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July 7, 2026
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Tennessee Graduates First Class of Drone Training Course 

A class of 12 drone experts graduated from the Tennessee Army National Guard’s new Small Unmanned Aircraft Master Trainer Course in Smyrna, Tennessee. According to a National Guard report, the course gave service members the information needed to implement unmanned aircraft into mission plans and best utilize their capabilities.  

Mississippi University Partnership Trains Military Nurses 

The University of Southern Mississippi has created a partnership with the Army and Air Force ROTC program to help ROTC cadets get spots in the university’s Bachelor of Science in nursing program. According to a press release, eight cadets will have positions reserved in the program if they meet admission requirements. 

National Guard photo by Bailey Breving 

July 7, 2026
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