Meeting someone new...

This is Ms. Kate Lang. She is a senior here at CCC which she absolutely loves. She is so passionate about it here she could even write a song about it. She is currently working on her BS in Chemistry with a minor in Art History and a concentration in Forensic Science. But she is not new to the college setting; she also has a certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology that she earned from The George Washington University through the Army. When she grows up, she wants to work on the conservation side of a museum with quilts and textiles. She would like to settle somewhere new and is going to be looking for a place to explore in 2017.


Before coming to CCC, Kate was a proud member of the United States Army. She joined to follow in the footsteps of the many family members who joined before her. She completed her basic training in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, her lab training in Fort Sam Houston, TX and Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, DC, and was stationed for duty in Schofield Barracks, HI. During her time serving for our country, she also spent 13 months in Kirkuk, Iraq. Following her deployment, Kate was unfortunately medically discharged and is now a disabled veteran. During her time in the Army she was happy with the duty stations she was assigned too as long as she did not have to go Fort Polk, LA! When asked what she missed the most about being in the military, it was a simple answer... the brotherhood. The camaraderie and love between the men and women you serve with, knowing that the people around you would do anything for you just as you would for them. She even shared a story with me of when she got married. One of her Army brothers drove straight through from West Virginia to PA, attended the wedding, then turned around and drove home again to see to other commitments he had. But the love and bond is so strong between the ones you serve with that he did what he needed to make sure he did not miss her wedding. That type of love is not something you find just anywhere. Kate, I appreciate you letting us get to know a little bit about you and look forward to a great semester!