Gen. B.B. Bell retired from the U.S. Army in 2008 following 39 years of military service. He graduated from the University of Chattanooga in 1969 with a degree in business administration. His first-person reflection on what it meant to serve in the military originally appeared in the summer 2023 issue of Our Tennessee.
ROTC students experience Army in the sky on Blackhawk helicopter
On Wednesday, Nov. 1, UTC ROTC cadets had a chance to ride in a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter piloted by a UTC alum, Capt. Jonathan White.
Afternoon of paintball a ‘hit’ with ROTC students
A UTC ROTC training exercise recently took place in the paintball arena, with 30 cadets participating in the program.
Thank you for your service
On Jan. 6, Michelle Pelfrey will retire after 15 years as an administrative assistant in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Military Science.
Goal of new UTC ROTC commander: Recruit, train and inspire future leaders
Capt. Stuart Allgood recently began a two-year stint as head of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Military Science. As part of his position, he oversees the UTC Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program.
Looking back on 2021
The biggest stories of UTC in 2021.
ROTC commissions largest class of officers at UTC since 2007
12 ROTC graduates are now U.S. Army second lieutenants.
Maj. Kevin Beavers: Serving with honor and distinction
A virtual observation of Veterans Day will feature several University-produced videos along with a compilation of submitted clips from well-wishers thanking military veterans. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga video production team has created a multi-pronged tribute to honor and show appreciation for those who have served in the United States military. The video…
Brown and Crain pursuing similar goals both in school and after
Brother2Brother When: 5:30 p.m. Every Tuesday Where: University Center’s Ocoee or Hiwassee Room. On John Crain’s right arm is a tattoo of his smiling grandmother—Brenda Woolridge—along with the date of her birthday and a quote: “Mothers don’t fear death. Their only fear is leaving their children in the world knowing that no one will love…
ROTC at UTC commissions eight new officers
Eight ROTC cadets from UTC have been commissioned as second lieutenants in the Army.