Lt. Gen. William N. “Bill” Phillips, an MTSU alumnus and three-star U.S. Army general, makes a point during his address today at the university’s spring 2014 commencement ceremonies. Phillips, a native of Bell Buckle, Tennessee, also received an honorary doctorate from MTSU today. (MTSU photo by Andy Heidt)
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