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�۶�ֱ�� University ROTC Hosts Competition for Prestigious German Military Award

Office of University Communications — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:34:26 +0000

German Officer will Evaluate Soldier Skills of Cadets from Seven Colleges and Members of Local Reserve and National Guard Units

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The �۶�ֱ�� University Reserve Officers’ Training Corp (ROTC) detachment assigned under the Southern Guards Battalion is hosting a competition on Jan. 31 for the highly-respected German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB). Cadets from UNC-Charlotte, Wofford College, USC-Upstate, Furman University, Converse University, and Clemson University will attend the event along with members of reserve and national guard units in the area.

Cadet Operations Sgt. Maj. Banks Munn is serving as the cadet in charge, and Cadet Capt. Paul McElearney is the assistant. They expect a total of 100 cadets and service members to participate and have enlisted the help of several �۶�ֱ�� student organizations to facilitate the competition.

McElearney described the qualifications for the prestigious badge. “The GAFPB is awarded by the German Armed Forces to individuals who meet established standards in physical fitness, marksmanship, and basic soldier skills, all evaluated by a German Officer who will be present at the event,” he noted. “It is one of the few opportunities ROTC cadets have to earn an official foreign military award authorized for wear on the U.S. Army uniform.”

German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge
Photo courtesy of U.S. Army

�۶�ֱ�� will host the first day of competition. Lasting about two hours, cadets will begin with a 100-meter swim in Bost Pool. They will complete the exercise wearing fatigues over their physical fitness uniforms. Before exiting the pool, they remove their fatigues while treading water. Then, they head over to Bost Gym to complete 11 (10-meter) shuttle runs. Next, they will perform the flexed arm hang in the pull-up position inside the CrossFit Gym. Lastly, participants will move toward Spangler Stadium, where they will run 1,000 meters.

The second day of the event will be held in Spartanburg, S.C., and consist of M17 pistol qualification and a 6km-12km timed march.

“ROTC cadets pursue the GAFPB because it measures performance against professional, internationally recognized military standards, not academic or internal ROTC benchmarks,” McElearney shared. “Successfully earning the badge demonstrates a cadet’s discipline, resilience, and readiness to perform under external evaluation, which directly aligns with the program’s mission to develop competent, confident future officers.”

McElearney also noted that participating in the event supports broader institutional goals and strengthens international military partnerships. “The competition further enhances the ROTC program’s professional credibility,” he affirmed, “and provides cadets with a challenging experiential learning opportunity that reinforces leadership, accountability, and excellence prior to commissioning.”

�۶�ֱ�� University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., �۶�ֱ�� prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Become More at .

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�۶�ֱ�� ROTC Commander Receives Outstanding Instructor Award for 4th Brigade

Office of University Communications — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:59:45 +0000

Capt. Richard Taylor Chosen from 38 Universities Representing Seven States

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Capt. Richard Taylor, �۶�ֱ�� University Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Commander, received the Outstanding Instructor Award for the 4th Brigade. He was recognized from a group of instructors at 38 universities located in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Lt. Col. Richard Garey, east region manager of MAT-Inc., came to GWU on Feb. 14 to make the presentation, which included a $1,000 bonus for Taylor. He noted that Taylor was selected for several reasons. One was his display of exceptional leadership skills while working with cadet summer training at Fort Knox, Ky. As a critical incident manager, he was in the tactical operations center and responsible for a large amount of paperwork. “He really distinguished himself there,” Garey praised. “We received just a ton of positive feedback from everybody that worked with him, and because of that, he was selected for this coming summer to serve as the executive officer for the cadet opposing force company.”

Lt. Col. Richard Garey, east region manager of MAT-Inc., left, presented the award to Capt. Richard Taylor, GWU Army ROTC Commander.

Most importantly, Garey added, Taylor received the recognition for the work he does every day as an ROTC commander. “He mentors and coaches, teaches and trains, and really puts his heart and soul into the program and into the development of our next generation of leaders in the Army,” he affirmed. “You talk to anybody who deals with him, and they have nothing but the positive things to say about how much he invests in them personally and professionally.”

Taylor earned his Bachelor of Arts in history, with minors in Chinese and military science. He commissioned in 2014 as a second lieutenant in the armor branch for the South Carolina Army National Guard. In 2019, Taylor deployed to the Middle East, including Kuwait and Iraq. Upon returning from the deployment, he was assigned Company Commander of A Co, 4-118th Infantry Regiment where he currently serves. Among his many awards and decorations, Taylor has earned the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

Capt. Richard Taylor thanked everyone at �۶�ֱ�� for their
support.

