Two college systems recently signed an educational Memorandum of Understanding with Georgia National Guard, Oct. 9, 2015 at Georgia Perimeter College. The agreement will open up “quality educational opportunities for members of the guard and also allow both systems’ military outreach personnel access to National Guard posts across the state,” said Col. Kevin Berkman, director of personnel for the Georgia Army National Guard. From left, standing: Patricia Ross, Director of Military Affairs, Commissioner's Office, Technical College System of Georgia; Dr. Jabari O. Simama, President, Georgia Piedmont Technical College; Dr. David Snow, Director of Military Affairs, University System of Georgia; Todd Brinkley, Education and Incentive Office, Ga. Army National Guard; Tom Bolin, Education Service Specialist, Ga. National Guard; Matt Hanson, Chief Warrant Officer 2, Ga. National Guard; Mark Eister, Director of Military Outreach, Georgia Perimeter College; Rob Watts, Interim President, Georgia Perimeter College. Seated from left: Matt Arthur, Deputy Commissioner, TCSG; Col. Kevin Berkman, Director of Personnel, Ga. National Guard and Houston Davis, USG Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer. (photo by Leita Cowart)