This UNG cadet from Flowery Branch is among a few to earn tab at U.S. Army Jungle School - Gainesville Times

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This UNG cadet from Flowery Branch is among a few to earn tab at U.S. Army Jungle School

University of North Georgia cadet Thomas Williams (right) was one of just seven UNG cadets to complete the May 12–23 training, and among only three — along with Jason Cooper (left) and Benjamin Smith (center) — to earn the coveted Jungle tab. Photo provided by UNG.

University of North Georgia cadet Thomas Williams (right) was one of just seven UNG cadets to complete the May 12–23 training, and among only three — along with Jason Cooper (left) and Benjamin Smith (center) — to earn the coveted Jungle tab. Photo provided by UNG.

Knee-deep in mud, waist-deep in creek water and drenched in sweat under the Hawaiian jungle canopy, University of North Georgia cadet Thomas Williams kept pushing forward.