{"id":215554,"date":"2024-07-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=215554"},"modified":"2024-07-03T08:02:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T08:02:09","slug":"usag-bavaria-recognizes-2024-military-academic-achievement-award-recipients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=215554","title":{"rendered":"USAG Bavaria recognizes 2024 Military Academic Achievement Award recipients"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TOWER BARRACKS, Germany \u2014 The U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Education Center team held a Military Academic Achievement Awards ceremony June 27, 2024 at the Tower View Conference Center to recognize high-achieving students.<\/p>\n

The USAG Bavaria commander, Col. Kevin A. Poole, served as the event\u2019s keynote speaker and welcomed the awardees, their Family members and friends.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an honor to serve as the keynote speaker for this ceremony which recognizes the academic excellence,\u201d Poole said. \u201cNot only the academic excellence, but excellence in community service, excellence in profession and just excellence in being a good human being for this community.\u201d<\/p>\n

The ceremony honored 36 students for their outstanding academic performance and success in addition to the demands of their military life.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the military, we are accustomed to facing challenges head-on, embracing adversity, and overcoming obstacles,\u201d Poole said. \u201cYet, the pursuit of academic excellence while fulfilling our duties is a unique and commendable endeavor. It embodies immense discipline, dedication, and a passionate quest for knowledge, even amidst the challenges of military life.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI have a busy schedule, so I spent a lot of time in the field or undergoing training,\u201d said Sgt. Randolph Jones, reward recipient. \u201cThere have been several occasions when I was up at four in the morning after training, doing homework or working on assignments, shivering in the cold, trying to complete everything on time. These are some of the hardships I faced while pursuing my dream.\u201d<\/p>\n

In his remarks, Col. Poole encouraged the students to continue looking forward as they transition to the next phase of their careers, emphasizing that their educational journey is ongoing.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou all have done outstanding work, but it doesn\u2019t stop here,\u201d he said. \u201cIt only continues even after you achieve. Education is a continuous, lifelong process and you will educate yourself through your interactions with other human beings, through your ability to lead other human beings, as well as any other interaction with family members, friends, and so forth.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Soldiers, Family members, and civilians attended various universities and offered advice for the next generation of learners.<\/p>\n

Tyler Webb, enrolled at the University of Maryland, received an associate degree in general studies while also pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in criminal justice.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course, honestly, as much as people say it, sometimes you just have to want it,\u201d he said. \u201cNaturally, we all want it. But often, the hardest thing is overcoming a lack of motivation, right? I believe that once you start to see your goals as achievable, all you need to do is get up and take action.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sgt. Brianna Ramirez obtained an associate degree in general studies. She too obtained it through the University of Maryland.<\/p>\n

She advises others, “…don\u2019t give up.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you begin to fall behind or encounter difficulties, be open and honest with your command and professors,\u201d she said. \u201cOften, they are willing to work with you to help you continue pursuing your goal.”<\/p>\n

For pictures of the graduation, visit https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjBx9o7<\/a><\/p>\n

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Here is the list of the recognized individuals:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Awardees<\/strong><\/p>\n