“The Fourth-Class System is no longer in effect.” On Friday, March 13, those words echoed off the walls of all five battalions on The Citadel’s campus.

February’s final parade featured the presentation of two distinguished awards, meant to recognize two cadets’ service to the Corps, The Citadel and more.

The 628th Security Forces Squadron teamed up with Citadel Air Force and Army ROTC cadets for a joint training exercise.

It’s the first collaboration between the school and the North Charleston-based company, and is part of The Citadel’s effort to expand its fine arts program.

Photo: Lt. Col. James Near Jr. with son in the Australian Outback, near Ayers Rock. (Provided by the Near family.) Lt. Col. James “Jim” Byron Near Jr., USAF (Ret.), a

The Citadel Class of 2023 learned about teamwork, stamina and resiliency during their February LRC.

In recognition of his civic service, Crook was selected as a 2020 Newman Civic Fellow, after being nominated by The Citadel President, Gen. Glenn M. Walters

This year, the child psychologist and researcher is celebrating 30 years as a professor at The Citadel. But her impact spans far beyond the classroom.

A group of five Citadel cadets, four males and one female, competed against 36 other military colleges and schools from across the U.S.

In the recently released (second edition) of 100 Things to Do in Charleston Before You Die the college’s military review parades are listed at #76, just after “Worship the Churches of the Holy City, #75.