Two graduating seniors at Arkansas Tech University were commissioned as second lieutenants in the Arkansas Army National Guard during a ceremony at Witherspoon Auditorium in Russellville on Friday, Aug. 6.
Logan Via of Russellville was commissioned as an infantry officer, while Kolbey Wood of Clarksville was commissioned as a field artillery officer. Via and Wood completed the U.S. Army ROTC program as part of their course of study at Arkansas Tech.
Via is graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in wellness and fitness. Wood has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture business.
Capt. John P. Mitchell served as guest speaker at the commissioning ceremony. Capt. Kevin T. Niemczyk was master of ceremonies.
Learn more about the ATU U.S. Army ROTC program at www.atu.edu/rotc.
