Summer 2024 Commissioning
Friday, August 2, 2024 / 10:00AM / Military Science Building
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SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
- Welcome
- National Anthem
- Invocation
- Guest Speaker – COL(R) George Fredrick
- Commissioning
- Army Song
- Conclusion
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COL(R) GEORGE L. FREDRICK
Dr. George “Fred” Fredrick retired from the United States Army with a distinguished 27 year career. After retiring in 2013, he joined the 6th Brigade U.S. Army Cadet Command at Hunter Army Airfield to serve as the recruiting officer for 39 colleges and universities. In 2016, he joined the team of Georgia Southern University where he recruited, retained, commissioned and graduated Army officers.
In February 2020, Fred became the Director of Military & Veteran Services where his department helped military connected students pursue higher education. Most recently, Fred completed the Maxwell Institute Leadership Certification Program and is licensed to facilitate, speak, coach and train future leaders.
CERTIFICATIONS
John Maxwell Institute Certified Team Member
MILITARY TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Enlisted Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training
Infantry Officer Basic and Advance Course
Airborne
Air Assault
Ranger
Command and General Staff College
Joint Command and General Staff College
School of Advanced Military Art and Science (SAMS)
EDUCATION
2016 EdD. Education, Georgia Southern University
2000 M.S. School of Military Art and Science (SAMS)
1999 EdS. Columbus State University
1993 M.S. Central Michigan University
1987 B.S. Education, Southwest Texas State University
1985 A.A. Central Texas College
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Board President, Rosalynn Carter Institute
Member, MARNE ROCKSTARS
Member, Ft. Stewart Retiree Council
President, AUSA MARNE Chapter
Lifetime Member, Omega Psi Phi, Inc.
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JAMES HICKAM, IV
2LT James Hickam is from Kathleen, Georgia. He will graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management. While in ROTC, 2LT Hickam simultaneously served in the Georgia National Guard, was selected as the Cadet Command Sergeant Major, and was active in Cadet Association, community service, and a variety of intramural sports. Additionally, he was awarded the Eagle Battalion’s 2023-2024 Top Eagle Award and the HOPE Scholarship. 2LT Hickam will graduate Active Duty, Field Artillery.
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WENDY JAZO
2LT Wendy Jazo is from Lilburn, Georgia. She will graduate Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. While in ROTC, 2LT Jazo earned the honor of Distinguished Military Student and served in the Georgia National Guard. She was a recipient of the HOPE Scholarship and worked part-time. She will commission National Guard, Medical Services.
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KENNETH JOBES
2LT Kenneth Jobes is from Evans, Georgia. He will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. 2LT Jobes was a recipient of a 3-Year ROTC Scholarship, the HOPE Scholarship, and the 2022 Parent and Family Association Scholarship. Outside of ROTC, he served as Vice President of the Pre-Dental Society, and was a member of the NAACP and Georgia Southern Club Lacrosse team for two years. Additionally, he volunteered with the Red Cross and hospice patients throughout his time here. 2LT Jobes will commission Active Duty, Transportation.
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JONATHAN ROSE
2LT Jonathan Rose is from Fayetteville, Georgia. He will graduate Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. 2LT Rose was recognized as a Distinguished Military Student and was the recipient of both a 3-Year ROTC Scholarship and the HOPE Scholarship. Additionally, he served as a Cadet Association officer, Color Guard NCOIC, and Battalion XO. 2LT Rose will commission Active Duty, Military Intelligence.
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ELIJAH VINCENT
2LT Elijah Vincent is from Lula, Georgia. He will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in History. While in ROTC, 2LT Vincent earned the status of Distinguished Military Student and Distinguished Military Graduate and earned both the Mountain Warfare Badge and the Silver German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB). He simultaneously served in the Georgia National Guard and was a member of the Ranger Challenge team. Additionally, he was active in the Modern Army Combatives Club. He was a recipient of the HOPE Scholarship. 2LT Vincent will commission Active Duty, Engineer.
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FAITH VINCENT
2LT Faith Vincent is from Hiram, Georgia. She will graduate Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Bachelor of Arts in World Languages and Cultures – Chinese Studies. While in ROTC, 2LT Vincent was a member of the Ranger Challenge team and Color Guard and served as a Cadet Association Officer. She was also active in bible study and was a founding member of the Modern Army Combatives Club. She was the recipient of a 3-Year ROTC Scholarship, HOPE Scholarship, Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship in Allied Health, Bothwell “Snag” Johnson ROTC Honors Scholarship, President’s Scholarship, and the Outstanding Student in Chinese Award presented by the Georgia Southern World Languages and Cultures Department. 2LT Vincent earned the honors of Distinguished Military Student and Distinguished Military Graduate and recently earned the Bronze German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB). 2LT Vincent will commission Reserve Duty, Engineer.
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JESSE WILLIAMS
2LT Jesse Williams is from Macon, Georgia. He will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. While in ROTC, 2LT Williams was a recipient of a 3-Year ROTC scholarship, HOPE Scholarship, SGT Rodney M. Davis USMC (MOH) Memorial Scholarship, Peyton Anderson Foundation Scholarship, Geico Scholarship, United Way of Central Georgia Golden Eagle Award Superintendent Scholarship, and the Military Order of the World Wars Award. Additionally, he most recently served as the Battalion’s Public Affairs Officer, was active in Cadet Association, community service, and a member of the ROTC intramural softball team. 2LT Williams will commission Reserve Duty, Military Intelligence.
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ARMY SONG
First to fight for the right,
And to build the Nation’s might,
And the Army goes rolling along.
Proud of all we have done,
Fighting till the battle’s done,
And the Army goes rolling along.
Refrain:
Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hey!
The Army’s on its way,
Count off the cadence loud and strong,
For where e’er we go,
You will always know
That the Army goes rolling along.
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Last updated: 8/5/2024