APSU ROTC team ‘strong,’ ‘motivated’ for Sandhurst competition
April 9, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) ROTC Ranger Challenge team arrived in West Point, New York, on Sunday, ready to compete in its first-ever Sandhurst competition.
“They’re pretty motivated, and they think they’re going to do really well, and I do too,” Keith Colman, the team’s coach, said. “They’re real strong. They’ve been training hard for three months now.”
The Austin Peay State University ROTC Ranger Challenge team practices on a Zodiac boat at Liberty Park in Clarksville a week before the Sandhurst competition April 12th-13th at West Point, New York. (Benny Little, APSU)
Seven ‘Green to Gold’ soldiers make up Austin Peay State University’s Ranger Challenge team
March 26, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The U.S. Military Academy at West Point recently featured Austin Peay’s ROTC Ranger Challenge team on its website ahead of the prestigious Sandhurst 2019, the world’s premier academy-level military skills competition.
In doing so, West Point officials noted Austin Peay’s team includes seven active-duty soldiers participating in the Army’s Green to Gold program.
Kylie Head, center, is one of seven ROTC cadets on Austin Peay State University’s Ranger Challenge who is in the Green to Gold program. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University ROTC Ranger Challenge team heading to prestigious West Point competition
March 14, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Ranger Challenge team will be one of 16 ROTC teams to compete next month at West Point’s Sandhurst 2019, the world’s premier academy-level military skills competition.
The Austin Peay State University Ranger Challenge Team. (APSU)
This February, APSU looks back at how Sidney Brown’s life intersects with history
February 20, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – On a mild November evening, Sidney Brown, 87, stood along the sidelines at Austin Peay State University’s Fortera Stadium. He wore a blue blazer, which sagged from all the medals pinned above the left pocket, and a ball cap for the 555th Parachute Infantry, the U.S. Army’s famed all-black airborne unit.
Austin Peay State University alumnus and Command Sgt. Maj. Retired Sidney Brown is honored with an endowed military and ROTC scholarship on Wednesday, August 31st, 2016. (Beth Lowary, APSU)
APSU ROTC cadets finish second at Bold Warrior Challenge
November 21, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville,TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) Governor’s Guard ROTC cadets continue to show why they’re among the best in the nation.
Their latest achievement – finishing runner-up in the 7th Brigade ROTC Bold Warrior Challenge November 2nd-4th, 2018 at Fort Knox, Kentucky – strengthens the battalion’s claim to an eighth General Douglas MacArthur Award, which goes to the eight top-performing ROTC units in U.S. Army Cadet Command.
Standing from the left are Paul Kearney, Braydon Donnell, Alden Marvin, Thomas Rose, Steven Price, coach Keith Colman, Jasmine Barrios, Kylie Head, Brendan Hagens; kneeling from the left are Daniel Cole, Wesley Gray and Thomas Porter.
Retired Lt. Gen. Bailey recognized at 2018 APSU Military Alumni Homecoming Dinner
November 7, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Military Alumni Chapter and the APSU National Alumni Association hosted the Military Alumni Chapter Homecoming Dinner on Friday, October 26th, 2018. A reception was held at 5:30pm prior to the dinner.
All funds raised through ticket sales were designated to benefit the CW3 (R) Scott Schroeder Scholarship Endowment and the Mrs. Joyce Luster Scholarship Endowment for deserving APSU students.
Mike O’Malley, chair of the Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees, and APSU President Alisa White present retired Lt. Gen. Ron Bailey with his award.
APSU honoring veterans and active-duty personnel during Military Appreciation Football Game November 17th
November 6, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – November isn’t a typical month at Austin Peay State University (APSU). As the state’s leader in higher education for military-affiliated students, the institution traditionally recognizes the entire month, with its connection to Veterans Day, as an extended salute to all veterans and active-duty military personnel.
In previous years, the Austin Peay State University football team has worn special uniforms to honor the military.
New APSU vice president to speak at University’s Military and Veteran Graduate Recognition Ceremony August 8th
July 31, 2018
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Retired Lt. Gen Ronald Bailey, Austin Peay State University vice president for external affairs, will be the guest speaker at APSU’s Summer 2018 Military and Veteran Graduate Recognition Ceremony this August.
The ceremony, set for 5:00pm on August 8th, 2018 in the APSU Morgan University Center, honors the University’s graduating students who are either veterans, active-duty military personnel, reservists or members of the National Guard.
Austin Peay State University vice president for external affairs retired Lt. Gen Ronald Bailey.
Retired Marine general to lead external affairs at APSU
July 18, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Retired Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey, former deputy commandant for Plans, Polices and Operations for the U.S. Marine Corps, was recently named vice president for external affairs at Austin Peay State University. Bailey, a 1977 APSU graduate, will oversee the University’s offices of advancement, communication and strategic initiatives.
Retired Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey, vice president for external affairs at Austin Peay State University.
Real estate titan Hunter-Kelly to speak at Austin Peay State University commencement on May 4th
April 25, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Valerie Hunter-Kelly, co-owner of Keller Williams Realty-Clarksville and a nationally recognized real estate professional, will deliver the keynote address at Austin Peay State University’s Spring Commencement on May 4th, 2018 in the APSU Dunn Center.
Hunter-Kelly has more than 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, and she is the listing specialist for The Air Assault Team at Keller Williams.
Valerie Hunter-Kelly to give keynote address at the APSU Spring Commencement on Friday, May 4th, 2018.
