From Ranger to Mentor | Dallas News

From the battlefield to the classroom, retired Lt. Col. Cedric Williams is rewriting what service looks like—leading JROTC programs in Fort Worth and mentoring teens with grit, grace, and a legacy forged in combat. After surviving brutal Ranger School injuries and earning his Ranger tab twice, he now channels that resilience into helping students overcome trauma, learning disabilities, and life’s toughest hurdles. With robotics and cybersecurity on his radar, he’s equipping young minds for tomorrow’s world—and sees himself in every cadet he inspires. For Williams, true service isn’t just about duty; it’s about investing your time, your heart, and your whole self into someone else’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/381abc7d451c456f