Lt. Col. Joseph Frederick was also present for the event. He is department chair and professor of Military Science at UNC-Charlotte, which hosts the 49er Battalion that includes �۶�ֱ��’s Army ROTC. Frederick, who manages the ROTC programs at several universities, congratulated Taylor and affirmed the significance of the award.

Dr. Bobbie Cox, chair of the Department of Public Service, presented Taylor with a gift from the department. She mentioned that Taylor is also a student in �۶�ֱ��’s Master of Public Administration program. “We’re the lucky ones,” she asserted. “We get to work with you every day. We really appreciate you.”

Taylor said he prefers to work in the shadows and was truly humbled to be selected for the honor. He thanked Capt. Ian Marecic, assistant professor of Military Science at �۶�ֱ��, for working with him and sharing his goals and objectives for the program. “The support from Lt. Col. Frederick and everyone at �۶�ֱ��—it’s unparalleled and is what makes our cadets do so well,” he acknowledged. “I couldn’t do it without every single one of y’all. This is truly a dream job.”

Then, speaking to the cadets in the room, Taylor added, “Just keep working. It is about you and that’s why we do it.”

Dr. Bobbie Cox presented Capt. Richard Taylor with a gift to commemorate the award presentation.

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Basic Camp Provides Opportunity for Eligible Rising Juniors to Join Army ROTC at �۶�ֱ��

Office of University Communications — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:47:46 +0000

30-Day Camps Offered Over the Summer Provide Path to Enrollment

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) offers qualified rising juniors (for Fall 2024) an opportunity to enroll in the program at �۶�ֱ�� University. By attending one of the 30-day Basic Camps next summer at Fort Knox, Ky., students will become eligible to enroll in the final two-year Advanced Army ROTC program.

Attending a Basic Camp helped Cadet Parker Corwin, now a senior at �۶�ֱ��, make his decision to enroll in the ROTC program. He also attended the camp, because he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father and older brother who serve in the military.

“Basic camp is the closest experience to basic training you will receive in the ROTC,” Corwin shared. “From the hands-on training as well as the friendships made, it confirmed to me that this was something I wanted to pursue. Over the month, we all became super close friends.”

Cadet Parker Corwin, left, participates in casualty care training.

Corwin noted that camp activities taught him how the Army works and how to be a team leader. He participated in field training and rappelling, and he gained experience with military weapons.

�۶�ֱ��’s Army ROTC is a partner in the 49er Battalion, hosted at UNC-Charlotte. The Department Chair and Professor of Military Science at UNC-Charlotte, Lt. Col. Joseph Frederick, noted several benefits of entering the Army ROTC program through Basic Camp. First, he said, the program is an opportunity for students to determine if serving in the military is right for them, and there is no obligation to serve in the military afterward.

Corwin added that the experience is worth the time and effort. “Go, it is a great 30 days, and you even get paid,” he affirmed. “This is an opportunity not everyone has, and you’re not committing to the ROTC by going. After the month, if you enjoy it and feel ROTC is right for you, then you can commit. If not, you still have that experience.”

Frederick listed other benefits of attending the ROTC Basic Camp:

Students will be flown (for free) to and from Fort Knox, Ky.
Students will receive free meals, free lodging, and a $40 daily per diem while attending.
After completing Basic Camp, the student will be offered (after meeting all contracting requirements) the opportunity contract in the Fall 2024. If they contract, they will receive a signing bonus and also start to receive a monthly, tax-free cadet stipend, during the academic year, until they graduate.
Additionally, if they have a competitive college GPA and do well on the Army Combat Fitness Test, they could end up being awarded a 2- or 2.5-year Army ROTC scholarship. If they receive a scholarship, then they will be required to forfeit the signing bonus mentioned above.

To qualify for Basic Camp, students:

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Can only have four or five semesters remaining (starting in the Fall 2024) until they will complete their bachelor’s degree.
Must be medically cleared to attend by a physician.
Complete the required documentations.

The deadline to apply is May 1, 2024. For more information and further details, students may email Rick Nash, UNC Charlotte Army ROTC, at rnash3@charlotte.edu or call (704) 687-8633.

Note to our readers: This article reflects the University’s tuition and fee schedule at the time of publication. Tuition and financial aid policies change annually. For the most up-to-date and accurate information on current tuition rates and financial aid resources, please visit the University’s official Admissions page.

