ROTC

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
Charlie Poag Jan. 17, 2025

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
Charlie Poag Dec. 9, 2024
Building Leaders in the Stalwart Tactical Athlete Center

Veterans Day Guest Speaker Theresa Cross ’99 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
Charlie Poag Oct. 31, 2024
Veterans Day Guest Speaker Theresa Cross ’99 Reflects on Joining the Orange Family

Retired Air Force Special Tactics Officer and ROTC Alum Jeff Wilkinson ’89 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
Charlie Poag Sept. 9, 2024
Retired Air Force Special Tactics Officer and ROTC Alum Jeff Wilkinson ’89 Shares Lessons in Leadership and Preparation

University Establishes Scholarship to Honor Jamieson Ritter ’19

The University is honoring the memory of alumnus and fallen Cleveland, Ohio, police officer Jamieson Ritter ’19 with the establishment of a scholarship in his
News Staff July 17, 2024
University Establishes Scholarship to Honor Jamieson Ritter ’19

Air Force ROTC Cadet Emily Weaver ’24 Continues Family Tradition of Service

According to the Department of Defense, interest in military service is on the decline among the nation’s youth, especially those who are qualified for military
Charlie Poag May 2, 2023
Air Force ROTC Cadet Emily Weaver ’24 Continues Family Tradition of Service

106th Chancellor’s Review

When Syracuse University’s fourth Chancellor, James R. Day, reviewed the University’s Cadet Corps on May 4, 1917, he started what would become an annual tradition
Charlie Poag April 11, 2023
106th Chancellor’s Review

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
Charlie Poag March 29, 2023
Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces 2023 Dottle Scholars for the Spring Semester

Forever Orange Hometown Hero Robert L. Gang Jr. ’39, L’42 Passes Away at Age 104

Robert “Bob” L. Gang Jr. ’39, L’42 never let aging get in the way of living. When he was 78, he and his friend cut
Eileen Korey Feb. 24, 2023
Forever Orange Hometown Hero Robert L. Gang Jr. ’39, L’42 Passes Away at Age 104

ARMY ROTC Cadets Host CNY JROTC Fitness Challenge

Cadets from Syracuse University’s U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) welcomed more than 120 Junior ROTC cadets to the JMA Wireless Dome on the
Charlie Poag Feb. 15, 2023
ARMY ROTC Cadets Host CNY JROTC Fitness Challenge

ROTC Cadets Get Airborne Thanks to US Air Force Lt. Col. Sean Stumpf ’07

Born in the Bronx, Sean Stumpf ’07, often watched planes take off and land at nearby LaGuardia Airport. That childhood fascination sparked a lifelong passion
Charlie Poag Jan. 27, 2023
ROTC Cadets Get Airborne Thanks to US Air Force Lt. Col. Sean Stumpf ’07

From Afghanistan to Air Force One: Brig. Gen. Stephen Snelson’s ’97 Commitment to Serving His Country Started at Syracuse University

Stephen Snelson ’97 loved to play with Matchbox cars when he was a child. But unlike his friends, Snelson’s cars had a magical ability to
John Boccacino Nov. 10, 2022
From Afghanistan to Air Force One: Brig. Gen. Stephen Snelson’s ’97 Commitment to Serving His Country Started at Syracuse University

Syracuse Welcomes New Head of the Army ROTC Program, LTC Matthew Coyne

With more than 100 Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets under his charge, LTC Matthew (Matt) Coyne has stepped into his new role as
Stephanie Salanger Sept. 28, 2022
Syracuse Welcomes New Head of the Army ROTC Program, LTC Matthew Coyne

Syracuse University Hosts Highest Number of Army ROTC Educational Delay Program Cadets in the Country

Syracuse University’s College of Law proudly has among its student body three Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) students--Ray Scarlatta L’23, Anthony “Ben” Emmi L’23
Austin Philleo Aug. 22, 2022
Syracuse University Hosts Highest Number of Army ROTC Educational Delay Program Cadets in the Country
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