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Another App ROTC Alumni Ranger!! Congratulations to LT Whitley (‘25, Medical Services Corps), who earned the Tab last Friday (far right). Celebrating with him are LTs Siefert and Swanson (both ’25, Infantry Officers). Find out what led them to “Lead the Way”—App ROTC.
The Pershing Rifle’s Company M-4 has welcomed 12 new members! New members Sias, Cox, Mu, Crouch, Whitley, Morrow, Field, De La Cruz, Beck, Elwell, and Torrey. All demonstrated commitment, resilience and teamwork. Well Done!
Supporting Campus and Community! App State’s ROTC Residential Learning Community (RLC) members Jordon Crouch, Jack Palmer, Gavin Lucas and Kong Her entertained visitors during Trick or Treat for Tots. The event was hosted App’s University Housing.Find out More at App ROTC.
The Appalachian Commandos Tactical Training of the Individual Soldier (TTIS)-Fall 26. Seventeen Cadets completed the intense week-long training. The training is focused on tactical military skills and small-unit leadership. Not for the weak or fainthearted. Find out More.
App Redlegs!! App ROTC Alumni (Class of 26) Lieutenants Christensen and Brion recently completed the Field Artillery Basic Officer Leader Course and are ready for the Operational Army! Lead and Serve Well!
Fun with Hatchets and a Bull! App ROTC's RLC had a night at Mystery Hill. Tristan Bellman won the hatchet. Elijah Johnson dominated the mechanical bull for “Best Bull Rider”. Abby Sias scored “Women Warrior” and Brennan Laboy was the evening’s Grand Champion.
We train, not deterred by temperature or terrain! APP ROTC’s Fall FTX consisted of weapons training, air movement, military skills station training, squad land navigation and tactical lanes On Sunday: a mountain run, Enlistment ceremony, and a hearty breakfast. Resilence.
Airmobile App State ROTC! The Battalion FTX's with air movement. En route, LTC Jones administered the Oath of Enlistment to Cadets Quinlan and Laney. The lead helicopter, was piloted by two App ROTC alumni, Major Hosak (2010) and LT Medlin (2024). A great way to start Training
App State ROTC Alumni are all over the World, including the island nation of Sri Lanka! Pictured: MAJ James Westmoreland (15), a Foreign Area Officer and CPT Terell Hurdle (17), Aide to the Deputy Commanding General of US Army Pacific. App ROTC Alumni are everywhere-join the team
Comradery in Community Service! This past month App ROTC’s Scabbard and Blade Club did a trash cleanup on the Boone Greenway and a trash cleanup hike (ruck) to the Flat Top Fire Tower. Proud to be part of the High Country Community!
Rangers Lead the Way! LT Hooks recently completed US Army Ranger School and was awarded the coveted Ranger Tab. Classmates from his 2025 App ROTC Class congratulated him. Pictured are LTs Baukema, Swanson, Hooks, Siefert, and Gulley. FOTM!
Ruck, Recover, Ruck Again. App ROTC conducted a 6-mile ruck for individual time on the iconic Boone Town Loop on 1 OCT. 2 OCT, the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Team (Strength and Conditioning/Nutrition) used the underclassmen lab to discuss efficiencies. Next Wed -9 Miles.
Two years ago, Hurricane Helene's wind and flooding devastated our High Country Community. App ROTC sustained some damage to equipment and facilities but proudly helped with the recovery. Cadre, Cadets, and Alumni rallied to clean up and rebuild. Most notably, the Phllips Family.
"Up in the morning, way before the sun, Mountaineers and me on a five-mile run" App ROTC Cadets conducted a five-mile run for time and spent Lab in the woods doing station training on Ruck Packing, Shelter Building, Camouflage/Field Hygiene, Gas Mask and Chemical Gear donning.
App ROTC Training Last week was in the Pool (Combat Water Survival Test), in the Classroom (Map Reading), and in the Woods (Land Navigation). See what App ROTC is all about.
The 9/11 Memorial Workout, App State Army ROTC brought our University and Community together to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who responded on September 11, 2001.25 years later, we remember those lost, those who served and sacrificed. We will never forget.
Thursday is Training Day on the Mountain. App ROTC’s lab consisted of a variety of military skills training in the dirt and in the woods. Bit hotter than usual, but that is not an obstacle. The day started with group runs and a Contract Ceremony for Cadets Steinhauser and Watkins
