Monday, May 12, 2025 / 2:00PM / Convocation Center
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SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
- Welcome
- National Anthem
- Invocation
- Guest Speaker – LTG Sean Gainey
- Commissioning
- Army Song
- Conclusion
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LTG SEAN A. GAINEY, COMMANDING GENERAL, USASMDC
Lieutenant General Sean A. Gainey assumed command of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command and Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense on Jan. 9, 2024. In this role, he leads 2,600 military and civilian professionals in their no-fail mission of providing the Army and joint force trained and equipped space and global ballistic missile defense forces, and space, missile defense and high-altitude capabilities. The command serves as the Army Service Component Command to U.S. Space Command and U.S. Strategic Command and as the ASCC for ground-based midcourse defense to U.S. Northern Command.
Gainey graduated from Georgia Southern University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Air Defense Artillery. He also earned a Master of Science in personnel management from Central Michigan University. His professional military education includes the Air Defense Officer Basic and Advanced courses, Command and General Staff College, and Senior Service College at the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security, where he earned a Master of Science in national security and resource strategy.
Gainey most recently served as the director, Joint C-UAS Office, and director, Fires in the G3/5/7, Headquarters Department of the Army. Other assignments include: chaparral/stinger platoon leader, Avenger Battery executive officer and assistant operations officer, 5th Battalion, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Bamberg, Germany; assistant operations officer and commander of Charlie Battery, 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Fort Bliss, Texas; Air Defense Artillery observer/controller and G3 plans officer, Combat Maneuver Training Center, Hohenfels, Germany; battalion executive officer and later brigade operations officer, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery, U.S. Army Europe; lieutenant colonel assignment officer and executive officer to the director of Officer Personnel Management Directorate, U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Alexandria, Virginia; commander, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery, Kaiserslautern, Germany; chief of Air and Missile Defense Division, U.S. Army Europe; commander, 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; chief, Global Force Management Division, Joint Staff, J3, Washington, DC; deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Cadet Command, Fort Knox, Kentucky; commanding general, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii; and deputy director for Force Protection, J-8, overseeing the Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization, the Joint Requirements Office for CBRN Defense, and the Force Protection Division.
He has deployed in support of Operation Southern Watch, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Joint Task Force-East, and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Gainey’s awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal (with one oak leaf cluster), Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (with four oak leaf clusters), Army Commendation Medal (with three oak leaf clusters), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (with one oak leaf cluster), Air Force Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, and Parachutist Badge.
JUSTUS ARMENTEROS
2LT Justus Armenteros is from El Paso, Texas. He will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. While in ROTC, he was a recipient of a 3-Year ROTC Scholarship and completed an internship with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department. 2LT Armenteros will commission National Guard, Military Police.
CHELSEY BREWTON
2LT Chelsey Brewton is from Augusta, Georgia. She will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. While in ROTC, 2LT Brewton was simultaneously enlisted in the Georgia National Guard and was a member of the Ranger Challenge team. 2LT Brewton will commission National Guard, Adjutant General.
BENJAMIN CALVERT
2LT Benjamin Calvert enlisted in Casa Grande, Arizona in 2017. He will graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management. While in ROTC, 2LT Calvert was the recipient of a 3-Year Green to Gold Scholarship and served as the Eagle Battalion Commander for Fall 2024. He was also active in intramural dodgeball and the Statesboro Motorcycle Club. Additional awards include the Eagle Battalion’s 2024-2025 Top Eagle Award, 2025 GEN George C. Marshall award the HOPE Scholarship, the George Nichols Scholarship, the Lowe/Walker Memorial Scholarship, and the Roger Tollett Memorial Scholarship. 2LT Calvert was named a Distinguished Military Student and will commission Active Duty, Field Artillery, branch detail Engineer.
AUGUSTINE DEBRAH
2LT Augustine Debrah was born in Kumasi, Ghana. He will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. While in ROTC, 2LT Debrah was a member of the Georgia Army National Guard, Color Guard, and Ranger Challenge. Additionally, he was active in intramural sports and the African Student Association. He was a recipient of the HOPE Scholarship. 2LT Debrah will commission Active Duty, Signal Corps, branch detail Chemical.
