More than 170 members of the Class of 2026 entered the United States Armed Forces as officers following a joint commissioning ceremony on Friday, May 8, in McAlister Field House. The group represents approximately 30% of the graduating class, with commissions accepted across the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force.

During the ceremony, the new officers recited their oath and had gold bars pinned on their uniforms by their sponsors. Afterward, the group gathered on Summerall Field to receive their first salutes as officers.

The Corps commencement ceremony follows the day after commissioning. Photos from this year’s commencement events will be available for purchase through The Citadel’s photo store by the end of May and free to download digitally at the same link. A recording of the Joint Commissioning Ceremony can also be viewed online.

Those accepting Army commissions include:

Those accepting commissions into the Air Force include:

Those accepting Space Force commissions include:

Those accepting Navy commissions include:

Those accepting commissions into the Marine Corps include:

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