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Burke hires Jimmy Brown as head girls basketball coach

Burke hires Jimmy Brown, '96, as head girls basketball coach.

live5news.com Led North Charleston to 2 state title games

Citadel Alumni Fall Return Town Hall

Join Gen. Glenn Walters and other campus leaders for a virtual town hall to get the information you need for Operation Fall Return 2020.

The Citadel

"We have an opportunity to do this right as an institution and as a Citadel family. As we advance inclusive excellence in our campus community, it will not always be easy, and it will not be perfect. We must address this issue with grace and empathy for each other, and in alignment with our core values of Honor, Duty and Respect."https://bit.ly/3e6pxBH

LTC Franz D. (David) Cone, USA, Ret., '51, is included in this Greensboro, N.C., News & Record article on the Korean War.

https://www.greensboro.com/news/local_news/five-veterans-have-vivid-memories-of-the-korean-war-the-conflict-began-70-years-ago/article_426420ca-e80f-5730-a3f0-53528a70968b.html

[07/04/20]   Have a Happy Fourth of July!

Alicia Rhett: From Movies to Portraits

Alicia Rhett painted Cadets.

https://www.annenewman.com.au/alicia-rhett-from-movies-to-portraits/

annenewman.com.au Today we learn a little about Alicia Rhett, who chose to shun the glamour of a Hollywood career after a taste in a minor role in a blockbuster. Instead, she chose to devote herself to portrait painting and her local performing arts. Image: Military Cadets, The Citadel (W.T homas McQueeney)

July 2, 1843 - Alligator Falls From The Sky

July 2, 1843: Charleston

postandcourier.com The National Weather Service Charleston office reported of an alligator falling from the sky during a thunderstorm in downtown Charleston.

Way Back Wednesday: The Iconic Coburg Cow

Does anyone have a good cow story?

counton2.com WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCBD) – It’s Wednesday and that means it is time to explore the history that surrounds the Lowcountry. This week, we take a trip to West Ashley to visit the Coburg Cow! Est…

Passing the Trident: 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Change of Command from Col. Robert Brodie to Col. Michael Nakonieczny

Col Robert Brodie, USMC, '94

dvidshub.net The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit passage of command from Col. Robert Brodie to Col. Michael Nakonieczny took place at a private event due to COVID-19 force health protection measures, here, June 25. Brodie, a career F/A-18 Hornet Naval Aviator, is from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and attended The....

The Citadel

Operation Return to Campus is underway. This mission sets conditions for cadets and students to return to an adapted face-to-face instruction and training model. https://bit.ly/2BPRuA5

Approaching milestone, three-war vet recalls life of service - By Fran Gonzalez

Carmine Pecorelli, '54

waldo.villagesoup.com Belfast — Asked about his upcoming birthday, three-war veteran Carmine Pecorelli said, “I’m getting a fire permit to light my candles.”

Savannah Spirit women's soccer team plays first game Saturday

Savannah Spirit women’s soccer team, owned by LtCol D.J. Spisso II, ANG, '96, plays its first game this Saturday.

savannahnow.com Chris Davidovicz is finally seeing a seven-year vision come to pass.Davidovicz was named the head coach of the Savannah Spirit SC women’s soccer

Samuel Fuller: Principal finds new home at South Aiken High

Samuel Fuller, '04

aikenstandard.com South Aiken High School Principal Samuel Fuller tried on several careers before he became an educator.

Congratulations to MG David Wilson, USA, '91!

Today, June 16, 2020, Maj. Gen. Charles R. Hamilton relinquished command to Maj. Gen. David Wilson and welcomed him as the new Commanding General for the 8th Theater Sustainment Command.

#Sustaintheforce #Oneteam
U.S. Army U.S. Army Pacific 8th Special Troops Battalion 130th Engineer Brigade 8th Military Police Brigade Hawaii News Now The Post and Courier U.S. Army Materiel Command Army Logistics University The Chronicle The Citadel The Citadel Alumni Association

Citadel board votes unanimously: zero tuition increase for 2020-21 | The Citadel Today

today.citadel.edu “The Board is united in the decision to freeze tuition at last year’s rate for the coming academic year,” said Col. Fred L. Price Jr., BOV chair.

Happy Flag Day!

U.S. Army

Happy Birthday to our U.S. Army!

This year, the United States Army pays tribute to 245 years of dedicated service to our Nation.

While it is fitting that we pause to recognize the achievements and contributions of our Soldiers and their Families, Army Civilians, Veterans, and retirees, we acknowledge that this Army Birthday will take place during a profoundly challenging time for America. Still, whatever challenge we face as a nation, the U.S. Army always answers the call to serve and defend. Our history of coming together to serve our communities with honor is part of the enduring fabric of America’s legacy.

Army Soldiers and Civilians embody the Army Values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage and are committed to the mission.

We thank our Soldiers and their families, Army Civilians, Veterans, and retirees for their extraordinary service and steadfast determination.

