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LTC Riley

Professor of Military Science

Lieutenant Colonel Riley was commissioned as a 2LT in the Air Defense Artillery upon graduation from the University of Rhode Island in May 1990. He attended the Air Defense Artillery Officer Basic Course, SHORAD Weapons Track in June 1990 at Ft. Bliss, Texas.

Upon graduation from OBC, he was assigned to 2-3 ADA at Ft. Riley, Kansas. While assigned at Ft. Riley, he deployed to Southwest Asia as a Vulcan/Stinger Platoon Leader in support of OPERATION DESERT SHIELD/STORM. He also served as Scout Platoon Leader and Battery Executive Officer during his tour at Ft. Riley. In August 1994, he attended the Air Defense Officer Advanced Course. While at Ft. Bliss, he also attended the PATRIOT Transition course and served as an OBC Mentor.

After his promotion to Captain, he was assigned to 6-43 ADA (Germany) in June 1995. He served as Deputy S-3 and the Charlie Battery Commander, 6-52 ADA (redesignated). While in Germany, he deployed to Southwest Asia and Hungary in support of operational missions. After his tour in Germany, he was assigned to the ROTC Instructor Group at the University of Rhode Island and Providence College. While at Providence College, he earned his Masters Degree in American History.

After his promotion to Major, he was assigned to Ft. Bliss, TX as the Officer Basic Course Commander and the Operations Officer for 4-6 ADA (Officer Education System Battalion) and 3-6 ADA (PATRIOT Training Battalion), respectively. After his tour at Ft. Bliss, he served in Ft Shafter, Hawaii as the Lead Planner for Pacific Theater Missile Defense with the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command.

LTC Riley has served as the Professor of Military Science for the Temple ROTC program since August 2007.

LTC Riley’s awards include: The Bronze Star Medal, The Meritorious Service Medal with 4OLC, The Army Commendation Medal with 2OLC, The Army Achievement Medal with 3OLC, The Southwest Asia Service Medal, The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, and the Army Superior Unit Award.

LTC Young

Executive Officer/MSI Instructor

Born in Hong Kong, B.C.C.  A native of Philadelphia, LTC Young graduated Central High School and has a degree in History/ Political Science from Drexel University.  LTC Young enlisted in the PA Army National Guard in 1981 as an Indirect Fire Infantry soldier and earned a commission as a Military Intelligence Officer through ROTC.  LTC Young attended the Military Intelligence Officers Basic and Advance courses and is a graduate of Command and General Staff College.  LTC Young has served in the National Guard, the US Army Reserve and on Active Duty.  He has been stationed in Germany and through the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.  LTC Young is currently assigned to the 99th RRC as an Inspector General.

MAJ Griffin

Enrollment Officer/MS I Instructor

MAJ Griffin enlisted in the United States Army in 1990, serving in the 4th and 6th Infantry Divisions.  During his enlisted service, MAJ Griffin completed the Jump Master and Military Mountaineering courses.  After completing Officer Candidate School in 1997, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps.  Following the Quartermaster Officer Basic and Aerial Delivery Officer courses, he was assigned to the 7th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, where he served as a Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, and Battalion Logistics Officer.  During this time, MAJ Griffin deployed for Operation Allied Force with operations in Albania and Kosovo.

After returning to the United States, MAJ Griffin attended the Logistics Officer Advanced Course and Mortuary Affairs Officer Course.  He was then assigned to the 3d Infantry Division, where served as the Division Combat Systems Maintenance Officer, then assumed command of Alpha Company, 703d Support Battalion.  MAJ Griffin deployed with the Division for Operation Iraqi Freedom.

MAJ Griffin is a summa cum laude graduate of Saint Leo University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management.  He is currently working towards a Master of Science in Communication Management.

MSG Wilson

Commandant of Cadets

MSG Wilson entered the US Army in August 1990 and attended Infantry Basic Training and AIT at Fort Benning, GA.

MSG Wilson served as an Anti-Armor Specialist in the 5th BN 9th Infantry Regiment at Fort Wainwright, AK before attending and graduating the Armored Reconnaissance Specialist AIT at Fort Knox, KY in November 2004.

MSG Wilson has served in every enlisted leadership position in Infantry and Cavalry organizations from Scout Squad Leader to Rifle Company First Sergeant. He served as a Scout Section Leader during USKFOR 1B(Kosovo), Scout Platoon Sergeant during Operation Iraqi Freedom I and as a Rifle Company First Sergeant during Operation Iraqi Freedom V.

MSG Wilson’s assignments include Squad Leader, 1/5 CAV, Fort Hood, TX; Section Leader HHC 1/63 AR and F Troop 4th CAV, Vilseck, Germany; Senior Scout B Troop 1/3 ACR, Fort Carson, CO; Scout Platoon Sergeant C Troop 1/3 ACR, Fort Carson, CO; Brigade Reconnaissance Troop Senior Observer/Controller OPS Group, Fort Irwin, CA; First Sergeant B Company 4/31 INF, Fort Drum, NY; Senior Military Science Instructor Temple University ROTC, Philadelphia, PA.

MSG Wilson’s military education includes the Basic Military Mountaineering Course (summer), Joint Fire Power Course, Warrior Leader Course, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course, Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course, and the First Sergeant Course. MSG Wilson is working on his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Central Texas College.