WILLIAM DYE
2LT William Dye is from Guyton, Georgia. He will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. While in ROTC, 2LT Dye was a member of the Georgia Army National Guard, member of the Color Guard and Ranger Challenge teams, and served for two years as a Cadet Association officer, most recently as President. He was the recipient of the Bronze Medal of Merit Award, the American Legion Award, the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Award, and the HOPE Scholarship. Additionally, he was a member of the club Rugby team and Phi Eta Sigma honor society. 2LT Dye was named a Distinguished Military Student and will commission Active Duty, Armor.
ABIGAIL DULMAGE
2LT Abigail Dulmage is from Houston, Texas. She will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. She joined the Eagle Battalion through the Green to Gold program, Active Duty Option and was a recipient of the HOPE Scholarship. 2LT Dulmage will commission Active Duty, Transportation.
KIAMBER EDWARDS
2LT Kiamber Edwards is from Sparta, Georgia. She will graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management, with an emphasis in Logistics and Intermodal Transportation. While in ROTC, 2LT Edwards was simultaneously enlisted in the Georgia National Guard and a member of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority. Additionally, she was the recipient of a 2-Year GRFD Scholarship, the HOPE Scholarship, and the Intermodal Association of North America Scholarship for Logistics. 2LT Edwards will commission National Guard, Quartermaster.
CALEB GRAHAM
2LT Caleb Graham is from Dallas, Texas. He will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice & Criminology. While in ROTC, 2LT Graham was a member of the Color Guard and Ranger Challenge teams. He was the recipient of a 3-Year ROTC Scholarship and the Cadet Association Scholarship. He was also active in the Fencing Club. 2LT Graham will commission National Guard, Infantry.
JORDAN HENDRIX
2LT Jordan Hendrix is from Statesboro, Georgia. He will graduate with a Master of Arts in Professional Communication and Leadership. 2LT Hendrix previously served on Active Duty and joined the Eagle Battalion through Green to Gold – Active Duty Option. 2LT Hendrix will commission Active Duty, Signal Corps.
ASHANTE HILL
2LT Ashante Hill is from Atlanta, Georgia. She will graduate with a Master of Public Administration. While at Georgia Southern, 2LT Hill was a member of the Georgia Army National Guard and the university’s All-Girl Cheer team, winning two national titles during her time. 2LT Hill will commission Active Duty, Adjutant General.
ETHAN LASENYIK
2LT Ethan Lasenyik is from Woodstock, Georgia. He will graduate Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. 2LT Lasenyik was the recipient of a 3-Year ROTC Scholarship, the COL Charles and Mary Collins ROTC Leadership Scholarship, the HERO Scholarship, and the Albert Deal Nursing Scholarship. Additionally, he received the Veterans of Foreign Wars ROTC citation and medal. He was active in intramural sports, Phi Delta Theta fraternity, Connection Church, and volunteer work. 2LT Lasenyik will commission Active Duty, Nurse Corps.
MARK MASON
2LT Mark Mason is from Binghamton, New York. He will graduate Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Psychology and Public Administration. 2LT Mason came to Georgia Southern through the Green to Gold program, Active Duty Option. While in ROTC, he was a member of the Color Guard team and a recipient of the Sergeant York Award. 2LT Mason will commission Active Duty, Aviation.
SKYLER PARKER
2LT Skyler Parker is from Augusta, Georgia. He will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. While at Georgia Southern, he was active in Collegiate 100 and a recipient of the HOPE Scholarship. 2LT Parker will commission National Guard, Armor.
GABRIEL RAMIREZ
2LT Gabriel Ramirez is from Tampa, Florida. He will graduate Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. While in ROTC, 2LT Ramirez was a member of the Color Guard team and was named a Distinguished Military Student. Additionally, he was involved with the Student Nurses Association, Catholic Eagles, Tau Sigma, Sigma Theta Tau, Senior 2 Task Team and will serve as the class speaker for the Class of 2025 Nursing cohort. He was the recipient of a 3-Year ROTC Scholarship, the COL Charles and Mary Collins ROTC Leadership Scholarship, and the Eagle Battalion’s 2024-2025 Top Nurse Award. He will commission Active Duty, Nurse Corps.
