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Kylie Wilcox: An Example of Purposeful Leadership and Innovation Nov 25, 2024

Kylie Wilcox is set to graduate from Appalachian State University in December where she has made a significant impact through her commitment to sustainable solutions and military service.

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Cadet Joshua Hamacher

Meet Cadet Joshua Hamacher: A Story of Leadership and Perserverance Oct 29, 2024

Cadet Joshua Hamacher, a senior at Appalachian State University, embodies a unique blend of commitment, both to his country and his community.

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Frontline to Farm Training in Boone for its Third Year Jun 17, 2024

For three years, Frontline to Farm has brought veterans transitioning from military to sustainable farming to the High Country for training with... Fine and Applied Arts, Military Science and Leadership, Communication

2024 Memorial Day

Army Reserve veteran and App State alumna Caitlin Langley lays wreath for university’s Memorial Day commemoration May 28, 2024

Appalachian State University held its annual Memorial Day commemoration on May 24 to pay tribute to those who died while serving in the U.S.... Military Science and Leadership

App State earns designation as a Top 10 Military-Friendly School for 2023-24 Jun 6, 2023

Appalachian State University has been designated by VIQTORY as a Military Friendly® School for the 14th year in a row, ranking among the

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ROTC Spring 2023 Commissioning

R.O.T.C. - Serve and Lead Well May 16, 2023

The Appalachian State University Reserve Officers' Training Corps held its Commissioning Ceremony on Saturday 13 May at Valborg Theatre.

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App State's Pershing Rifles Company M-4 Cadets Awarded First Place in National Competition Mar 17, 2023

Appalachian State University's very own Pershing Rifles Company M-4 attended the National Society of Pershing Rifles' National Conference and... Military Science and Leadership

The Mountaineer Battalion

Victory in a “Competition for a Cause” Apr 17, 2018

Teams of Appalachian ROTC Cadets participated in the 11th annual Mountain Man Memorial March (MMMM) to honor the nation's fallen service mem

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Nathan Reitzel

Appalachian State University ROTC student receives inaugural Shilling Scholarship Feb 15, 2018

Nathan Reitzel, a senior political science, pre-professional legal studies major from Newton, was awarded the inaugural Austin Shilling Memorial... Military Science and Leadership

Retired Spc. Anthony Corso

Student Veteran Spc. Anthony Corso Leads Memorial Day Service at Appalachian State [HC Press] Jun 1, 2016

At Appalachian State University’s Memorial Day ceremony May 30, retired Spc. Anthony Corso told the story of 31-year-old Army Capt.

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Cadets at the 2016 commissioning ceremony

Ready to lead: Appalachian students commissioned as military officers May 13, 2016

Thirteen cadets were commissioned as second lieutenants at a ceremony held May 13 on campus.

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Cadets participating in the 9th annual Mountain Man Memorial March

Mountaineer Battalion supports the 9th annual Mountain Man Memorial March Apr 27, 2016

Gatlinburg, TN—Teams of Appalachian ROTC cadets participated in the 9th annual Mountain Man Memorial March to honor the nati

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