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I am the first in my family to graduate from The Citadel, but I hope I am creating a legacy for others here.

When I called the college to report my injury, the Navy ROTC office told me that my contract would be cancelled and I would have to wait to matriculate.

I have chosen to honor my two brothers on my own Band of Gold. In their memory, I have inscribed “CR & AR” on my ring, so that I know that I will always carry them with me.

Why should you use Merit? We have compiled a few reasons.

Citadel cadets and students are continuing their commitment to civic service as they travel abroad.

The Citadel in DC is a summer program where students live, learn, and intern using Washington, DC as an active classroom. Students earn nine credit hours–six hours for their internship, and three for a visual and intelligence course.

Army National Guard Cadet Miller Ford knew from a young age that he wanted to join the Military, but he didn’t realize it could also help him pay for his education.

“I want to get my hands in there and guide people the right way,” says Paige Herbst, Army National Guard cadet.

Montray Robinson, a Goose Creek High School graduate, is the first recipient of the PFC Ralph Johnson, USMC, MOH Scholarship.

Sarah Zorn might be a historical first but in her mind, what is first, are her fellow cadets.