SUNY Canton Graduate Receives Officer Commission

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Second Lt. Thomas C. Hamberger '13 (right) was commissioned into the military intelligence branch of the U.S. Army. His brother, Capt. Christopher W. Hamberger (left), is also a SUNY Canton graduate.

CANTON, NY (12/27/2013)(readMedia)-- A SUNY Canton graduate was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army during a Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) ceremony in Potsdam Dec. 18.

Second Lt. Thomas C. Hamberger, from San Antonio, recently graduated with his bachelor's degree in Criminal Investigation. He will attend the military intelligence officer basic course at Fort Huachuca, Ariz.

"SUNY Canton professors have a wealth of knowledge and have prepared me well for my career," Hamberger said.

Hamberger's brother and mother, who attended the ceremony, are SUNY Canton alumni. Capt. Christopher W. Hamberger earned an associate degree in Criminal Justice in 2007 and a bachelor's degree in Criminal Investigation in 2009. Ruth E. Hamberger received an associate degree in Nursing in 2005.

Second Lt. Hamberger was among five cadets who were commissioned from the Golden Knight Battalion, which trains future Army leadership from the four universities of the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley.

"Our military, veteran and ROTC students are a vital part of the SUNY Canton community," said SUNY Canton Acting President Joseph C. Hoffman. "Their work ethic and drive to succeed make them leaders in the classroom and beyond. Thomas Hamberger is no exception; we are extremely proud of all he has accomplished."

Earlier this year, SUNY Canton was recognized as a military-friendly College by G.I. Jobs magazine and was included in Military Advanced Education's 2014 Guide to Military Friendly Colleges and Universities. These exclusive lists honor the top colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America's military service members, veterans and spouses as students and ensure their success.

About SUNY Canton

SUNY Canton is Northern New York's premier College for career-driven bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and certificate programs. The College delivers quality hands-on programs in engineering technology, health, management, and public service to students in the North Country, New York State, and beyond. Faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to their academic credentials. SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses as well as eight exclusively online bachelor's degrees. The College's 14 athletic teams compete in state-of-the-art facilities as provisional members of the NCAA Division III and the USCAA.

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