Publication Date
10-11-2018
Abstract
ROTC Hall of Fame
JOHNSON CITY (Oct. 11, 2018) – The U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at East Tennessee State University inducted four individuals into the ROTC Hall of Fame during a special ceremony held earlier this month.
The ETSU ROTC Hall of Fame recognizes alumni, former cadre members and others who have distinguished themselves professionally and have made significant contributions to the ROTC program.
Those inducted to the ROTC Hall of Fame include:
- Col. Dan Bishop – Bishop graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara and received his commission as an Armor Officer in 1996. Upon graduation, he completed his Basic Officer Course at Fort Knox, Kentucky. His first assignment was to the 2nd Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment in Friedberg, Germany, where he served as a Tank Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer. Bishop eventually transitioned to the Military Intelligence Corps, attending Intelligence Transition, Advanced as well as Counterintelligence courses. As a captain in Fort Hood, Texas, Bishop was with the 1st Calvary Division where he served as Division Intelligence Collection Manager, Senior Intelligence Officer for the 1st Battalion, 8th Calvary Regiment, and Assistant Operations Officer for the 312th Military Intelligence Battalion. He deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II from 2004 to 2005. He attended graduate school at Columbia University with a master’s degree in Organizational Psychology and as a student at the Command and General Staff College. He was reassigned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he deployed from Iraq several more times. From 2012 to 2014, he was part of the Buccaneer Battalion at ETSU. He deployed to Afghanistan after he served at ETSU. After deployment, he served at Georgetown University. In 2018, he was assigned to the Pentagon, Sensitive and Special Operations Division in the Office Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. Bishop has been awarded the U.S and Dutch Parachutist Badges, Combat Action Badge, the Bronze Star Medal, and Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
- Lt. Col. (Ret.) Joseph J. Callahan Jr. – Callahan graduated from ETSU and was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. at ETSU in 1969 in the Quartermaster Corps. Callahan was deployed to Vietnam and worked in the 173rd Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade in the Cha Rang Valley. After his duty in Vietnam, he served as an active duty advisor to the 883rd Quartermaster Company Air Equipment Repair and Supply on airborne status. In 1971, Callahan was promoted to captain. After completing the Quartermaster Officer Advanced Course at Fort Lee, Virginia, Callahan was assigned to the 557th Quartermaster Company as Air Delivery Officer is Kaiserslautem, Germany. Callahan also served as commander of the 5th QM Detachment in 1975 and did monthly parachute jumps from an Air Force C-130 Aircraft. He returned to Fort Lee, Virginia, to attend the Defense Advanced Procurement Management Course along with other courses, then was assigned as a chief in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After four years, he reported to Taegu, South Korea, in the 19th Support Command. He later was assigned back to U.S. for continued training in Fort Dix, New Jersey. Callahan became an army advisor in the Minnesota National Guard and helped develop an Army Readiness Training Evaluation Program for the 47th DISCOM units. In 1987, he was promoted to Lt. Col. and was assigned to Alexandria, Virginia. After 20 years of military service, Callahan retired in 1990 and worked with the Virginia Employment Commission for 20 years and retired in 2011. After retirement, Callahan donated personal items to patients in Walter Reed National Medical Center and enjoyed participating in races. He ran the Army Ten Miler at the age of 65. Callahan’s notable awards include a Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2OLC), National Defense Service Medal, two Vietnam Service Medals, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Service Ribbon, two Overseas Service Ribbons, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Medal, Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Parachutist Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, two Overseas Service Bars, Defense Superior Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Parachute Rigger Badge.
- Maj. Gen. Rodney Fogg – Fogg graduated from King College in 1987 and was commissioned to the Army through ETSU. Fogg assumed responsibility as the Commanding General at Fort Lee, Virginia. Fogg had an array of assignments, including Platoon Leader and Battalion S-1 of the 19th Maintenance Battalion is Giessen, West Germany, and 561st Corps Support Battalion in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, where he deployed to Haiti for Operation Provide Hope in Somalia and Operation Uphold Democracy. He has upheld numerous positions such as deploying to Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, Deputy Chief Staff for Staff or Training and Doctrine (G-3), and Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics and Operations, United States Army Material Command. Fogg became the 54th Quartermaster General Commandant for the U.S. Army Quartermaster School in June 2016. Fogg is also a graduate of the Quartermaster Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Command and General Staff College and the Army War College where he earned a master’s degree in Logistics Management and Strategic Studies. His notable awards are Legion of Merit (2OLC), Bronze Star Medal (OLC), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (5OLC), Army Commendation Medal (2OLD), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge.
- Mr. Ernie Rumsby – Rumsby, born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, joined the U.S. Army while still in high school at the age of 17. Rumsby attended Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and received Advanced Individual Training at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. Rumsby was a part of the U.S. Army Security Agency and was honorably discharged after four years of service. He returned to Detroit to become a Labor Management Contact Negotiator and retired in 2005, relocating to Kingsport. Rumsby is a cofounder of the Tri-Cities Military Affairs Council and serves as president. Rumsby is an advocate for military and veterans affairs in Northeast Tennessee.
Media contact
Amanda Mowell
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Document Type
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