Alcorn State University is recognizing one of its accomplished alumni this Black History Month, highlighting a career defined by service, leadership, and global impact.
Lt. Col. Alicia E. King, a native of Liberty, Mississippi, and a 2006 graduate of Alcorn State University, continues to exemplify the institution’s “Always Alcorn” spirit through her commitment to military service and professional excellence. King earned her commission as a Military Intelligence Officer while attending Alcorn and later obtained a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in entrepreneurship from American Military University.
Her military career includes multiple combat deployments and leadership assignments across the world. From 2008 to 2009, King deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. She later served in Afghanistan from 2010 to 2011 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, where she assumed command of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Special Troops Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade.
Over the years, her assignments have taken her to installations and posts spanning Fort Campbell, Kentucky; the Republic of Korea; Germany; and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. She currently serves as an adjudicator for the U.S. Physical Disability Agency under Human Resources Command, continuing her record of dedicated service to soldiers and their families.
King’s distinguished service has earned her numerous military honors, including the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters.
As Alcorn State University celebrates Black History Month, leaders are spotlighting alumni like Lt. Col. King whose achievements reflect the university’s legacy of producing graduates who lead with excellence and make meaningful contributions at home and abroad.
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