Former Georgia tight end accepted to United States Army Officer Candidacy School

Former Georgia tight end Arthur Lynch announced Friday he was accepted into the United States Army Officer Candidacy School.

Lynch played at Georgia under former coach Mark Richt from 2009-2013.

“Two years, three Congressional letters, four denied medical waivers later and I’ve finally been accepted into the United States Army Officer Candidacy School,” Lynch wrote in his announcement on Twitter. “Persistence pays off. Excited for the opportunity to serve during the next chapter in life.”