STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University’s Dr. Anthony Edwards recently completed a round of rigorous training and coursework in Texas State Guard Officer Candidate School. The training is designed to transform civilian professionals into military leaders.

Dr. Edwards, a second lieutenant in the state guard’s 1^st Brigade, is an Assistant Professor of educational leadership and technology and Director of Tarleton Online. He earned a doctoral degree in educational leadership and policy studies from Tarleton in 2013.

“The soldiers of the Texas State Guard have answered the call to help fellow Texans during times of need for more than eight decades,” said Brig. Gen. Anthony Woods. “The men and women of the Texas State Guard selflessly give of their time and talent to support civil authorities when emergencies strike. I’m proud to serve with these outstanding troops. Through training and professionalism, they have earned a reputation as the premier state guard organization in the United States.”

Those who successfully complete the program are expected to rise through the commissioned officer ranks, making critical decisions and leading Texas State Guard missions in response to emergencies and disasters statewide.
For more information, go to www.join.txsg.state.tx.us .

A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.