#ArmyBday #ServeWithHonor

US Navy SEAL discussion on leadership and resiliency | Webinar | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright, a top global law firm with offices in more than 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East, is holding a webinar featuring Citadel Alumni speakers, Captain Eugene F. Paluso, II, '89, Commandant of Cadets, The Citadel; and Brett Govett, '87, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP.

nortonrosefulbright.com Please join us for a discussion about leadership and resiliency in a time of uncertainty and adversity.

Select Interior Concepts Names Bill Varner Chief Executive Officer

L. William Varner, Jr., '73, was named CEO of Select Interior Concepts, Inc., of Atlanta, a premier installer and nationwide distributor of interior building products.

valdostadailytimes.com ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 9, 2020--

Hartsville native, Citadel graduate assumes command of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade

Brig. Gen. David L. Odom, USMC, '91

scnow.com CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Major Gen. Stephen M. Neary relinquished command of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade to Brig. Gen. David L. Odom during a change of command ceremony at Marine

Thank you to Roger Long, '89, for writing the following for us. Be sure to visit The Citadel Memorial Europe at facebook.com/TheCitadelMemorialEurope.

"Today, seventy-six years ago, the liberation of Western Europe commenced with the Normandy landings. Many Citadel Men took a direct part in the landings on June 6, D-Day. Others came ashore in the following days. Charles May Forrest, Jr., ’45, was one of these men. Serving in Company I, 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, PFC Forrest came ashore at Utah Beach on D + 4, June 10th, 1944.

Forrest, a native of Saluda, South Carolina, entered The Citadel in September, 1941, and was a member of Cadet Company A his freshman and sophomore years. After completing the work of the sophomore class, Charlie Forrest went on active military duty and went through basic training with the 31st infantry training battalion at Camp Croft, Spartanburg.

After basic training, Forrest was sent to Camp Meade, Maryland, in November 1943, and then to Camp Miles Standish, Massachusetts, prior to embarking for England. After landing at Liverpool, England, he was assigned to Company I, 3rd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. The 9th ID was a veteran outfit which had seen action in North Africa and Sicily. Forrest would participate in the Normandy invasion, the battles of Northern France and the Rhine River, being twice wounded, on June 20 and on November 21, 1944.

On June 10th, D + 4, the 9th ID went ashore on Utah Beach. In an interview in the Summer 1989 Alumni News, Forrest described the experience, 'We waded ashore. We were wet and the heavy gear made it hard to walk. Then we were ordered to ‘dig in’ and ‘move up’ – ‘dig in’ and ‘move up’. Dead soldiers lay on the beach, and we scrambled around them while ducking 88mm shells that burst overhead.

After about 10 or 11 days fighting day and night, we had moved away from the beach into the hedgerows; that was when a shell burst right over us [me and my buddy, James Ferrell]. We dived for the same trench, but not in time. We were both hit by shrapnel. I called for a medic, as he ran toward us, he was blown to bits. Another medic made it to us and radioed for help.

After Jim was flown out, I was taken to a field hospital where a Dr. Lane operated on my leg. From there I was moved to Binghamton.' The Greenville News reported on July 14, Forrest’s parent had received a letter from him saying he was in an English hospital recovering from his wounds.

The combat action of the 9th ID is described in detail in the US Army Center of Military History’s book 'Utah Beach to Cherbourg 6 – 27 June'. In brief, from Utah Beach, the division made its way inland to link up with the 82nd Airborne Division at St. Mere Église. Their task together was to clear the east bank of the Douve river as far north as Ste. Colombe. On 15 June, the division, as part of VII Corps, started the drive to cut the Cotentin Peninsula. The 9th ID would achieve the corps’ western most objective of Saint-Lo-d’Ourville on June 19, effectively cutting the peninsula and sealing off any escape of German units trapped to the north.

VII Corps then turned north for the drive on Cherbourg. On Jun 20, the 9th ID encountered strong German resistance, and their push came to a halt. The third battalion of the 47th IR was stopped 1,300 yards short of its objective, the main highway intersection near Branville-Hague.

After his recovery, Forrest rejoined his unit in France. In October and November, the 9th Infantry Division fought in the Huertgen Forest area of Germany. On November 21, Sergeant Forrest was wounded for a second time, Company I and the third battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment were attached to the 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division in the area of Hamich. According the the 16th IR’s after action report, 3/47th IR had been 'in a defensive position and received heavy artillery and mortar fire.'

Returning to the Citadel as a veteran student March 25, 1946, Mr. Forrest completed the academic requirements for graduation in six quarters. He was awarded his diploma and the degree of Bachelor of Science in commerce on September 13, 1947. Two weeks later, Forrest started at The Citadel as an instructor in business administration, teaching accounting, with the rank of second lieutenant in the South Carolina Unorganized Militia.

He later became associated with Rice Business College in Charleston, and then in 1951, he and his wife, Hester, moved their family to Anderson, South Carolina, when he became director of Carolina College of Commerce, later Forrest College.

In May 1953, Mr. Forrest was elected to the board of directors of the Association of Citadel Men, the predecessor of the Citadel Alumni Association. Mr. Forrest was active in the alumni association for many years. Richard H. Forrest, one of four children, graduated from The Citadel in 1981. Mr. Forrest died in 2008."

