ROTC

NSU hosts Demon Challenge for area high school JROTC cadets

NATCHITOCHES – SydneyAnne Bryant and Brayden Sanders from Natchitoches Central High School were among over 70 JROTC students from nine area high schools who participated in the ROTC Demon Challenge at Northwestern State University Friday, March 1. Also pictured is NSU ROTC Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Loren Higginbotham of Jennings, Demon Battalion Commander and Command Sergeant […]

NSU recognizes service during Military Appreciation Day

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University Athletics and Department of Military Science honored members of the U.S. Armed Services with Military Appreciation Day during the basketball doubleheader Feb. 3.  Select honorees were Ted Duggan, his son Ted Duggan II and Staff Sgt. Richard Spikes.

After commissioning through NSU’s ROTC Program in 1957, Ted Duggan Sr. was an […]

Nettles Brown honorary captain for Oct. 19 football game

By Sid Hall, Military Affairs Coordinator / ROTC Program Manager

NATCHITOCHES – In continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University named Colonel Lesh Nettles Brown, U.S. Air Force Retired, the honorary captain during its home football game against Southeastern Louisiana University Oct. 19.

In 1966, Brown received a […]

Kelly named honorary captain for Sept. 30 football game

By Margaret Bell

Facilitator of Military Science / Office Manager

NATCHITOCHES – In continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University named First Sergeant Edward Kelly, U.S. Army Retired, the honorary captain during the Demon football game on Sept. 30.

For over 23 years, Kelly served the U.S. Army Transportation […]

Akin named honorary captain for football home opener

By Sid Hall, Military Affairs Coordinator / ROTC Program Manager

NATCHITOCHES – In continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University named Dr. James Akin the honorary captain during the home opener of Demon football Sept. 16.

Akin served in the U.S. Army Security Agency.  He attained the rank […]

NSU, Fort Johnson sign credit transfer agreements

NATCHITOCHES – Administrators from Northwestern State University and Fort Johnson, formerly Fort Polk, announced two memorandums of understanding, one in which the training soldiers receive can be applied as college course credits towards a bachelor’s degree and a second to use job-embedded training as credits towards a master’s degree.

Commanding General David Gardner, Joint Readiness Training […]

Cadets, alumni honored during Demon Battalion Military Ball

NATCHITOCHES – Cadet Michael Shamblin was awarded the MG (R) Erbon W. Wise Touchstone Award and three distinguished alumni were inducted into the Demon Regiment’s Hall of Fame during the 73rd annual Demon Battalion Military Ball April 15.  NSU’s Department of Military Science annually hosts the event to honor graduating ROTC cadets and recognize supporters […]

ROTC hosts high schoolers for Demon Challenge

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science hosted the Demon Challenge for JROTC students from area high schools. The students participated in a series of physical and leadership activities modeled on the U.S. Army’s Ranger Challenge modified for high school students.

Organizers said the all-day 10-event competition included 15 teams from six high schools […]

NSU observes Military Appreciation Day

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University honored members of the Armed Forces during Saturday’s doubleheader basketball game.  Military Appreciation Day included recognition of military personnel and the USO.

Veterans recognized by NSU’s Department of Military Science as honorees were Velverlon Holden and Major Leonard “Ted” Fowler, U.S. Army Retired, and Deana Flower, U.S. Army veteran.

From 1989 to […]

Graduating cadet takes U.S. Army officer oath

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University ROTC Cadet Dylan H. Trueblood of Natchitoches took the oath of a commissioned officer of the U.S. Army Thursday in conjunction with commencement exercises. Trueblood earned a Bachelor of General Studies with a major concentration in computer and natural science and double minors in military leadership and computer information systems.

After […]

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