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The Fort Campbell Courier

The 101st Airborne Division’s deputy commanding general for support was recently honored in Washington, D.C, at an awards conference to honor minority leaders throughout the military and civilian service.

Brigadier Gen. Ronald F. Lewis received the Army Stars and Stripes Award during the 27th annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards Global Competitiveness Conference, held Feb. 7-9.

“I’m really honored to have been selected as this year’s Army recipient of the Stars and Stripes Award,” said Lewis, who has more than 25 years of service.

The award recognized Lewis, a Chicago native, as an officer who made a distinguished contribution to the mission. Each military branch selects an award winner every year.

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This mentoring session was one of the highlights of the whole event, according to Lewis.

“It’s a great opportunity to spend some time talking to our youth – primarily our minority youth in the D.C. area,” Lewis explained.

Lewis’ message to the youngsters is that opportunities are present.

“STEM areas of study are not the easiest topics in the world in which to major, but they are hugely important,” said Lewis, who graduated from the U.S. Military Academy with a degree in mechanical engineering. “They teach you how to think logically; how to problem solve. And with some hard work,He has since undergone two-and-a-half hours’ surgery to have a Titanium Rod inserted into his leg and looks set to be out of action for the rest of the season. and the right study skills and habits, you can make it through.”