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-26 posts tagged "Army"
Peter Breen | Friday, May 19, 2023
On Saturday morning, at the tri-military commissioning ceremony in DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, 57 graduating cadets will be appointed second lieutenants or ensigns in the United States Navy, Marines, Army or Air Force. Depending on branch, scholarship and request, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) students typically owe four or five years of active duty service
Bella Laufenberg | Friday, November 18, 2022
James “Jake” Blaauboer passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 11. Blaauboer was a sophomore at Notre Dame, veteran of the U.S. Army and avid runner, but most importantly, he was a brother, a son and a friend. Born in December 1995, Blaauboer grew up in upstate New York in a small town called Clifton Park.
Reyna Lim | Friday, May 13, 2022
After four years of spirited dedication to the balance of diligent training with academic courses at the University, 45 senior cadets of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) will be receiving their commissions Saturday at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center (DPAC). For these graduating members of Notre Dame’s class of 2022, this will mark a
Alejandro Mujica | Wednesday, September 1, 2021
In today’s music industry, all that matters is the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Everybody wants it, and fans are willing to do anything to get their fave song up there. We have seen Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Jason Derulo and many others employ questionable tactics to achieve the coveted prize, but up
Maggie Eastland | Friday, May 21, 2021
Every year, several ROTC students in Notre Dame’s graduating class are commissioned as officers in the U.S. Navy, Army, Marines and Air Force. Despite COVID-19 setbacks, the class of 2021 will be no different, sending many new officers into various branches of the military. The soon-to-be officers include 16 Army, 14 Navy and nine Air
Letter to the Editor | Thursday, March 4, 2021
Despite Notre Dame being among the finest schools for Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC), the general student body knows little about ROTC beyond its existence. Of course, everyone notices “uniform days” — the days where every ROTC student receives the comment, “I didn’t know you are in the Army,” (even if you are Navy —
Meagan Bens | Wednesday, May 2, 2018
After being crowned the ACC champion with its 17-7 victory over No. 10 Virginia this past Sunday, No. 8 Notre Dame will host Army on Saturday for its last regular-season home game. The Irish (8-5, 1-3 ACC) had an explosive offense showing Sunday, as six different players registered multiple goals against Virginia (12-5, 1-3 ACC)
Michael Ivey | Tuesday, May 1, 2018
No. 8 Notre Dame traveled to Charlottesville, Virginia, this weekend in hopes to increase its odds of gaining a berth in the upcoming NCAA tournament. It ended up with a 14-11 win over then-No. 2 Duke in the semifinals Friday and a dominant 17-7 victory against No. 10 Virginia in the championship game Sunday to
Ciara Hopkinson | Friday, May 19, 2017
After four years of hard work, sacrifice and dedication, this year’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) seniors will receive their commissions at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 20, marking their transition into active or reserve duty. The commanders of all three units of Notre Dame’s ROTC praised their seniors for their abilities
Stephanie Snyder | Friday, May 19, 2017
Three Saint Mary’s seniors will carry on the College’s legacy for service, as their participation in Notre Dame’s Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) will enable them to join the military after graduation. Despite being the Army battalion commander and receiving a senior award from the ROTC program, biology major Emilie Vanneste said the most rewarding part