ANDREW RODGERS, III
2LT Andrew Rodgers, III is from Savannah, Georgia. He will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. While in ROTC, 2LT Rodgers was a member of the Color Guard and Ranger Challenge teams and was active in intramural flag football and ultimate frisbee. He was the recipient of a 3-Year ROTC Scholarship and the HOPE Scholarship. 2LT Rodgers was designated as a Distinguished Military Student and will commission Active Duty, Military Police.
LEKIA SINGLETARY
2LT Lekia Singletary is from Lake City, South Carolina. She will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. While at Georgia Southern, 2LT SIngletary was a member of the Color Guard team and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She previously served on Active Duty and was a recipient of a 2-Year Green to Gold scholarship and the HOPE Scholarship. 2LT Singletary will commission Active Duty, Adjutant General, branch detail Chemical.
SARAH SMITH
2LT Sarah Smith is from Glennville, Georgia. She will graduate Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. 2LT Smith was the recipient of a 3-Year GRFD ROTC Scholarship, the Bothwell “Snag” Johnson ROTC Scholarship, the COL Charles and Mary Collins ROTC Scholarship, and the HOPE Scholarship. While at Georgia Southern, she was a member of the Georgia Army National Guard and Student Government Association. 2LT Smith was designated as a Distinguished Military Student and will commission National Guard, Signal Corps.
CHARLES THURMOND
2LT Charles Thurmond is from Modesto, California. He will graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management, with an emphasis in Logistics and Intermodal Transportation. While in ROTC, 2LT Thurmond served as Color Guard OIC and Battalion S3 while participating in intramural softball, archery, and shooting. Additionally, he was a recipient of a 4-Year Green to Gold Hip Pocket Scholarship. 2LT Thurmond will commission National Guard, Field Artillery.
SILVIA TORRES
2LT Silvia Torres is from Lawrenceville, Georgia. She will graduate Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. While in ROTC, she was enlisted in the Army Reserve and a member of the Color Guard and Ranger Challenge teams. Additionally, she worked part-time as a substitute teacher for an after-school program. She was the recipient of the COL Charles and Mary Collins ROTC Leadership Scholarship and the HOPE Scholarship. 2LT Torres was named a Distinguished Military Student and will commission Reserve Duty, Medical Services.
SYNA USI-MENDEZ CINTRON
2LT Syna Usi-Mendez Cintron is from Oak Harbor, Washington. She will graduate Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. 2LT Usi-Mendez Cintron came to Georgia Southern via the Green to Gold program’s Active Duty Option. While in ROTC, 2LT Usi-Mendez Cintron was a member of the Ranger Challenge and Color Guard teams and served as the Armstrong Campus representative for Cadet Association. Additionally, she served as treasurer for Psi Chi International Honor Society. 2LT Usi-Mendez Cintron will commission Active Duty, Medical Services.
JAYLA YOUNG
2LT Jayla Young is from Columbus, Georgia. She will graduate with a Master’s degree in Sports Medicine, with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning. While at Georgia Southern, 2LT Young was the recipient of a 2-Year ROTC Scholarship, played intramural volleyball, and served as a student assistant for Georgia Southern Athletics. Additionally, she was inducted as a N-Sister for the National Council of Negro Women, served as Leading Women of Tomorrow Public Relations, and elected Treasurer for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. 2LT Young will commission Reserve Duty, Quartermaster.
ARMY SONG
First to fight for the right,
And to build the Nation’s might,
And the Army goes rolling along.
Proud of all we have done,
Fighting till the battle’s done,
And the Army goes rolling along.
Refrain:
Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hey!
The Army’s on its way,
Count off the cadence loud and strong,
For where e’er we go,
You will always know
That the Army goes rolling along.