) – Master of Science, Leadership, Trident University. With honors. Order of the Eastern Stars and Daughters
• Sgt. 1st Class LaTrice Lewis-Turner – Master of Science, Acquisition and Contract Management, Florida Institute of Technology. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club (SAMC), Noncommissioned Officer Association (NCOA)
• Mr. Glen Smith – Master of Business Administration, Grand Canyon University
• Capt. Keisha Smithers – Master of Science, Public Health Nursing, Grand Canyon University. Magna Cum Laude
• Mrs. Kasey Markita Wade – Master of Arts, Human Services Administration, The University of Arizona Global Campus. Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, Golden Key International Honour Society

Doctoral Graduates:

• Dr. Alexis Grant-Panting – PhD, Sociology, Texas Woman’s University. With honors. American Sociological Association, Association of Black Sociologists, and Rural Sociological Society
• Dr. Ruthan Monrose – Doctorate in Education (Curriculum and Instruction), Liberty University. Graduate with highest honors. USAG-RP ACES BSEP Instructor
• Dr. Dawn Proctor (US Air Force-Retired) – PhD, Management, Walden University. Honor and Distinction. Delta Mu Delta International Academic Honor Society in Business

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz’ Army Continuing Education System serves as a symbol of lifelong learning, readiness and resilience, providing flexible and high-quality education programs to support the entire Army. Through initiatives like the graduation recognition ceremony, ACES empowers military personnel, civilians and veterans to achieve their academic goals while maintaining their dedication to serving their country.

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