The United States Armed Forces now have more than 180 new officers.

The annual awards convocation for the South Carolina Corps of Cadets took place on Thursday, May 4 to kick off commencement events.

On May 6, more than 1,000 cadets and students from the Class of 2023 will graduate from The Citadel.

Photo courtesy: Cadet Blake Vasquez Corps of Cadets and Graduate College ceremonies to be held May 6 The Citadel will hold a commencement ceremony for the South Carolina Corps of

The newest alumni from the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and The Citadel Graduate College

Each year, The Citadel Graduate College celebrates student and faculty excellence in areas of academics, leadership and service during the annual CGC Awards Ceremony.

The Citadel Board of Visitors presented honorary degrees to six recipients during the commencement celebrations for the Class of 2022.

The Citadel honors some of its best and brightest with more than 50 awards, celebrating achievements in academics, leadership and service.

Stavridis led the NATO Alliance in global operations from 2009 to 2013 as Supreme Allied Commander with responsibility for Afghanistan, Libya, the Balkans, Syria, counter piracy, and cyber security.

In May, The Citadel will host a week of events leading up to graduation day for both the Corps of Cadets and The Citadel Graduate College.