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LTC Tyrek Swaby –ÌýProfessor of Military Science

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Tyrek Swaby is from Texas City, TX. He has been the Professor of Military Science for Grambling State University since July 2024, where he oversees the Army ROTC program at Grambling State University, Louisiana Tech University, and the University of Louisiana at Monroe. LTC Swaby holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from the United States Military Academy and a Master of Science Degree in Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) from the University of Houston.

He commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Armor Branch in May 2004. His initial assignment upon completion of the Armor Officer Basic Course was in Fort Hood, TX as a Scout Platoon Leader and later Troop Executive Officer in B Troop, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry. Upon completion of the Maneuver Captain’s Career Course, he returned to Fort Hood Texas and served as a Battle Captain, S3 Plans Officer, and Assistant S3 in 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery and 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry. He would next take command of B Troop, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry and move the unit to Fort Carson, CO.

Upon completion of command and graduate school, he served as a chemistry instructor and assistant course director at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY. As a field grade officer, LTC Swaby served as a G35 Planner at the 3rd Infantry Division, Battalion Executive Officer for 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry, and Battalion Executive Officer for Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division all at Fort Stewart, GA.

LTC Swaby would go on to serve at U.S. Army Central in Shaw Air Force Base, SC as a G33 Operations Officer, Deputy Chief of Operations, and finally as the Executive Officer to the G-3/5/7. Most recently he has served at the U.S. Army Joint Modernization Command in Fort Bliss, TX as Deputy Chief of Future Operations, Chief of Experimentation Control, and finally Chief of Plans.

LTC Swaby has deployed in support of Operation Iraq Freedom (Taji, Iraq and Baghdad, Iraq), Operation Enduring Freedom (Badghis, Afghanistan), and Operation Freedom Sentinel (Bagram, Afghanistan)

His military education includes Armor Officer Basic Course, Maneuver Captain’s Career Course, the Command and General Staff College, Cavalry Leader’s Course, Airborne School, and the Red Team Member Course.

His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (5 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Commendation Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), the Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Parachutist Bade, and the Combat Action Badge. He also permanently awarded the following unit awards: the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), the Valorous Unit Award (2 Oak Leaf Clusters), and the Meritorious Unit Citation.

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CPT Ashely Williams – Assistant Professor of Military Science

CPT Ashley S. Williams is from Gibsland, LA and enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard, Headquarters Support Company (HSC), 527^thÌýEngineer Battalion located in Ruston, LA in November 2000. She attended Louisiana Officer Candidate School (OCS) and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in October 2011, branching Adjutant General. Her first assignment was Battalion S1 for the 527^thÌýEngineer Battalion. Subsequent assignments include Engineer Construction Company Platoon Leader (2015-2016), Environmental Officer (2017-2020), Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Battalion S1 / Personnel Officer with the 527^thÌýEngineer Battalion (2021-2025) and Commander of the Headquarters Headquarters Company (HHC), 527^thÌýEngineer Battalion (2021-2024). CPT Williams has earned an additional military branch (Engineer) as well as the Level 2 Master Resiliency Trainer skill identifier.Ìý

As a federal technician for the Louisiana National Guard, CPT Williams served as the LANG Joint Force Headquarters SARC / Program Manager from 2014-2021, traveling the state to provide comprehensive training and response services from the LANG Headquarters at Jackson Barracks – New Orleans, LA . In 2020, she volunteered to join the 256^thÌýInfantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) and deployed as the Brigade SARC, stationed in Erbil, Iraq. Upon arriving in country, due to her extensive experience, technical skill, and professionalism, CPT Williams was appointed as the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve SARC, responsible for the entire CJTF-OIR area of operations, reporting directly to U.S. Army Lt. General Paul T. Calvert, CJTF-OIR Commander. Ìý

ÌýIn addition to her military service, CPT Williams shaped young hearts and minds as an educator from 2006-2014, having taught English and History at J.A. Phillips Middle School (2006-2012) and Arcadia High School (2012-2014). CPT Williams’ educational achievements include earning a Bachelor of Arts in English from Grambling State University in 2005, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Louisiana Tech University in 2009, and statewide professional notary certification in 2023. She currently resides in Gibsland, LA with her children, Kayleigh, TaCoreon, and Ashton.

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MAJ Reginea Modest – Assistant Professor of Military Science

MAJ Reginea Modest graduated from Grambling State University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Teaching in Social Science. Upon graduating Grambling State University she was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in Chemical Corps. Her military educating includes Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC II), Chemical Officer Leadership Course (CBOLC), and the Chemical Captain’s Career Course (CMC3). ​

Following the Chemical Basic Course, she served as the Battalion Chemical Officer for the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment where she deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. She has also served as a Reconnaissance Platoon Leader in Headquarters Company, and as the Assistant Operations Officer in the Brigade Special Troops Battalion at Fort Riley KS. She then served as the Plans Officer in the 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade CBRNE Cell at Fort Johnson, LA. She later commanded the Chemical Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Company, Instructor for the Chemical Captain’s Career Course (CMC3) and the 84th Chemical Battalion S3 in Fort Leonard wood, MO.​ She also served on the Senior Brigade Combat Team (BCT) as a Observer, Coach, Trainer (OCT) at JRTC Fort Johnson, LA

MAJ Modest’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal Global War On Terrorism Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Army NATO Medal.​

MAJ Modest has a 4 year old son Damion Modest Jr.

