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Georgia Military College’s 146th Corps of Cadets Hosts 3rd Annual Leadership & Character Development Course
Georgia Military College’s 146th Corps of Cadets Hosts 3rd Annual Leadership & Character Development Course
The 146th Corps of Cadets at Georgia Military College (GMC) successfully hosted the 3rd annual Leadership & Character Development Course (LCDC) on GMC’s Main Campus. This week-long program is designed to enhance Cadets’ leadership capabilities through immersive training in servant-leadership, ethical decision-making, and team building.
The course began with a keynote address from GMC Prep School alumnus and U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Alexus Grynkewich (c/o ‘89), setting the tone for a transformative experience. Lt. Gen. Grynkewich serves as the Director for Operations, J-3 Joint Staff, assisting the Chairman in carrying out responsibilities as the principal military advisor to the President and Secretary of Defense. Having GMC Cadets hear from a strategic leader currently working our nation’s military efforts is an incredible opportunity. The lessons Lt. Gen. Grynkewich shared with Cadets will be carried with them as they begin their own military careers after GMC.
To close out the first day, Lt. Gen. Grynkewich joined Lieutenant General Terry Ferrell, USA (Ret) and Lieutenant General Steve Whitcomb, USA (Ret) for a senior leadership panel sharing important experiences and lessons in leading joint strategic operations. Each of these leaders brought unique perspectives from their areas of service to help Cadets think earlier about the decisions they make in their careers before they rise to the level of joint strategic operations.
The following day, Cadets participated in dynamic sessions led by GMC’s own faculty and staff including Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff Jill Robbins teaching Values-Driven Leadership and Team Culture, Professor Eddie Zipperer sharing lessons of Historical Significance of Current Events in Ukraine, Commandant of Cadets GMC Colonel Rob Ramirez sharing Attributes in Leadership, and Deputy Commandant of Cadets Major Ben Carrick sharing insights into Leadership and Decision Making.
Day 3 of LCDC was hosted in the GMC Theatre at the NewDay USA Center for Leadership, where Cadets heard from the Honorable Amanda Petty, Judge of the Superior Courts, Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit, on Organizational Power and Influence. They also attended a session on Building Organizational Teams led by GMC’s Vice President of Auxiliary & Facility Operations, Millie Parke.
On Day 4, the focus shifted to teamwork and competition, as Cadets engaged in squad-led competitions, testing their resilience through obstacle courses, gauntlet challenges, tire flips, and other physically demanding events.
The program concluded on Friday with a Leader Q&A featuring Colonel Stewart C. Lindsay, Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade Commander, Colonel Neil J. Myres, 199th Infantry Brigade Commander, and Lieutenant Colonel Jace Walden, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Executive Officer, all who provided guidance on ethical decision-making and service-oriented leadership.
Cadets finished the week with the tradition of the Military Ball, a Cadet-organized event. The keynote speaker was CSM Walls of U.S. Army Cadet Command.
Georgia Military College is proud to provide an unparalleled leadership development experience for its cadets, equipping them with the skills and character necessary to lead with integrity and excellence. The success of LCDC highlights GMC’s commitment to shaping the next generation of military and civilian leaders.