MSG Wilson’s awards include the Bronze Star Medal with Valor Device, the Bronze Star Medal, The Purple Heart, The Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation with Valor Device, the Army Commendation Medal 6th OLC, The Army Achievement Medal 7th OLC, Good Conduct Medal 5th award, National Defense Service Ribbon 2nd award, Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with numeral (3), the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with numeral (2), the Kosovo Campaign Ribbon, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Southwest Defense Ribbon, the NATO Ribbon, the Global War on Terror Expeditionary and Service Medal, and the Combat Action Badge.

MSG Wilson was also awarded the Aubrey “Red” Newman Award for Mentorship.

SFC Woody

Senior Military Instructor/MSIII Instructor

Sergeant First Class (SFC) Woody was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and entered the U.S. Army in July of 1989 from Fort Benning, Georgia.  After attending Basic Training and Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Benning, Georgia, he was then assigned to Fort Ord, California.  

While stationed in Fort Ord, California, SFC Woody was assigned as a Scout Observer, Assistant Machine Gunner, Fire Team Leader, and Sniper Team Leader in HHC and Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry (Light) Regiment, 7th Infantry Division (Light).

SFC Woody was soon assigned to 6th Ranger Training Battalion, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida and performed duties as a Fire Team Leader, Amphibious Operations Section Leader, Squad Leader, and Ranger Instructor. 

After his assignment in Florida, SFC Woody moved to Fort Drum, New York and performed duties as a Pre-Ranger Instructor, Air Assault Instructor, Rappel Master Instructor and Non-Commisioned Officer In Charge of the 10th Mountain Division Land Navigation Course at the 10th Mountain Division Light Fighter School.  He then moved to 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry (Light) and performed duties as a Squad Leader, Scout Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, and Scout Platoon Sergeant. 

SFC Woody was accepted into the XVIII Airborne Corps Long Range Surveillance and Reconnaissance (LRSC) Company, Foxtrot Company, 51st Infantry in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.  SFC Woody served duties as an Operations Sergeant, Headquarters Platoon Sergeant, and Amphibious Operations Platoon Sergeant.  During his tour at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, SFC Woody also served as a Platoon Sergeant, 2nd Battalion, 325th Air Infantry Regiment and a Pre-Ranger Instructor at 82nd Airborne Division Pre-Ranger School.

SFC Woody soon transferred to Fort Hood, Texas, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized).  SFC Woody was assigned duties in the 4th Infantry Division (M), G-7 Information Operations office as the Electronic Warfare Officer and served as the G-7 Battle Captain during Operation Iraqi Freedom III.

Throughout his career, SFC Woody has continued to further his military education and training.  He has completed the Basic Airborne School, Ranger School, Air Assault School, Rappel Master School, Special Operations Pre-Scuba Course, Special Operations Jumpmaster School, Instructor Training Course, Long Range Surveillance and Reconnaissance Leaders School, Helocast training, SPIES training, U.S. Army Counter Radio-Controlled IED Electronic Warfare (CREW) training, U.K. Army Counter Radio-Controlled IED Electronic Warfare (CREW) training, U.S. Air Force Electronic Warfare Course,  1st I.O. Command Information Operations Course.  SFC Woody is also a graduate of several NCOES Leadership schools.  Additionally, in Fort Ord, California, 1992, SFC Woody won the 7th Infantry Division (Light) M-60 Machine Gun Competition.  He also competed in the Best Ranger Competition in 1994 and 1995.  He represented the U.S. Army in the Key West, Florida International Sprint Triathlon Championship in 1994.  SFC Woody was awarded Instructor of the Cycle 4 times at the 10th Mountain Pre-Ranger Course.  SFC Woody was also inducted into the Elite Sergeant Audie Murphy Club in the XVIII Airborne Corps, 1998.   

SFC Woody had been deployed to Panama, Antigua, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Bosnia, Kuwait, and Iraq for various training and combat missions.

Mr. Hawkins

Human Resources Technician

MR. Hawkins is Veteran of the US Navy. 

As a Fire Controlmen he was promoted to the rank of Chief Petty Officer within 9 years. He has earned 4 Good Conduct Medals, 4 Navy Achievement Medals, Global War on Terrorism Medal, a Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Award with letter “O”, National Defense Medal, Navy Rifle Expert Medal, Navy Pistol Expert Medal, and 3 Sea service Deployment Ribbons.

Mr. Hawkins enlisted in the US Navy in Syracuse New York, attended 8 weeks of boot camp in Great Lakes Illinois, with follow on schools at Basic Electronics and Fire Controlmen “A” school. After “A” school he transferred to Damneck Virginia to attend Fire Controlmen “C” school for the MK92 Fire Control System. After graduation from “C” school he was assigned to The USS Robert G. Bradley FFG-49 out of Mayport Florida, here he held numerous positions in his 5 Year Tour.  After his sea tour he was transferred to the Ships System Engineering Station Philadelphia where he took on the role of Command Duty Officer, IT Security Officer, and Regional Support Assistant. Due to BRAC realignment he was transferred to Naval Inventory Control Point Philadelphia where he served as the Military Liaison/ Human Resource Manager for members of all five service branch members attached there.

Mr. Hawkins accepted the position of Human Resource Administrator for Temple ROTC in June of 2007.

Mr. Hawkins holds an AAS in Drafting Technology and a BS in Technical Management.

He lives in the outskirts of Philadelphia, PA with his wife and their two sons.