Medal of Honor recipient Adkins shares story in new book

President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor to retired Army Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins during a ceremony at the White House.

President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor to retired Army Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins during a ceremony at the White House.

Troy University alumnus Bennie Adkins, whose heroism during the Vietnam War earned him a belated Medal of Honor in 2014, is sharing his story in his own words with a new book out now.

In “A Tiger Among Us,” written with author Katie Lamar Jackson, Adkins shares the harrowing account of the vicious four-day battle…

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Army announces earlier tuition assistance for Soldiers

Troy University officials say they welcome the changes to the Army's TA policy.

Troy University officials say they welcome the changes to the Army's TA policy.

The Army announced last week that Soldiers will have access to tuition assistance a year earlier than they have to this point.

According to an official Army press release, “Soldiers will no longer have to wait one year after completing their Advanced Individual Training to receive tuition assistance. Soon, tuition assistance will be available immediately…

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TROY for Troops Center at Clarksville site

Troy University invited members of the military and their families to a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new center in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Troy University invited members of the military and their families to a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new center in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Troy University recently celebrated the opening of a TROY for Troops Center at the University’s site in Clarksville, Tennessee.

A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony took place in May for the center, which features a day room with cable television, computers with printing capability, a study space and coffee, among other amenities.

Area Coordinator…

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TROY TrojanVision to salute military, veterans with Memorial Day programming

TROY TrojanVision will offer special programming honor military and veterans on Memorial Day.

TROY TrojanVision will offer special programming honor military and veterans on Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is May 28, and TROY TrojanVision has scheduled a lineup of programs honoring veterans and those who have given their lives in defense of the United States of America, along with programs that tell the distinctive TROY story of giving back to those who serve.  All times are CDT.

The lineup starts with…

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