A Citadel cadet recounts her experience working at The Citadel’s Kenya medical camp.

A Beaufort native is humbled after being named as the first female Marine spokesperson for the famed Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team of fighter jet pilots that performs breathtaking aerial displays across the country.

Safia Karimi is pursuing a degree in Intelligence and Security Studies after her upbringing in Pakistan helped shaped her unique perspective in this field. She has earned placements on the Dean’s List and received Gold Star awards. Karimi is the President of the Skydiving Club.

Cari Staples is a Mechanical Engineering major from Charleston, South Carolina. She is an Army contract and has been on the Dean’s List and Commandant’s List multiple times. Staples is also a member of The Citadel’s Sailing Club.

Cadet Karessa Hill is a junior from Greenville, South Carolina. Hill is an Intelligence and Security Studies major who is pursuing a contract with the Marine Corps.

Cadet Lauren Sommerfeld is a junior from Columbus, Ohio. Sommerfeld, an Education major with a minor in Psychology, is involved in several organizations on campus.

Cadet Alma Orozco-Rico is a senior from Beaufort, South Carolina. She is a Biology major who plans to enter the field of dentistry after graduation.

Cadet Zoe Crecos is a Marketing and Business Development major with a minor in Data Science from Palm Beach, Florida. She is a member of the Regimental Band.

Cadets from The Citadel visit the senior residents of Kempton Senior Living Community.

Cadet Caroline Weeren is a senior from Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. In addition to being an Air Force contract, she is also a member of the women’s soccer team and serves as the Human Affairs Office for her company.