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09/09/2021

Ever wonder how everyone was able to be accepted into the Army's Broadening Programs? Wonder what it takes? How to prepare? Timeline? Well, "Let's Talk About It!" Join the Washington DC Chapter of the Rocks, Inc on Wednesday, 15 September @ 6pm via Zoom to learn more about these programs from people who are currently enrolled. Also, learn about the SAMS Goodpaster PhD program! Sign up at https://therocksdc.org/calendar-of-events/

05/11/2021

Former Birmingham Police Chief A.C. Roper will become the first African American to achieve the rank of U.S Army Reserve lieutenant general.

Maj. Gen. Roper’s upcoming promotion, announced last week, will put him as deputy commander of the United States Northern Command, United States Element, North American Aerospace Defense Command at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado. In his new role, Roper will help lead U.S. Northern Command in anticipating, preparing and responding to threats against North America and within Northern Command’s assigned area of responsibility; and provide oversight of U.S. Northern Command’s Defense Support to Civil Authorities.

Maj. Gen. Roper’s upcoming promotion, announced last week, will put him as deputy commander of the United States Northern Command, United States Element, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado.

03/27/2021

This move would put a military official as the head of the House's security apparatus following the deadly Jan. 6 riot, which left several dead, including a Capitol Police officer.

03/26/2021

Join the National Board of the ROCKS, Inc. as we speak with General Michael Xavier Garrett and he shares with us, his Army journey to becoming a four star general and commander of one of the largest units in our Army.

General Garrett, the son of a Command Sergeant Major; born in Cleveland, Ohio; attended high school in Germany; and graduated from Xavier University in Ohio. Listen as he shares with us his Army journey: the perspective of Cadet Garrett, talks about his mentors which include one of his Division CSMs, his father; his thoughts on the dynamics at Fort Hood, witnessing the riot at out nation's capitol and much more. Listen as he shares his story that will give you insights on addressing challenges and will help you to create your own moments of triumph and success story.

The Buffalo Soldiers Series Part 7: Michael X. Garrett on April 10th 2021 at 10:00 AM (EST).

Register today @ www.rocksinc.org

03/16/2021

Congratulations to all ROCKS Awards recipients.