CPT William Watkins

CPT William Watkins is a native of Charlottesville, Virginia. In May 2017, he graduated from the Virginia Military Institute and was commissioned as an Armor Officer in the United States Army. Following commissioning, he completed the Armor Basic Officer Leader Course and the Army Reconnaissance Course at Fort Benning, Georgia.

CPT Watkins’ assignments include service with 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, where he served as a Tank Platoon Leader, Tank Company Executive Officer, and Headquarters and Headquarters Company Executive Officer. He later served with the 11th Transportation Battalion as the Battalion S6 Officer-in-Charge.

He is currently an Assistant Professor of Military Science with the University of Virginia Army ROTC program.