On May 8th, 2009 eight cadets from Appalachian State University commissioned into the United States Army.  By participating in ASU’s Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program these cadets, upon commissioning, became second lieutenants.  On August 8, 2009 ASU ROTC will hold another commissioning ceremony for cadets graduating this Summer.

From Left to Right: Joseph C. Beckman (Infantry), Russ W. Seamster (Adjutant General Corps), Benjamin Z. Machia (Infantry), Lindsey N. Blare (Ordnance), Barrett B. Foster (Armor), Jeremy C. Coviello (Military Intelligence, detailed to Armor), Barry L. Nelson (Ordnance), Joshua C. Grimsley (Infantry).