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Forged in Snow: How Syracuse ROTC Shaped a Career of Service
Growing up in Buffalo, Madison Kaifas-Steiner was no stranger to the bitter cold and snow-filled winters of Central New York. But when she joined Syracuse Universityās cross-town Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program during her time at Le Moyne…
Building Leaders in the Stalwart Tactical Athlete Center
Earning a commission in the U.S. Army is a challenging process. Among the many attributes necessary to become a commissioned officer, physical fitness is a key element that can make or break a candidateās potential military career. In 2019, the…
Veterans Day Guest Speaker Theresa Cross ā99 Reflects on Joining the Orange Family
On Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, the nation will pause to acknowledge and honor those who have served with the uniformed military services in defense of the United States of America. From coast-to-coast, the countryās veterans will take part in…
Retired Air Force Special Tactics Officer and ROTC Alum Jeff Wilkinson ā89 Shares Lessons in Leadership and Preparation
Across the U.S. Department of Defense, there are approximately 650 commissioned flag officers, known as generals or admirals. Achieving this rank is a testament to a service memberās dedication, knowledge, leadership and ability to effect change. For retired U.S. Air…
University Establishes Scholarship to Honor Jamieson Ritter ā19
The University is honoring the memory of alumnus and fallen Cleveland, Ohio, police officer Jamieson Ritter ā19 with the establishment of a scholarship in his name. Beginning in 2025, the Jamieson Ritter Memorial ROTC Scholarship will be awarded to an…
Air Force ROTC Cadet Emily Weaver ā24 Continues Family Tradition of Service
According to the Department of Defense, interest in military service is on the decline among the nationās youth, especially those who are qualified for military service. Only 9% indicated they would likely serve in the military; such a low percentage…
106th Chancellor’s Review
When Syracuse Universityās fourth Chancellor, James R. Day, reviewed the Universityās Cadet Corps on May 4, 1917, he started what would become an annual tradition for the Universityās future military leaders. On March 31, 2023, both Reserve Officer Training Corps…
Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces 2023 Dottle Scholars for the Spring Semester
The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) is pleased to announce the recipients of The Dottle Family ROTC Cadet Scholarship for 2023. The scholars were selected through a competitive process assessing the applicantās academic standing, physical aptitude, citizenship and…
Forever Orange Hometown Hero Robert L. Gang Jr. ā39, Lā42 Passes Away at Age 104
Robert āBobā L. Gang Jr. ā39, Lā42 never let aging get in the way of living. When he was 78, he and his friend cut down 60 trees to build a log cabin. At age 80, he hiked 16 miles…
ARMY ROTC Cadets Host CNY JROTC Fitness Challenge
Cadets from Syracuse Universityās U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) welcomed more than 120 Junior ROTC cadets to the JMA Wireless Dome on the evening of February 8. The JROTC students came from seven high schools around Central and…