Mr. Hodges retired as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army after over 25 years of service.
COLUMBUS, GA, February 22, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Marquis Who’s Who, the world’s premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Alvin L. Hodges with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Mr. Hodges celebrates many years’ experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Hodges retired as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army after over 25 years of service. Enlisting in the military in 1984 as a lieutenant, he was promoted to the rank of captain and major. During his tenure, he was stationed in Fort Benning, Fort Knox, Fort Riley, and Fort Stewart, and overseas in Iraq. For many of those years, Mr. Hodges notably spent 28 days every month in the field as a tanker.
Forced to retire in 2010 due to a shoulder injury, Mr. Hodges has remained involved in the industry as a subject matter expert and writer of military service content with Quora.com since 2018. He is also working on his first book, which is over 85% complete. The book will be titled “Perseverance” and chronicle his life’s journey.
Mr. Hodges remains active as a life member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is also a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Shriners International. In his spare time, Mr. Hodges enjoys giving back through volunteer work in his community and donating to organizations such as Goodwill and Feed the Hungry.
Rather than pursuing sports, Mr. Hodges joined the U.S. Army as a high school senior. He was fortunate to receive a Reserve Officer’s Training Corp scholarship, which led him to a lengthy career in military service. The opportunity became one of his greatest highlights because it gave him a sense of honor and character.
Born in Arkansas, Mr. Hodges studied locally, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in history from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 1984, a Master of Science in criminal justice from Troy University in 1989, and Doctor of Philosophy coursework from Walden University.
Mr. Hodges has been decorated with numerous accolades for his outstanding military service, including a Good Conduct Medal, an Overseas Service Medal, an Achievement Medal for Global War on Terrorism, a National Defense Service Medal, a Bronze Star Medal for Combat Operations, and a Combat Action Medal.
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