The Citadel has one of the most engaged alumni populations of any college in America. On July 6, Gen. Walters led a town hall specifically for alumni.

Lt. Gen. Thomas James Jr., Citadel Class of 1985, is the commander of First Army. First Army is the oldest and longest established field army of the branch.

Col. Robert Brodie is a member of The Citadel Class of 1994 and the departing commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Ethan Warner and Benjamin Scott founded Evolve 3D to streamline 3D printing and make an otherwise expensive printer more affordable and accessible.

In 2015, The Citadel Graduate College lost a double alumna who was dedicated to giving back and educatinng others — Rev. Myra Thompson.

After a change of command ceremony, Brig. Gen. David L. Odom, Citadel Class of 1991, is now the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s commanding general.

The Citadel alumni interviewed range in age from 39 to 51, and their experiences stretch from the near tragic to the absurd.

Rev. Karen Lewis Crawford, CGC Class of 2004, became the first African American woman ordained in the South Carolina Wesleyan Church last fall.

Lieutenant Derek Bernsen, a member of The Citadel Class of 2013, is a Naval officer with an expertise in cyberspace operations.

The first woman to graduate from The Citadel walked the stage to accept her diploma for a master’s degree, 50 years ago, on May 29, 1970.