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

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.

Cadet Chia-Feng Chiang is a Finance major from Changhua, Taiwan. A member of the Summerall Guards, he has earned gold stars multiple semesters.

Two of America’s Senior Military Colleges will recognize a historic moment this weekend during events at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 2.

Relatives and friends will be welcomed to the college campus during The Citadel’s annual Parents’ Weekend Friday, Oct. 1 – Sunday, Oct. 3.

“Honor, Duty, and Respect are now significantly instilled within me.”