LTC Stephen Harrelson, U.S. Army (Retired)
Senior Army Instructor, JROTC Department

Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Harrelson retired from the U.S. Army after more than 20 years of service to the nation. He served as an enlisted soldier for three years, attaining the rank of Specialist E-5 before completing his service obligation. Upon graduating from North Carolina A&T State University with a Bachelor of Science degree, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. He served in Command (Company level) and staff positions from Company to Major Army Command. He has more than 20 years experience teaching, mentoring, and coaching his subordinates. Lieutenant Colonel Harrelson joined the Oak Ridge family in August 2005 as the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Senior Army Instructor. LTC Harrelson is also the supervisor of the ORMA Rifle Team.