More than 60 cadets at The Citadel now know which branch of the Army they will join after graduation as they approach the halfway point of their senior year.

“The Citadel packs a powerful punch.” Many ROTC graduates enter the Army, Air Force, Space Force, Navy and Marine Corps every year.

“I think medicine is one of the most humbling professions and I’m excited at the prospect of building relationships and serving those around me.”

“The Citadel sets you apart from your future competition in life.”

Nearly 125 awards were presented when the recipients were honored as a group on Thursday, April 7 in McAlister Field House.

After years of ROTC training at The Citadel, some cadets are getting ready to achieve their lifelong dreams and enter the military as aviators

“I spent a lot of time at sea. I spent 26 of my 32 plus years in submarines,” Machowski said.

Nearing the mid-point of their senior year, more than 70 cadets at The Citadel now know what branch of the Army they will enter after graduation.

Brown attended The Citadel on an Army ROTC scholarship. He was an Army captain for six years and served in Special Forces as a Green Beret.

In a joint commissioning ceremony, members of the Class of 2021 accepted commissions into the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.