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Basic Camp Provides Opportunity for Eligible Rising Juniors to Join ROTC at �۶�ֱ��

Office of University Communications — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:20:36 +0000

Three 30-Day Camps Offered Over the Summer Provide Path to Enrollment

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) is offering qualified rising juniors an opportunity to enroll in the program at �۶�ֱ�� University. By attending one of three Basic Camps held this summer at Fort Knox, Ky., students become eligible to enroll in the final two-year Advanced Army ROTC program.

�۶�ֱ��’s Army ROTC is a partner in the 49er Battalion, hosted at UNC-Charlotte. The Department Chair and Professor of Military Science at UNC-Charlotte, Lt. Col. Joseph Frederick, noted several benefits of entering the ROTC program through Basic Camp. The 30-day camps are offered June 26-July 27, July 6-Aug. 6, and July 16-Aug. 16. The deadline to register is one week before the start of each camp.

First, there is no military service obligation to attend the camp, and participating in the program is an opportunity for students to determine if serving in the military is right for them. Other benefits include:

Students will be flown (expenses paid) to and from Fort Knox.
Students will receive free meals, free lodging, and a $40 daily per diem while attending.
After completing Basic Camp, the student will be offered (after meeting all requirements) the opportunity to contract in the fall. If they accept, they will receive a signing bonus and also start to receive monthly, tax-free Cadet stipend, during the academic year, until they graduate.
Additionally, if they have a competitive college GPA and do well on the Army Combat Fitness Test, they could end up being awarded a 2- or 2.5-year Army ROTC scholarship. If they receive a scholarship, then they will be required to forfeit the signing bonus mentioned above.

To qualify for Basic Camp, students:

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Can only have four or five semesters (starting in the fall) remaining until they complete their bachelor’s degree.
Must be medically cleared to attend by their family physician or local physician.
Complete the required documents.

For more information and further details, students may contact Rick Nash, UNC-Charlotte ROTC, at rnash3@uncc.edu or (704) 687-8633.

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�۶�ֱ�� ROTC Cadet Chosen for Honor During Program at Big South Championship

Office of University Communications — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:16:06 +0000

Freshman Zach Morrow Will Receive ROTC Scholarship on Stage at Big South Education Day

Cadet Zach Morrow

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—A cadet from the �۶�ֱ�� University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) will be recognized during the Hercules Tire Big South Championships on March 2 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. Cadet Zach Morrow, a freshman, will be honored as part of the second annual US Army ROTC Big South High School Education Day. High school students are invited to attend this event, which includes admission to the women’s quarterfinals and an opportunity to learn more about the ROTC and Big South colleges and universities.

�۶�ֱ�� ROTC Senior Military Science Instructor Richard Taylor explained that Morrow was selected for the honor because of his diligence in maintaining the academic and physical standards of the ROTC program. “He has shown drive and determination as a young leader, which has been recognized in the fashion of a scholarship,” Taylor praised. “Cadet Morrow is one of the only freshmen in the program who has completed all the requirements and held the standards in place to be awarded a scholarship.”

Recruiting Operations Officer Richard A. Nash of the UNC-Charlotte Army ROTC Department invited Morrow to participate in the recognition, noting that he will receive his scholarship on stage in front of hundreds of high school students from the greater Charlotte area. “We will highlight your achievements to show the high school students in the audience that this opportunity is also available to them,” Nash stated.

Morrow, a homeland security major, decided at a young age that he wanted to join the Army. “I felt as if the ROTC program was the best choice and the gateway to my career,” he affirmed. “It’s an honor for me to be recognized. There are many MS1s that deserve this privilege, and I feel lucky to be chosen.”

Learn more about �۶�ֱ��’s ROTC program here. Big South Championship tickets available

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�۶�ֱ�� Alumnus, Maj. Jeremy Davis, is Speaker for Veterans Day Service

Office of University Communications — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:36:28 +0000

Event Held at the 11^th Hour of the 11^th Day of the 11^th Month Honors Nation’s Servicemen

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—�۶�ֱ�� University will join citizens across America in observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 11 with a service at 11 a.m. in Dover Chapel. The day to honor the nation’s military has been celebrated since 1919, when President Woodrow Wilson established Nov. 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day, when fighting ceased in World War I—on 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.

Wilson said, “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”

Maj. Jeremy Davis

In 1938, congress voted to make the in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day.” In 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting in its place the word “Veterans.” With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

�۶�ֱ��’s Veterans Day Service will include a message from Maj. Jeremy Davis, U.S. Marine Corps. Davis joined the Marine Corps and received his commission as a Second Lieutenant after completing Officers Candidate School (OCS) and graduating from �۶�ֱ�� University in December 2005. He completed the Basic School (TBS) and Air Command and Control Officer’s Course in 2006.

