Retired UT librarian Linda Behrend researched and edited Anne Wetzell Armstong’s memoir, Of Time and Knoxville: Fragment of an Autobiography.
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Last fall former UT Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications, Margie Nichols, her husband, and their friend explored the countries of Kenya and Tanzania for three weeks.
Holiday sweaters brightened the annual holiday reception on December 19 in Neyland Stadium’s Lauricella Center as retirees caught up with friends.
Lieutenant Colonel Cid Heidel graduated from the University of Tennessee in December 1969 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Adjutant General Corps. Heidel made significant contributions to the US Army Reserve (USAR) throughout his service to the 844th Engineer Battalion, the 3292 USAR School and 125th Army Command. In 1971, Heidel was … Read more
Mr. James A. Haslam, II, graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1952. He was on active duty from 1953 to 1955, and served as a Company Commander of an Engineer Combat Company in Korea from 1954 to 1955. Following … Read more
Captain James Ragain, US Navy retired, graduated from the University of Tennessee in June 1976 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant into the Medical Service Corps. In 1980, Ragain resigned his active duty commission to attend the UT Health Science Center (UTHSC) dental school. Following graduation from dental school in 1984, he was commissioned … Read more
Colonel Walker graduated from University of Tennessee in June 1959 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Infantry, and then branch transferred into the Transportation Corps in 1961. Walker served three tours in Vietnam as a combat helicopter pilot. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary heroism and gallantry. This master aviator … Read more
Major General (RET) James R. Montgomery graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1952 and was commissioned as a 2LT in the Transportation Corps. MG Montgomery, following his active duty time, served in several command and staff positions of increasing responsibility culminating as Commanding General of the 310th Theater Areas Command, Ft. Belvoir, VA. … Read more
Colonel Jill M. Newman graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1987 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Chemical Corps. Her assignments included: brigade chemical officer, maintenance platoon leader, combat developments officer (Battlefield Automation), company commander, secretary of the general staff, and company and battalion tactical officer at the USMA, West Point. … Read more
Major General John E. Cardwell graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in June 1984 and was commissioned a second lieutenant in Armor. After the Armored Basic Course and Ranger School, his active-duty assignments included Germany, Fort Knox, and service with the 82nd Airborne Division during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. In 1994, Cardwell … Read more
