App State ROTC program honored with Army’s General Douglas MacArthur Award

App State ROTC program honored with Army’s General Douglas MacArthur Award

BOONE — The Appalachian State University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program, known as the Mountaineer Battalion, has been awarded the U.S. Army’s General Douglas MacArthur Award, recognizing the program’s exceptional contributions to military leadership and training. A ceremony in celebration…

Gala brings together USC vets, service members, ROTC students

USC President Carol Folt poses with attendees at the university’s 16th annual gala for veterans, servicemembers and ROTC students. (USC Photo/Steve Cohn) Share University Gala brings together generations of USC veterans, service members and ROTC students The 16th annual evening of celebration, tributes and tradition features mutual respect and admiration. April 09, 2025 By Greg Hernandez Less than three months before his 100th birthday, Wor…

App State ROTC Program Honored with Army’s General Douglas MacArthur Award

April 9, 2025 The Appalachian State University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program, known as the Mountaineer Battalion, has been awarded the U.S. Army’s General Douglas MacArthur Award, recognizing the program’s exceptional contributions to military leadership and training. A ceremony in celebration of the program’s achievement was held March 20 at App State’s Boone campus. Established in 1989, the award, conferred by the U.S. Army Cadet Co…