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BG Morgan, �Ļ�Ӱ�� Class of 1994, is currently assigned to the Joint Staff, Pentagon as the Deputy Director for Regional Operations, J35. �Ļ�Ӱ�� honored his contributions as an undergraduate student-athlete when he was inducted into the as part of the recent 2024 homecoming festivities. The distinguished letter winner played both baseball and football during his time on The Hill. Following his graduation at �Ļ�Ӱ��, he received his commission in Field Artillery.

“The Joint Commissioning Ceremony is incredibly significant, and it is an honor to play a small role in this year’s event,” said BG Morgan. “�Ļ�Ӱ�� laid the foundation for my military career and instilled in me the values of service and duty to something greater than oneself. Returning to The Hill to address the graduating Class of 2025, having sat on the other side of the podium 30 years ago, is an honor and a moment to celebrate all who earned the privilege to serve this great nation as U.S. military officers.”

His operational assignments include command of the 1st Battalion, 319th AFAR, 82nd Airborne Division and the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI), at Fort Drum, New York. BG Morgan deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq while assigned to the Task Force 1-501 Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) at Fort Richardson, Alaska, and the 18th Field Artillery Brigade, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Additionally, he served in numerous staff positions, including assignments to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), Fort Knox, Kentucky, duty as the Aide-de-Camp to the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, and a previous tour on the Joint Staff as an Operations Officer in the J35.

After commanding the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, BG Morgan’s first General Officer assignment was as the Deputy Commanding General for Support of the 82nd Airborne Division, with a deployment in support of NATO’s Operation EUROPEAN ASSURE, DETER, AND REINFORCE. Following this assignment, BG Morgan served as the 56th Commandant of the Field Artillery School, Fort Still, Oklahoma.

BG Morgan’s awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device, Combat Action Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Irish Jump Wings, and Ranger Tab. He holds Masters Degrees in Leadership Management and National Security Strategy from the National War College, Washington. D.C.

The ROTC Joint Commissioning ceremony will be held Saturday, May 3, at 3:00 p.m. in Shapiro Field House. Information regarding the 2025 Commencement Ceremony and ROTC Joint Commissioning Ceremony can be found on the �Ļ�Ӱ�� webpage.