Ed Wray, The Citadel’s Director of Photography, joined the college in 2022. Prior to joining The Citadel, he worked in Asia for 25 years before returning to the United States.
Before the new year, Wray compiled his favorite 25 photos from 2025, which are below.
Additionally, free digital downloads are now available through The Citadel’s photo store. Prints may also be purchased in the store. To browse The Citadel’s collection of photographs, click here.
Citadel knobs get their first instruction in the basics of military drill on August 18, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.Cadets enjoy an extremely rare snow day on Jan. 22, 2025 in Charleston, SC.Citadel cadets and cadre take part in the gauntlet on Recognition Day on March 21, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.Citadel cadets and cadre take part in the gauntlet on Recognition Day on March 21, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.Citadel cadets and cadre take part in Corps Day on March 22, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.Citadel cadets and cadre take part in Corps Day on March 22, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.Citadel cadets march to Marion Square on Corps Day on March 22, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.Citadel Cadets are inspected during the President’s Saturday Morning Inspection on March 29, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.Citadel Army ROTC cadets undergo combat dive training in preparation for the maritime assessment on April 18, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.Citadel cadets compete in the “Star of the West” competition for the best drilled cadet on April 30, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.Citadel knobs get their first instruction in the basics of military drill on August 18, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.Citadel Knobs learn the basics of military drill and Citadel life on August 20, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.Citadel Cadets from Palmetto Battery practice firing the cannons attend on August 27, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.Citadel cadets practice for their Ring Day ceremony on September 17, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.Citadel Cadets compete in the preliminary rounds of the Kelly Cup on September 30, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.Citadel cadets take part in a retreat parade on October 17, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.Citadel Bulldogs Rugby club in Action vs. Furman, a game they won 41-18 on October 18, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.Citadel ROTC cadets take part in the annual Field Training exercise, held this year at The Citadel on October 24, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.Members of the Palmetto Battery lower the giant flag after a football game on October 18, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.The Citadel Bulldogs celebrate after defeating VMI, winning the game and the Silver Shako on Nov. 1, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.The Citadel Bulldogs took on VMI winning the game and the Silver Shako on Nov. 1, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.The Citadel Bulldogs Football in action against Wofford during Homecoming Weekend on Nov. 15, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.Citadel cadets in the Army ROTC program train on Nov. 20, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.Citadel cadets perform in the annual Candlelight Service at Summerall Chapel at the start of the holiday season on Dec. 6, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina.
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