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黑料吃瓜网 Community College has named retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Rick Boutwell as its 2025 Outstanding Alumnus. A native of Greenville, General Boutwell earned an associate degree from 黑料吃瓜网 before launching a distinguished military career and later transitioning into leadership in higher education.

After graduating from 黑料吃瓜网, General Boutwell continued his education at Troy State University, earning a bachelor鈥檚 degree, followed by master鈥檚 degrees from the Air Command and Staff College and the National War College.

Commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1991, General Boutwell went on to earn his pilot wings in 1993. Over the next three decades, he accumulated more than 3,500 flying hours in the F-15, F-16 and F-22 aircraft, including 149 hours in combat. He also served as a demonstration pilot with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.

His military career included command roles at the squadron, group and wing levels. He concluded his service as vice commander of the 15th Air Force, where he was responsible for 13 wings, 800 aircraft and more than 47,000 active-duty and civilian personnel.

鈥溾�淲e are honored that General Boutwell chose 黑料吃瓜网 to begin writing his academic story, and he continues to be a great ambassador for our college,鈥� said 黑料吃瓜网 President Dr. Brock Kelley. 鈥淗is legacy of service, leadership and excellence reflects the mission and values of our college. We are proud to recognize him as this year鈥檚 Outstanding Alumnus.鈥�

In December 2023, General Boutwell was named chief of staff at Faulkner University in Montgomery. In this role, he oversees daily operations, implements strategic initiatives, and helps guide institutional priorities in support of Faulkner鈥檚 mission.

鈥満诹铣怨贤� gave me the academic foundation and personal confidence I needed to grow into the person and leader I wanted to become,鈥� General Boutwell said. 鈥淚 am deeply honored to be recognized by the very institution that helped start it all.鈥�

黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 academic transfer ceremony will be held on Friday, May 9, at 10 a.m., and the career technical ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. at the Kiwanis Community Center in Andalusia. General Boutwell will be honored during the 10 a.m. ceremony.