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ROTC Alumni

CDT Melott — 2009-10-19T16:51:35-05:00

On 9 Oct 2009 Appalachian State University celebrated Homecoming. Some ROTC alumni were present for the Homecoming Football Game. ROTC had a tent set up at the Quinn Center for Alumni to kick back and catch up before the start of the game.

Eight Cadets Commission in May '09

gsockwell — 2009-07-24T18:45:57-05:00

On May 8th, 2009 eight cadets from Appalachian State University commissioned into the United States Army.

Cadets Compete in Mountain Man March

CDT Holloway — 2009-04-30T15:12:04-05:00

Cadets from Appalachian State University competed in the 2nd Annual Mountain Man March held in Gatlinburg, Tenn., and earned top honors.

Spring Military Ball '09

CDT Holloway — 2009-04-29T13:58:56-05:00

April 24, 2009 The Appalachian State Mountaineer Battalion gathered Friday night at the Broyhill Inn for an evening celebrating the commissioning seniors and another great year completed by the ROTC cadets.

Memorial Service to be held for Fallen Alumnus

CDT Holloway — 2009-04-27T12:19:51-05:00

On Saturday, May 2nd at 11:00 A.M. a memorial ceremony for Captain Richard Cliff will be held to honor his memory. The memorial service will be held at the B.B. Dougherty Administration Building at Appalachian State University.

Alumna Flying High

CDT Holloway — 2009-04-07T18:15:55-05:00

Here’s a great story on Maj. Michele P. Harper ’93 , Appalachian alumna and the first female Black Hawk pilot in the N.C. Army National Guard:

Ceremony held to Award Cadet Achievement

CDT Holloway — 2009-03-31T20:46:52-05:00

March 19th, 2009 @ The Blue Ridge Ballroom
Cadets from freshmen to senior class were presented with awards based on academic achievement, physical fitness scores, and outstanding leadership.
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Mountaineer Battalion Takes the Cold Plunge

CDT Holloway — 2009-03-04T12:44:39-05:00

Thursday, Febrauary 26th App State Army ROTC Cadets participated in the 8th Annual Polar Plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics.

Scabbard & Blade Fundraiser

CDT Holloway — 2009-03-03T18:34:28-05:00

Scabbard and Blade will be hosting a fundraiser Thursday March 5th from 5:30 - 9:30 P.M. @ Backyard Burgers and Marble Slab Creamery. A portion of all sales that day goes toward the Scabbard and Blade fund to help raise money for the club.

Gill Beck: Soldier first, lawyer always

CDT Holloway — 2009-02-23T11:10:06-05:00

By Kate Cahow '08 MA
Gill Beck '78 , a third-generation Mountaineer and third-generation North Carolina attorney, has led a career of distinction as both a civilian and a soldier.

App State ROTC Invited to Compete in Sandhurst

CDT Holloway — 2009-01-30T14:28:30-05:00

Due to its 1st Place performance at the Ranger Challenge Competition in October of 2008, Appalachian State ROTC has been selected as 1 of the 8 University ROTC teams to compete in this year’s Sandhurst Military Skills Competition.

Cadet Choe raises funds to help slain soldier's son

CDT Holloway — 2009-01-05T10:54:19-05:00

When Army Capt. Richard G. Cliff Jr. was killed Sept. 29 in Afghanistan, he left behind a month-old son. The Mount Pleasant, S.C., native was a 2002 graduate of Appalachian State University.

Appalachian Graduates become Commissioned Officers

CDT Holloway — 2009-01-05T10:50:27-05:00

Officers commissioned during a ceremony Dec. 20 at Appalachian were Christopher M. Dimaio, Gregory T. Lewis and Mitchell S. Rick.

To read the full story click here

Appalachian Alumni Celebrate Thanksgiving in Iraq

CDT Holloway — 2008-12-02T12:30:45-05:00

TIKRIT, Iraq- Among the more than 100,000 soldiers currently serving in Iraq, four Appalachian State University alumni gathered Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving at a dining facility on Contingency Operations Base Speicher In Tikrit, Iraq.

Saying Thank You on Veterans Day

CDT Holloway — 2008-11-12T10:16:04-05:00

Since 1919, Americans have paused on Nov. 11 to honor those who have served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.