He was promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant and Captain and deployed to Iraq in 2006 and 2008 in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. From 2009-2012, he served as the Recruiting Station (RS) Operations Officer and Executive Officer. During that time RS Fort Lauderdale was ranked second in Eastern Recruiting Region for three straight years.

GWU President Dr. William Downs speaks at last year’s service.

Upon completion of recruiting duty, Captain Davis reported to Expeditionary Warfare School, Quantico, Va. Additionally, he augmented summer training at Officer Candidates school as a platoon commander and history instructor from 2012-2013. Capt. Davis reported to Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38 (MTACS-38) to serve as the Assistant Operations Officer and Tactical Air Command Center (TACC) OIC. In that capacity he deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.

In May 2015, Capt. Davis separated from the Active Component and accessed into the Select Marine Corps Reserve. Presently, Maj. Davis serves as the Recruiting support Officer (RSO) for Recruiting Station Charlotte, N.C. Additionally, Maj. Davis mobilized in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel from October 2019 to April 2020 in Setermoen, Norway, to serve as the Marine Coordination Element Logistics Officer.

His personal awards include: Navy Commendation Medal with two gold stars, Navy Achievement Medal, and Army Achievement Medal. Maj. Davis is selected to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Also participating in the service will be the �۶�ֱ�� University ROTC, and GWU Concert Choir. University Police Officer, Kenneth Phelps, a sergeant in the U.S. Army, will lead the pledge of allegiance. �۶�ֱ�� President Dr. William Downs will give the welcome and invocation. Norma Mott, staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and instructor of nursing, will have the Old Testament Reading, and Nate Evans, second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, will provide the New Testament reading. Interim Vice President for Christian Life and Service Neal Payne will give the closing prayer and benediction.

During the service a slideshow will feature the names of �۶�ֱ�� students, staff and faculty who have served in the military.

Name, Year Graduated, Military Branch, Years of Service, Rank

Ashley Anderson, 2019, Army , second lieutenant
G. Kenneth “Ken” Wilson, 1958 from GW Junior College, U.S. Navy, Korean War, 1955-57
Jeremy Davis, 2005, U.S. Marine Corps, major
Neil Brock, alumnus
Rev. Robert Setzer, 2007/2012, Army 1977-1981, specialist 5
Richard Rick Holbrook, alumnus
Johnny McGee, 1967, Army, Vietnam, 1968-1970, sergeant
James “Jim” Humphries, 2013, Army, 23, SFC E-7
Adam Webb, 2017, U.S. Marine Corps, corporal
Frederick “Fred” Jennings, 2022, USMC, Gulf War, 1995-2003, staff sergeant
Chad Brown, 2005, Army, 8, SSG/E-6
Jarrett Clontz, 2020, Army, over 17 years, sergeant
Ken Queen, 2022, Navy, 20, chief
John Ben Johnson, alumnus
Kathy Sutton, alumna
Garret Allen, alumnus
Kacey Whisler, 2003, Air Force, 2003-2012, OEF and OIF, captain
Tamika Craig, 1995, U.S. Air Force, Desert Shield & Desert Storm, 6
Daniel Buckley, 2012, Army, OIF III, 10, sergeant
William “Bill” Morris, 1990, U.S. Army, 37 years 29 days, colonel AI
Josh Houser, 2007, Army, 12, Major
Jack King, Esquire, 1975, U.S. Marine Corps, 1975-1976, Recalled to Active Duty 1991, major
Andrew McClain, 2021, U.S. Army, 14, Captain
Robert Crawford, D. Min. 2011, U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam, 3, corporal
Glenn Neil Brock, 2001, U.S. Marine Corps, 86-92, E-3
Joseph “Joe” DePriest, 1965, U.S. Army, Vietnam Era, 1967-70, staff sergeant
Lena Clark-Copeland, 1983, U.S. Navy, Persian Gulf War Era, 1985-2000, E5
Judith “Judy” McClain, Non-graduate class of 65, U.S. Air Force, Vietnam, March 1967 to November 1975, staff sergeant, E-5
Ben Reavis, 1973, Army, Vietnam, 1971-1977, specialist
Robert “Rob” Golde, 2014, Marine Corps, 7, captain
Aaron Rabin, 2015, Army, 4, captain
Avis Owens Morrow, 2015, Women’s Army Air Corp (WAAC), World War II
Officer Kenneth Phelps, 1982, U.S. Army, 1983-1990, sergeant
Dale Riviere, 2021, U.S. Marine Corps, OEF, 7, sergeant
Samantha Jo Christopher, 2021, U.S. Marine Corps, 2009-2018, staff sergeant
David Roux, 2021, U.S. Navy, 2012-2015 AD, 2019-present, Reserves, 0-3
Monet Lawton, 2021
Yolande Crisp, 2021
Kevin Ward, 2022, Army, 9, sergeant
Robin Scott Griffin II, 2022, U.S. Marine Corps, 5, sergeant
Hector Garibay, 2022, Army, Dec. 1997 – Feb. 2017, 20, chief warrant officer 3
Roger Queen Jr., 2021, Army, 2011-present, sergeant
Professor Campbell Sr., 2021, U.S. Marine Corps, 4, E3
Blake Smith, 2022, Army, 3.5 years, specialist E-4
Jon Volovski, student, U.S. Air Force, Panama-Gulf II, 1985-2012, MSGT
Keith Bryant, student, Army, 6, first lieutenant
Henry Gagner, student, Army, 4, Corporal
Robert and Debra Hasselwander, students, Army, 16 years, E-5
Robin McClure, student, Army, 2000-2007, E-4 SPC
Ron Newcomb, faculty/staff, U.S. Army, Gulf War, 1988-1991, sergeant
Andrew McClain, faculty/staff
Dr. Lorell Gordon, faculty/staff, Naval Reserves, Desert Storm, 8, second class petty officer
Dr. “Jim” Rennie, faculty/staff, Air Force, Post Vietnam through post 9/11, 30, colonel
Johnny Bostic, faculty/staff

