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Battles Recognized By Justice, MVAC Presents Roll Call in Honor of those who Serve(d) ***
opportunity to meet both brothers, it is a distinct honor to feature their stories. MVAC also provided other features of brothers who paved the way for so many today through our Look Back section. And, we honor their stories in this issue. *** The Journal staff is comprised of nine Province Reporters…almost on the way to being fully staffed for the most chal- lenging issue that faces the publication in terms of production: the pre-conclave issue. In that issue, we will attempt to provide a more comprehensive Senior Kappas Roll Call in addition to the advertise- ments for the 84 th Grand Chapter edi- tion. We will need every province and every chapter to ensure their members who are Senior Kappas are all represent- ed. The undergraduate issue is already in the books and will follow this issue after National Founders’ Day observances. With your continued adherence to deadlines and Journal standards, we can feature the range of achievement of Kappa Alpha Psi ® . The stories of your singular, honorable achievements are housed in every library and in every president's office where Kappa Alpha Psi ® has an active chapter. You fill our mentees with hope and our children's eyes with light. Keep answer- ing the call of Matthew 5:16.
The Grand Polemarch has chosen to expand his focus on the brothers who have served this great country in the United States Armed Forces by dedicat- ing this issue to a Roll Call commissioned by International Headquarters (IHQ) and the Military and Veterans Affairs Commission (MVAC). While imperfect, it comprises the members contained in IHQ’s databases or submissions provided by MVAC. MVAC, in its request through What’s Happening Across Kappa Land? detailed the Journal’s requirements for submissions; nevertheless, only a small number of submissions met the mini- mum photo requirements. The Journal staff employed every technique to bring the submissions up to publishing stan- dards. Where those standards could not be met, a brother’s name was listed with his respective branch of service along with those who did not submit photos. *** We celebrate the unparalleled achieve- ments of our brothers who have achieved the rank of Lieutenant General, among others. Lt. Gen. Leslie C. Smith is our cover story. He is the 66 th Inspector General of the United States Army. Lt. Gen. Aundre F. Piggee serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4 of the United States Army and leads our feature stories. Having had the
Cleveland Ferguson III, Esq. W ho can say what inspires a man to want to serve? When you look on the body of work of the 33 rd Administration, particularly as chronicled under the Kappa Alpha Psi ® Journal, you get a compelling vision of service by Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battles, Jr. that is unmistakable. Consider that the U.S. Department of Justice named an award after Communi- ty Relations Service (CRS) Director and Civil Rights stalwart Roger W. Wilkins. Employees are considered for this award if their careers embody the cause of jus- tice, service and leadership in the CRS. Next, consider that in 2018, Brother Battles was conferred with this award and juxtapose this with his traversing four continents with the cause of assisting the downtrodden, the powerless, the under- represented—on behalf of Kappa Alpha Psi ® . If you have ever had the opportu- nity to meet this Kappa’s Kappa, you were always greeted with the jubilant power that comes from the commitment born of someone who has not forgotten His law, and you place that man at the helm of the greatest fraternity known to man, you can see the indomitable effects of Kappa’s Six-Point Plan all over this nation. From Learn2Live to Kappa Kamp, from Guide Right programming to unparal- leled philanthropy that is reflected in our annual reports at the local and national levels, Kappa Alpha Psi ® is comprised of men of culture, patriotism and valor that is simply unmatched. Here's to Brother Battles!
Thomas L. Battles, Jr. receives the Roger W. Wilkins Peacemaker Award from the Community Relations Service of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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