Vergel L. Lattimore facts for kids
Vergel L. Lattimore is a retired brigadier general from the United States Air National Guard. This means he was a very high-ranking officer in a special part of the military. The Air National Guard is a group of people who serve part-time in the Air Force and help during emergencies or disasters.
About Vergel L. Lattimore
Vergel L. Lattimore is also a minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. He is currently the President of Hood Theological Seminary, which is a school that trains people to become religious leaders. He also teaches there about how to help people with their feelings and problems. Before this, he was a professor at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio, where he taught similar subjects.
He studied at several colleges, including Livingstone College, Duke Divinity School, Northwestern University, and Hartford Seminary. Mr. Lattimore is married to Joy, and they have three children named Vergel IV, Adam, and Alia.
His Time in the Military
Mr. Lattimore began his military career in 1979 when he joined the U.S. Air Force Reserve. This is a group of people who are ready to serve in the Air Force when needed.
Later, he became an assistant to the main chaplain for the Air National Guard at a place called Headquarters Air Combat Command. A chaplain is a religious leader who provides support to military members. In 2003, he became an assistant to the top chaplain for the entire U.S. Air Force. This was a very important role, helping to guide religious services for all airmen.
During his time in the military, he received several important awards for his service. These include the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Outstanding Unit Award (which he received with a special "valor device" for bravery), the Air Force Longevity Service Award for his long service, and the Air Force Training Ribbon.
