The Citadel - Student Veteran Association

09/14/2026

You win some, you lose some but we ALWAYS win here at the Student Veteran Tailgate 🇺🇸🤙🏈

Catch us out here for the Family Day game on October 10th

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03/18/2026

Meet the 2025-2026 Student Veterans Association Board members!

President Mackenzie Baker
Major: Marketing & Business Development
Minor: Spanish
Rank: Staff Sergeant (E6)
Branch: US Army
MOS: 15H (Aircraft Powerplant Repairer) & Drill Sergeant

Vice President (Programs & Development) Karim AlShaikhly
Major: Political Science
Rank: Tech Sergeant (E6)
Branch: US Air Force (Ret)
MOS: 2A373 (Tactical Aircraft Maintenance), 2A375 (Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics) Crew Chief

Vice President (Recruiting & Engagement) Sam Overman
Major: Criminal Justice, Intelligence and Homeland Security
Rank: SGT (E5)
Branch: US Army
MOS: 92S (Shower and Laundry Specialist) and Platoon Sergeant

Cadet Liaison Cadet Sergeant Caleb Wilson
Corps Role: Squad Leader (Hotel Co)
Major: Intelligence, Security Studies and Political Science
Branch: US Army National Guard
MOS: 35F (All Source Intelligence Analyst)

Are you a Citadel Student Veteran and want to apply to become apart of the 2026-2027 SVA Board, applications are now open‼️‼️
🔗 in Bio under “Board Application” (expires March 27th)

03/04/2026

Uncle Sam and The Citadel’s Student Veterans Association are throwing a dunk tank fundraiser, and nominations are officially open! Nominate anyone— we’re talking cadets, commandant and admin staff, professors, or your favorite veteran student— if they’re part of community, they’re fair game for the tank! 🫵🎾🌊

Put your nominations in the comments and spread the word👇

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01/14/2026

Happy New Year, Student Veterans! 🎉

Spring semester starts today 🌱📚
New semester, same mission.

Whether you’re coming off drill, balancing work and family, or just getting back into the academic grind—we want to welcome you back. If you’re feeling the pressure or trying to find your rhythm again, remember you’re not doing this alone.

You’ve done harder things than this.

The SVA at The Citadel is here for you this semester. We’re proud of every veteran student pushing forward this spring. Let’s take it one week at a time and support each other along the way. As always, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Let’s make it a strong start. 💪🇺🇸

❤️
Mackenzie Baker
President, Citadel SVA

04/11/2025

04/08/2025

Graduation is right around the corner! The Exercise Science Department held a dinner for graduating cadets and students. Cheers to our Exercise Science Veteran and MECEP Seniors! Finish Strong! 💪 🏋️

03/26/2025

We had a swingin’ time at last night’s Citadel Baseball Game v College of Charleston! Especially with a 4-2 win! AND we got to snap a pic with the Veteran Student Class of 1980! ⚾️🐶🇺🇸

02/19/2025

We had such a LOVEly time on Saturday at the Valentine’s Weekends Picnic and Scavenger Hunt! ❤️ ♥️ ❤️
Some of the winners received sweet prizes 🍭 and we loved the opportunity to see everyone outside of classes.

02/05/2025

The VSSC hosted Jim Whetstone for a Veteran’s Mentorship Program Lunch & Learn. A wonderful, lifelong program supporting our veteran and active-duty students in pursuing their professional and personal goals. Stop by the VSSC for more information or visit the link below to sign up

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01/03/2025

SVA NATCON 25’! Student Veterans of America