ARMY ROTC:
Austin Peay State University

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	Every cadet has a chance to rotate through the leadership positions.
	While filling the leadership positions, cadets hone their skills in making the plan, briefing the plan, and processing feedback. They gain public speaking skills, organizational skills, and self confidence that will enhance their performance in many areas of the academic and professional lives. ROTC alumni can attest to the fact that the skills they learned in ROTC have helped them throughout their careers in Army and civilian life.

Learn How People Have Gained from ROTC

One of the best ways to see if Army ROTC is right for you is to learn how alumni have benefited from the experience. See how the skills they learned in ROTC have helped them build successful and satisfying careers.

		Alumnus Williams Class of 1995 Branch: Aviation Major: Political Science Alumnus Williams is an AH-64 Apache pilot serving as an instructor pilot at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
		Alumnus Hebel Class of 1999 Branch: Infantry Major: Computer Science Alumnus Hebel served as a Military Intelligence Officer before switching to Infantry. Upon graduation, he completed Ranger School and deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq as a member of the 101st Airborne Division. He is currently serving as the Assistant Professor of Military Science at the University of Tennessee at Martin.
		Alumnus Blaise Class of 2000 Branch: Transportation Corps Major: Political Science Alumnus Blaise was a U.S. Army Logistics Captain in the 101st Airborne Division and is currently serving with the Missouri National Guard. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book “The Heart of a Soldier”.
		Alumnus Harless Class of 2002 Branch: Aviation Major: Psychology Alumnus Harless served as a CH-47 Chinook pilot with the 101st Airborne Division in Iraq. He is currently assessing to join the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.
		Alumnus Deatrick Class of 2003 Branch: Aviation Major: Computer Science Alumnus Deatrick is currently serving as a UH-60 Black Hawk pilot with the 101st Airborne Division. He served with 5th Special Forces Group before entering the ROTC program at Austin Peay State University.
		Alumnus Deer Class of 2003 Branch: Transportation Corps Major: Business Alumnus Deer has deployed to Kuwait as a Transportation Officer and is currently serving as the Battalion S-1/Adjutant with the 7th Sustainment Brigade at Fort Eustis, Virginia..
		Alumnus Taylor Class of 2003 Branch: Signal Corps Major: Business Alumnus Taylor has deployed to Afghanistan and is currently serving as a Battalion Signal Officer with the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Taylor is pictured here standing with former Army Chief of Staff General Schoomaker.
		Alumnus Hawkins Class of 2003 Branch: Chemical Corps Major: Agriculture Alumnus Hawkins has deployed to Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division and is currently stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
		Alumnus Mabry Class of 2004 Branch: Medical Service Corps Major: Sociology Alumnus Mabry is currently serving as the Biomedical Systems Officer for Winn Army Community Hospital at Fort Stewart, Georgia. His previous assignment was with a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) unit in the 101st Airborne Division while in Iraq.
		Alumnus Rauschert Class of 2004 Branch: Aviation Major: Aviation Business Administration Alumnus Rauschert served as an AH-64 Apache pilot with the 101st Airborne Division in Iraq. She is currently serving in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.
		Alumnus Harrell Class of 2005 Branch: Infantry Major: History Alumnus Harrell was an Army Ranger and Drill Sergeant before joining the ROTC program at Austin Peay State University. He is currently serving with the United Nations Command Honor Guard Company in South Korea.
		Alumnus Knox Class of 2006 2LT Knox deployed to Iraq with the 101st Aviation Brigade before enrolling in the ROTC program at Austin Peay. 2LT Knox is now serving as a vertical construction platoon leader with the 864th Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy) at Fort Lewis, Washington.
		Alumnus Roman Class of 2006 Branch: Military Police Major: Public Management Alumnus Roman is currently serving as a Military Police Officer with the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia.
		Alumnus Turner Class of 2006 Branch: Field Artillery Major: History Alumnus Turner deployed to Iraq with the 5th Special Forces Group prior to enrolling in ROTC at Austin Peay State University. He is currently serving with the 82nd Airborne Division.
		Alumnus Spears Class of 2007 Branch: Engineer Major: Engineering Technology Alumnus Spears is set to become a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.