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<p>Just a few days before Hurricane Irma was set to make landfall in the U.S., <a href="http://www.emba.ua.edu">Executive MBA</a> student (2018) Andrew “Andy” Maguire, sent an email that read: “<em>There is a good chance that I will not be able to make it to class this weekend…We will be supporting disaster relief preparation and actual relief from now through the next few weeks.</em>” Signing off with a sincere “<em>Andy</em>”, the Murfreesboro, Tennessee native removed the script ‘<em>A’ </em>embroidered crimson cap and replaced it with the regalia of the <a href="https://state.nationalguard.com/tennessee">Tennessee National Guard</a>.</p>
<p>For the past few weeks, Director of Operations/Aviation Commander Andy Maguire and his unit have been involved in relief efforts throughout Texas, Georgia and Florida. The unit is currently housing the aircraft from those states and presently packing planes with much needed medical supplies and food. “<em>Right now we are </em><em>breaking down our helicopters to go in C-5 and C-17 jets to support relief in the U.S. Virgin Islands, which have suffered greatly during the hurricane (Irma)</em>,” Maguire stated.</p>
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<p>In the EMBA Program at The University of Alabama, our definition of family reaches beyond classroom walls. It encompasses the states, cities, towns and neighborhoods that our students call home. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, we know that now, more than ever, community is important. We want our students and alumni to know that their homes and their communities are important to us.</p>
<p>To those impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, we want to know that you and your family are okay. Please check in with us on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UAEMBA">UAEMBA</a> Facebook page.</p>
<p><em>To learn more about the UA EMBA community and how you can become a part of the next incoming class, contact Cheryl Altemara at <a href="mailto:caltemara@cba.ua.edu">caltemara@cba.ua.edu</a> or call 205.348.4501. To request information now, click <a href="https://uaemba.com/request-info/">here</a>.</em></p>
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