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�۶�ֱ�� ROTC Cadet Perseveres to Earn Master’s and Become an Officer

Office of University Communications — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 20:12:22 +0000

2nd Lt. Ngoufack Tsafack, ’22, Received Help from GWU and Fellow Cadets to Stay in School

A native of Cameroon in Central Africa, Ngoufack Tsafack, ’22, came to America in 2007 to attend The Miller School of Albemarle, a boarding school in Charlottesville, Va. He was a middle school student with a dream of joining the U.S. Army, which he did in 2016.

Recently, he achieved another milestone. Tsafack was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army and received a Master of Accounting degree from �۶�ֱ�� University through the Active Duty Option Program. This two-year program provides active duty enlisted soldiers an opportunity to complete a two-year graduate degree and earn a commission as an army officer.

When he began looking for a master’s program, someone suggested �۶�ֱ�� because of its small community. He loved the campus; everyone he met at �۶�ֱ�� treated all students with respect.

“When I went to the cafeteria, the post office … every time I asked something, they tried to help me. There was just fair play to everybody. They would help any student the same way. That was what affected me the most about �۶�ֱ��. I was very impressed. �۶�ֱ�� received all students that way,” Tsafack affirmed.

2nd Lt. Ngoufack Tsafack receives congratulations from GWU President Dr. William Downs.

Tsafack said his Professor of Accounting, Dr. Earl Godfrey, spent extra time outside of class answering his questions. He appreciated how Instructor of Military Science Capt. Michael Meissner created a family atmosphere among the cadets in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program.

He was grateful for all the kindness shown to him, but what happened next amazed Tsafack even more. Through various conversations, Meissner discovered that Tsafack had been staying in his car on campus. When Tsafack entered the ROTC program, he gave up his housing at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. During the week, the program’s full schedule didn’t allow him to drive back to Columbia, where he had a place to stay with a friend. Having no money for room and board, Tsafack slept in his car and asked his fellow cadets to give him meal punches from their cafeteria plans.

Together, he and Meissner asked �۶�ֱ�� officials for help. “�۶�ֱ�� offered me a room,” Tsafack noted. “I was so shocked that the school would do that.”

Meissner was humbled and surprised that Tsafack endured the situation for a year. “Faced with many challenges, he continued on his pathway to not only graduate with a Master of Accounting, but also receive his commission,” Meissner reflected. “I remember him saying, it will get better. He maintained a positive outlook and continued completing all assignments when in this difficult situation.”

Learn more about the ROTC program at �۶�ֱ�� University.

2nd Lt. Ngoufack Tsafack, center, poses with supporters after the commissioning service.

�۶�ֱ�� University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to six professional schools, 14 academic departments, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., �۶�ֱ�� prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at �۶�ֱ��.edu.

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