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CPT Ketrick English – Assistant Professor of Military Science

CPT Ketrick T.ÌýEnglish is from Fort Lauderdale, FL.ÌýHe graduated from Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University in August 2014, with aÌýBachelor’s of ScienceÌýin History. He commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserves as a Transportation Officer.ÌýFollowing graduation from Transportation Basic Officer Course, he was assigned to 939^thÌýInland CargoÌýTransfer Company, where he served as a Platoon Leader in 2015.ÌýIn 2016 CPT English served as the Movement Control Officer for the 573^rdÌýMovement Control Team. In 2017 CPT English transitionedÌýto active duty, and was assigned toÌý142D Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 1^stÌýArmored Division, Fort Bliss, TX. He deployed to Poland in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve as a Platoon LeaderÌýin 2017, and the Border Support Mission in Tucson, AZ in 2018 asÌýtheÌýCompany Executive Officer for the 47^thÌýHeavyÌýComposite Truck Company.ÌýÌý

Upon graduationÌýLogisticsÌýCaptain Career Course in 2020, CPT EnglishÌýservedÌýasÌýtheÌýAssistant Brigade S4 in 3DÌýBrigade Combat Team, 82D AirborneÌýDivision,ÌýFort Bragg, NC.ÌýIn May of 2022 CPT English took command of Company H, 2-505 Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3D BrigadeÌýCombatÌýTeam, 82D Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC. During command he deployed his Company to Poland in support of OperationÌýAssure Deter and Reinforce in 2022.Ìý

CPT English’s awards and decorations include the Meritorious ServiceÌýMedal, theÌýArmy Commendation Medal (3Ìýoak leaf clusters),ÌýJoint Service Achievement Medal, the Army Achievement Medal (3Ìýoak leaf clusters), and the Parachutist Badge. He is married to Mrs. Lata English, and a son Josiah.Ìý

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SFC Kody Freeman – Military Science Instructor

SFC Freeman was born in Decatur, Georgia, on June 22, 1995. He attended Alcovy High School, where he earned his diploma May of 2014. On September 16, 2014, SFC Freeman enlisted into the United States Army. He attended Basic Training at Fort Benning, Georgia; later that year, he attended Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where he graduated as a 3B Filed Artillery Cannon Crew Member.

SFC Freeman has held various positions as an Artilleryman to include; Ammunition Handler, Ammunition Team Chief, Cannoneer, Gunner, Section Chief, Gunner Sergeant, and Platoon Sergeant. His first duty station was at Fort Polk, Louisiana, assigned to Charlie Battery 5-25 FAR, 3 BCT, 10th Mountain Division. He continued to Fort Stewart, Georgia, assigned to 1-41 FA, 1 ABCT, 3rdÌýInfantry Division. SFC Freeman is currently a member of the 6th Brigade Tigers (Grambling State University), where he serves as a Military Science Instructor. ÌýHe has deployed twice, once to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (2017) and Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (2018), both nine-month tours, one rotational deployment to South Korea (2021), and one rotational deployment to Germany (2022).

SFC Freeman has completed Air Assault, Senior Leaders Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Master Fitness Trainer, Master Resiliency Course, and Equal Opportunity Course. His short-term goals are to continue expanding his military and civilian education; Long term goal is to be Sergeant Major of the Army.

SFC Freeman's awards and decorations include Meritorious Unit Citation(1 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (1 silver OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2 silver OLC and 1 C Device), ÌýArmy Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award), Nato Defense Service Medal, Overseas Ribbon (#2), Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon (#3), Army Service Ribbon, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign ÌýMedal, Korean Defense Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and a Drivers Badge.

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Antonio Tims – Recruiting Operations Officer

Antonio Tims serves as the key point of contact with the Professor of Military Science regarding recruitments and scholarship management for the Grambling Army ROTC program. Antonio also is responsible for recruiting events, marketing, and advertising of the ROTC program. He supports and attends high school speaking engagements, career fairs, and a host of engagements that bridges the ROTC program to other activities, programs, JROTC schools, community services, and institutions.

Mr. Tims began working in SROTC in 2010 as an instructor until 2013 when began serving in his current role. He was born in Monroe, LA and graduated from Neville High School. Mr. Tims received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and commissioned as an engineer officer in May of 2010 from the Grambling Army ROTC program. Mr. Tims holds a Master’s of Business Administration concentrated in Project Management as well as the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Antonio enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard in 1999 as a 12T, Technical Engineering Specialist, in the 528th Engineer Battalion. Antonio has been in Army service for more than 24 years and currently serves as the Operations Officer, S3, for the 528^th Engineer Battalion.

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Reggie Walker – Logistics Technician

Office: (318) 274.3877
Email: walkerr@gram.edu

Mr. Walker is the logistics central point of contact for the Grambling State University Army ROTC Program, which also incorporates Louisiana Tech and University of Louisiana-Monroe Army ROTC Programs. Mr. Walker collaborates with local National Guard entities for logistical support of the ROTC program.

Mr. Walker holds a master’s degree in criminal justice and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Grambling State University. Mr. Walker hails from Sacramento, CA, and has five children. He served in the United States Army and retired with 32 years of honorable service. Mr. Walker has been with the Grambling State Army ROTC Program since December 2013. He is an active member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

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Daphne Sherlock – Human Resources Administrator

Sherlock is the point of contact for all Human Resources issues for the Grambling State University ROTC Program to also include Louisiana Tech and the University of Louisiana, Monroe.Ìý She is retired from the United States Marine Corps after 22 years of service and has been with the AROTC detachment at Grambling since May of 2017.

Daphne graduated from Ruston High School and has a BA in Business Administration and Master’s degrees in both Public Administration and Human Resources. She is a member of Golden Key International Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, Salute Honor Society, Sigma Beta Delta, and the Marine Corps League.Ìý She is married to Brad Sherlock and they have one daughter, Jessica.

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