Ricardo Quintero is a veteran and an undergraduate student at The Citadel majoring in Computer Science with minors in Cyber Security and Spanish. In addition to being a full-time student, he is a volunteer diver at the South Carolina Aquarium and does Spanish tutoring. Quintero served for seven years in the Coast Guard and, after graduating, expects to accept a commission into the Air Force to pursue a career as a fighter pilot.

Samuel Erickson is a veteran and an undergraduate student at The Citadel majoring in Intelligence and Security Studies and focusing on Chinese language studies. He served for six years in the military before attending a college in Chicago, eventually enrolling into The Citadel. After graduating, Erickson plans continue serving his country and work at the Defense Intelligence Agency.

Nalani Quintello is a veteran day student at The Citadel studying Business and Project Management. During her service, Quintello used her talents to become lead vocalist in the Premier Rock Band of the Air Force. She is an ambassador for the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program and hopes to combine her passions for service and music into a business venture.

One day each year in October, the entire Corps of Cadets trade in regular classes for servant leadership and service opportunities.

College also ranked #1 College for Veterans in the South for the fifth year For the 12th consecutive year, The Citadel is the top-ranked public college in the South. The

Catherine Rodriguez is a veteran day student pursuing a degree in Business Administration; she also volunteers for Greyhound Pets of America.

Kevin Bosshart is a veteran day student pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree; he earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics in 2019.

Meyer Workman is a veteran student pursuing a MBA. He earned a Business Administration degree through The Citadel in 2021.

“Being a veteran at The Citadel gives me the opportunity to share my experiences from my time in the military with my fellow cadets.”

“The ballistic missile attack on January 8, 2020 happened to my base. So I actually saw about half of the missiles flying.”