The body of an American soldier is dropped inside of a home in Iraq. The floors of the home are secured with deadly bombs. The surrounding soldiers' first instinct is to run inside before the life threatening ammunition kills him.The captain in charge yells to them, "No!" This changes the very outcome of the situation, and saves the lives of several men on his squad.
That detrimental decision containing wisdom and defined leadership, is the type of service and experience that can be expected from Maj. Jeffery Williams, a professor of military science and battalion commander at Florida A&M University since July 29.
On Monday at 2 p.m., Williams, 39, joined by Florida A&M University President James Ammons, faculty and staff, will be sworn in his new rank as lt. colonel in a ceremony at the Quadrangle.
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