Deon Jackson is a member of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets Class of 1999; he also earned master’s degrees from The Citadel in ’05 and ’13.

at 5:30 p.m., the group of knobs, led by the upperclassmen tasked with training them, marched onto Summerall Field to take the Cadet Oath.

The Citadel is welcoming the nearly 700 cadet-recruits who comprise the Class of 2025, coming to campus from 39 states and 10 countries.

“I am confident the Corps of Cadets will help lead us out of this pandemic; therefore, I am incentivizing cadets to get vaccinated with an overnight. Additionally, the company with the highest vaccination rate will be excused from the Commandant’s Inspection.”

“We are ready for the challenges the pandemic brings, and maintain resources and best practices used during the last academic year.”

Our year was unique compared to many institutions, as The Citadel maintained a safe, on-campus experience, while keeping COVID cases in check.

Matriculation Day, general information about the newest contingent of cadet recruits Photo above: Matriculation Day for the Class of 2024 at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, August

Before dawn’s first light, cadets from The Citadel boarded a fleet of buses and left Charleston for a very unique training exercise.

“We look forward to showcasing the discipline, professionalism, and Espirit de Corps that defines The Citadel when the South Carolina Corps of Cadets resumes the parade schedule in September.”

Governor Brian P. Kemp appointed Fitz Johnson, Citadel Class of 1985, to serve as the District 3 Commissioner on the Georgia Public Service Commission.