MTC Welcomes Home Soldier with Diploma

On Friday July 31, Midlands Technical College President Dr. Ronald Rhames presented a diploma and academic certificate to Spec. Doug Long of the South Carolina Army National Guard.

Long complete five courses in the Spring 2020 semester while deployed in the Middle East.

S.C. National Guard soldier reunites with family, surprised with college degree

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SC soldier who finished degree while serving overseas comes home to a big surprise

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A surprise graduation: Soldier receives college diploma upon return from Middle East

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South Carolina soldier who finished his degree while serving overseas returns home to big surprise

Aug. 02, 2020
Specialist Doug Long, South Carolina Army National Guard, and Ronald Rhames, president of Midlands Technical College, joins 'Fox & Friends.'

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