While Central Alabama Community College’s (CACC) origin is in Alexander City, its faculty and staff have a wide footprint. For one such employee, that trail has been traversed over 26 different countries and 30 years of service in the Marine Corps.

Building technician Bill McPherson recently received his 30-year retirement certification but not after working firsthand with live mines and the demolition side of engineering.

Amy Passaretti is a staff writer with the Alexander City Outlook.