The Brigadier

10/09/2022

This weekend was unlike any normal weekend we have here at The Citadel. It included the k***s being promoted from cadet recruits to cadet privates, the usual Parents Weekend football game, and open barracks for all parents to explore. But most importantly the Class of 2023 received their class rings. Quite a jam packed weekend full of activities and many congratulations are in order for The Citadel cadets for their achievements thus far into the Fall 2022 semester. Keep on pushing forward and God Bless The Citadel.

10/03/2022

As Ring Day is approaching for the Class of 2023, let’s look back at last years Ring Day for the Class of 2022. Lots of memories made then and many more will be made this upcoming weekend. This is just another step in the right direction for the Class of 23. They soon will wear the band of gold.

08/15/2022

We are back and so are the cadets! Leadership and cadre have returned to campus a week prior in order to prepare for the Class of 2026 who arrived this past Saturday. The new k***s have been keeping busy with haircuts, measurements for uniforms, and learning how to drill. It only gets harder from here. Good luck to the Class of 2026, and godspeed! It’s a long 9 months as they say.

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05/08/2022

And just like that, the Class of 2022 is done.

After 4 years of pain, adversity, sacrifice, and tribulations, it is time now to hand the reins down and let go. Go out into the world and change it for the better. Thank you for setting the standard for us and we promise to never forget all the hard work you put into The Citadel. Many goodbyes were said, but even more new beginnings have been created and we wish the entire Class of 2022 good luck.

As General Walters said, “Class of 2022…Dismissed!”



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05/08/2022

For the Class of 2022, we wish you all the best in your future. Welcome to the Long Grey Line and we look forward to you changing the world.

For those who don’t know, right before graduation all of the seniors line up together and the k***s and new command teams for 2023 will conduct a pass and review as a final goodbye to the seniors. As of yesterday, the Class of 2022 are now a part of the Long Grey Line family.



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03/27/2022

Last but not least, we have the Oath Renewal. Here, the Class of 2025 marches from The Citadel to Marion Square to renew the oath they took back in August when they first arrived to campus. This is the first class of cadets to do the Oath Renewal since the Class of 2022.

03/27/2022

Theses are all the pictures captured during the Gauntlet on Recognition Day.

03/27/2022

03/27/2022

The last push to the end is always the hardest. The victory lap and the class set seem here are part of the final phase of the Gauntlet. This is where they give it their all alongside their classmates. Again, congratulations to the Class of 2025. This is the road less traveled.

03/27/2022

Here we have 1st and 2nd battalion conducting their Gauntlet on Wilson Field. More action shots of the k***s as they gruel through all the stations.

03/26/2022

The weekend the Class of 25 has been waiting for 9 months, Recognition Day is finally here. Many more photos to come of the Gauntlet, the Victory lap, and more.

02/19/2022

Another Friday, another parade of course. Today was a small awards parade with some absolutely beautiful and sunny weather. Campus looking perfect as usual.

01/29/2022

Congratulations to all of the cadets who received Gold Stars or President’s List from this past fall 2021 semester! Quite the productive semester the Corps had.

01/27/2022

Earlier this week, our first Greater Issues speech of the spring semester, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development, Elbridge Colby, spoke to the Corps of Cadets about the potential threat of China economically, militarily, and physically.

11/14/2021

The Citadel Bulldogs come back from behind and win 45-44 against Wofford in overtime. The Dogs stopped Wofford when it came to the game-winning 2-point conversion this afternoon. Quite the end to a hard fought game.



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11/13/2021

Today, the Corps of Cadets marched in the final parade of the semester. This parade is in honor of all the graduates and alumni returning to campus for Homecoming. We also wish congratulations to the Class of 1971, as it is their 50th reunion this year.



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11/13/2021

Just a day after Veteran's Day, the Corps of Cadets holds its annual Twilight Parade just as the sun sets on the Ashley River. This parade serves as a tribute to the men and women who have served our country in its defense. We will always remember their sacrifice and continue to uphold the values of honor, duty, and respect.



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10/04/2021

Ring Weekend: Day 2 Part 3

To end off this very busy weekend, The Citadel hosted VMI’s football team in the annual Military Class of the South football game. As usual, the 4th class cadets and their leadership from VMI came down from Virginia in this classic rivalry.

It was a hard fought battle between the two teams, but at the end of the day The Citadel came out on top against VMI and reclaimed the Silver Shako after previously losing last year.

Quite the perfect way to end the week after our seniors got their rings and the k***s were promoted to cadet privates.

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10/03/2021

Ring Weekend: Day 2 Part 2

In addition to the open barracks for the 4th class cadets being promoted, we also hold a parade to acknowledge the hard work our of cadets. They have been working endlessly for our k***s and deserve to be recognized for their efforts.

At this Parents Weekend parade, VMI and their 4th class cadets join us at parade as well. Parents, family, and friends all came together for this momentous weekend together.

The campus was so vibrant with so many people again, just as how it should be.

10/03/2021

Ring Weekend: Day 2 Part 1

Yesterday was also a busy day for Parents Weekend but specifically for the k***s or 4th class cadets. They have made it though the cadre period and will now be integrated into the rest of the Corps.

They have been promoted to cadet privates and have made it far into their journey at The Citadel. But there are many more days to go before they are recognized. For now, they are content but there is more work to be done.

Congratulations to the 4th class, but do not get comfortable yet. The only easy day was yesterday.

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10/03/2021

Ring Weekend: Day 1 Part 2

The Class of 2022 have been waiting for this day for a while now, and here it has come. All the proper preparations have been made by k***s and upperclassmen alike.

Enjoy this moment with your brothers and sisters, and rejoice. That beautiful band of gold now forever a part of their path to blazing the future.

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10/03/2021

Ring Weekend: Day 1 Part 1

Just yesterday, the Class of 2022 joined many of those who came before them, journeyed through The Citadel, and grown into influential leaders, and officially received their class rings.

Class of 2022, you now wear the ring. You have all earned your bands of gold. Wear it with pride, and never stop excelling in everything you challenge yourself to.

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09/12/2021

Something else that made today more unique was the Jeep Review parade. What made this parade special is that the President of the college, General Glenn M. Walters, along with a guest and the Regimental Commander, Kathryn Christmas, rode in the parade review bronco on slide 6. When it passed by the companies, each company rendered an eyes right and followed it as they passed.

Quite the start to the school year and there is plenty more to follow. As always, Dawgs on Top!

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09/12/2021

Today was quite a busy day for the Corps. Starting off the day with an Open Barracks. It is important to note this has been the first open barracks the Corps had since the 2019-2020 school year.

It is a welcome change. This is to hoping things can be normal again and for good. To keep seeing the Corps keeping busy this year, make sure to keep checking for more posts both here and our page.

And as always, Dawgs on Top!

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09/02/2021

Now that the 2021-2022 school year has started, things are going back to normal or as close as we can get to "normal". With that in mind, the women's soccer team has been keeping busy. Over the past 10 days with 4 matches Andy hey now sit with a comfortable record of 3-1. Quite the start!

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04/27/2021

The Class of 22 JSA Performance held in McAlister Field House.

04/01/2021

As March concludes, we see that the yearly Bond Volunteer Aspirant sessions have begun to wrap up their training.

Now comes the final selection process where the current Summerall Guards will whittle down the current aspirants to the final 61.

Those who make it past the final cut will go on to become the Class of 2022 Summerall Guards.

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03/27/2021

Class's of 2024 Oath Renewal

Earlier today, the entire class of 2024, all 559 of them, took place in renewing their oath that they originally took back in August.

This is another huge step for these cadets on their path to graduation.

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