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Lt Col Yolanda M Evans to Replace Col Alexis Rivera Espada who was relieved of command
Lieutenant Colonel Yolanda M. Edwards, Garrison Commander, Fort Benning
Lieutenant Colonel Yolanda M. Edwards was born in Long Island, NY.
She completed undergraduate studies at Troy University and graduate studies at Webster University where she earned a Masters in Leadership and Management.
Lieutenant Colonel Edwards enlisted as a Corrections Specialist in 1993 and served in a variety of positions in the Military Police Corps culminating as Branch Chief until she received her Commission in 2003 through Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia.
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