LTC Matthew Holbrook honored by alma mater

Knoxville resident inducted into Hall of Distinguished Alumni at Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY (10/23/2023) — University of the Cumberlands was proud to honor distinguished alumni at the school's annual Homecoming celebration. Among other honored alumni, Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Holbrook of Knoxville, TN, was inducted into Cumberlands' Hall of Distinguished Alumni.

Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Holbrook was among the first class of ROTC cadets at Cumberland College (now University of the Cumberalnds) when the program was reestablished in 1998. LTC Holbrook is currently serving as the chief of operations for the 9th Mission Support Command. He completed his bachelor's degree at Cumberlands and was commissioned at his graduation ceremony in May 2002. He served two combat tours in Iraq (2003-2004 and 2005-2006). Throughout his time in the U.S. Army, LTC Holbrook has held many prestigious positions commanding battalions, managing operations, and more. After his promotion to lieutenant colonel, he served as deputy commander of the 206th RSG from 2021 to summer 2022, before receiving the rare honor of selection to attend the US Army War College as a resident student, graduating with a master's degree in strategic studies in 2023. LTC Holbrook was honored with a Bronze Star Medal in 2004. He has received four Meritorious Service Medals, four Army Commendation Medals, and two Army Achievement Medals throughout his time in service. He is also a valued member of the Army Engineer Association and the Army War College Alumni Foundation.

University of the Cumberlands is proud to honor distinguished alumni such as LTC Holbrook for their accomplishments, work ethic, character, and service to others. Not only has LTC Holbrook represented the values of his alma mater, but he has also shown unwavering devotion to the improvement of society, using his knowledge, skills, and talents to advance his communities toward health, safety, unity, and success.

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LTC Matthew Holbrook receives award commemorating induction into Hall of Distinguished Alumni at UC