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S.C. State Rep. Bobby Cox is a 2002 graduate of The Citadel, where he served as Cadet Regimental Commander in charge of all students.

The therapy uses surfing as a vehicle to teach veterans different techniques for coping with the psychological and physical scars of war.

After their service, most of these veterans continue to give back in different ways, even though they are not in active duty.

The Citadel is taking action to bring awareness to the issue of veteran suicide.

“I tried to get him out. He was trying to help us. If it hadn’t been for him and his platoon, we wouldn’t be here today.”

Approximately 500 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets (SCCC) are being awarded diplomas on May 4, and are progressing to their next step in life whether it be a career as a military officer; a job as a working professional; attending graduate, medical or law school, or serving in internships.

Some of the most distinguished minds in military history today will teach students enrolled in The Citadel Graduate College’s new Master of Arts Degree in Military History.

When the namesake ship was unable to make it to Charleston, The Citadel hosted nearly 30 Marine veterans from the Battle of Hué for their annual reunion.

The Citadel is one of 13 stops for Scott LoBaido, an artist traveling along the coast to honor veterans who put their lives on the line for our country.

The Tommy Baker Veterans Fellowship recipients for the 2018-19 academic year include five veteran students studying through The Citadel Graduate College in a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.