On today, the 76th anniversary, Mr. Forest represents, for us, all of our Alumni who fought on D-Day and in the Normandy Invasion and lived to tell the tale. And as always we remember those who were killed during this heroic effort.

Please comment below to join us in honoring and remembering Citadel Alumni who served during the D-Day Invasion.

Navy Region Hawaii

Join the US Navy as it commemorates the Battle of Midway on the battle's 78th anniversary.

Join us live from the Pearl Harbor National Memorial for a virtual ceremony commemorating the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, a monumental U.S. Navy victory and display of initiative, toughness and bravery that continues to inspire us today. #Midway78

Hill provides Athens Academy with dual threat educator

Robert Hill, '85, is featured in an Oconee Enterprise newspaper article on his role as a teacher and coach at Athens Academy.

oconeeenterprise.com University of Georgia offensive quality control coach Buster Faulkner carries two things with him when he changes jobs and begins to fill a new office.

The Citadel

"In times like these our Core Values and Principled Leadership can change everything. Educate yourself on the issues, and support your colleagues, friends and neighbors. Be a resource to your community by sharing your time, effort, and energy. Be kind to one another and solve problems. We each can be a powerful solution to our Nation’s challenges." https://bit.ly/2U0Hdrm

This is a reminder that the $400.00 membership for the Class of 2020 will no longer be available after midnight tonight. Pay in full before midnight at citadelalumni.org/join using the Current Student option.

After midnight life membership for the Class of 2020 increases to $500.00. That price will be available to the Class of 2020 for one year. After that a life membership will rise to the regular membership rate of $700.00. Join now!

Class of 2020, family and friends: This Sunday will be the last day to purchase the $400.00 Life Membership in The Citadel Alumni Association. Beginning Monday, June 1, 2020, Life Membership for the Class of 2020 will increase to $500.00. Please purchase your membership this weekend! citadelalumni.org/join

President Trump spotlights Cape Coral family during Memorial Day speech in Baltimore

CPT Daniel W. Eggers, USA, '97, who died in action in Afghanistan in 2004, was spotlighted in President Trump's Memorial Day speech in Baltimore.

news-press.com Bill and Margo Eggers and their grandchildren had front-row seats Monday at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, where President Trump spoke of Daniel Eggers.

A reminder to members of the Class of 2020, their families and friends: The $400.00 Life Membership is still available for a short time due to our current situation. This discounted membership rate will end soon so please act now. Please pass this news on to others who may not see it here. Visit citadelalumni.org/join and choose the Current Student option.

The Citadel

The Hon. Marion “Joe” Smoak, the regimental commander for the Class of 1938 and one of our longest-living alumni, dedicated his life to his family and country as a veteran, a lawyer, and through a career in politics and international relations. https://bit.ly/2X2Ohp6

Business Directory

Support Citadel businesses!

The new Alumni-Owned Business Network is now live on our website and is open for paid-in-full CAA Life Member business owners. Those Life Members may now add their businesses through their CAA profile on our website.

citadelalumni.org  As a benefit of Life Membership, the Association is happy to announce The Citadel Alumni Association Alumni-Owned Business Network. This program allows paid-in-full life members to post information about businesses of which they are the owner or proprietor. These businesses are designated CAA-Cert...

Memorial Day 2020

Good morning! We hope that you are safe and well on this Memorial Day as we join together to remember our fallen Alumni.

On this Memorial Day Weekend, we honor and remember our country's fallen and especially our Alumni who made the Ultimate Sacrifice. Thank you to BG Thomas R....

[05/22/20]   On this Memorial Day Weekend, we honor and remember our country's fallen and especially our Alumni who made the Ultimate Sacrifice.

Thank you to BG Thomas R. Dickinson, USA, Ret., '67; President of The Citadel Gen Glenn M. Walters, UMSC, Ret., '79; and Ms. Judith Ranger Smith, daughter of CPT Terry D. Cordell, USA, '57.

And thank you to The Coastal South Carolina Chapter of The Association of The United States Army.

The Citadel Foundation

From The Citadel Foundation:

The Citadel family stepped forward in a remarkable way to support the college and make Giving Day an extraordinary success.

Together, we broke all prior Giving Day records. We exceeded our initial goal, unlocked two challenge gifts, and raised an unprecedented $1,222,392 for The Citadel from 2,850 donors in a single day.

THANK YOU to all members of The Citadel family who stepped forward
to make yesterday an overwhelming success and a record-breaking day in the college's fundraising history.

Your passion and generosity ensure the forward march of the Long Gray Line.

The Citadel family stepped forward in a remarkable way to support the college and make Giving Day an extraordinary success.

Together, we broke all prior Giving Day records. We exceeded our initial goal, unlocked two challenge gifts, and raised an unprecedented $1,222,392 for The Citadel from 2,850 donors in a single day.

THANK YOU to all members of The Citadel family who stepped forward
to make yesterday an overwhelming success and a record-breaking day in the college's fundraising history.

Your passion and generosity ensure the forward march of the Long Gray Line.