“You’ll do everything you can to make sure they come home the same as you do.”

Key dates for The Citadel’s biggest events for upcoming academic year Photo above: The Citadel Pipe Band playing during open barracks on Parents’ Weekend 2021 The dates for the Bulldogs

“Sean was always willing to serve others, was a person you could call on any time, and had an infectious smile.”

“I have honestly envisioned this moment all my life.”

“Your mobile device could be filled with suspicious apps running in the background…”

Attendees of The Citadel’s military review parade on Saturday were witnesses to tradition and a history-making moment.

Cadet Ashley Ruiz is from Taylor, Michigan. She is a double major in both Intelligence and Security Studies and Political Science.

Cadet Tyler Mitchell, from Columbia, SC, is a Political Science major. He serves as president of The Citadel College Democrats.

This year marks the first time both Corps of Cadets from The Citadel and Virginia Military Institute (VMI) are led by regimental commanders who are women.

More than 550 cadets, active duty and veteran students, members of the Class of 2022, now proudly wear The Citadel class ring.