Chancellor Kent Syverud hosted the annual Chancellor’s Review & Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 3, 2015, at the Carrier Dome, to recognize the distinguished performance of cadets in the Army and Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training (ROTC) programs at Syracuse University.
Following the introduction and formation of troops and the Chancellor’s review of the troops, awards were presented to deserving ROTC cadets. There are numerous civilian and military organizations that sponsor awards for cadets who have distinguished themselves through superior performance in academics, ROTC, and extracurricular activities. The Cadet Corps also sponsors ROTC program awards to recognize performance of a superior nature. View program for complete award information.
In his remarks, Chancellor Syverud congratulated the cadets for their achievements, distinction and grace, as well as reminded them that they are forever linked to Syracuse University, which established its ROTC program in March 1919. “You’ve inspired us by your commitment to being a student and a cadet,” shared Chancellor Syverud, who assured the cadets that the university will be here for them when they return as veterans. “We are determined to be the best university for veterans and as the Secretary of Defense shared with us on his recent visit to campus, ‘no place does it better than Syracuse University.’”
About the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs:
The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) serves as Syracuse University’s single point of entry for all veteran and military related programs and initiatives. Committed to being the “Best Place for Veterans,” OVMA assists university stakeholders to support and empower veteran, military connected, and military family member students and employees who are veterans at Syracuse University.
About the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
Army ROTC offers a commission as a second lieutenant in either the active Army or Reserve Forces in a variety of career fields including Combat Arms (Aviation, Armor, Artillery, Infantry, or Engineers), Combat Support, and Combat Service Support branches. There are two-, three-, and four-year scholarship programs available. Some cadets choose to join the National Guard or the Army Reserve while in Army ROTC, thus qualifying them for the Montgomery GI Bill benefits, in-state tuition (VANG) and other exciting benefits. Learn more …
About the Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
Air Force ROTC is a program designed to train cadets to be commissioned officers in the United States Air Force. Here at SU, we pride ourselves on having a meticulously designed training environment which gives meaning to the Air Force’s core values, fosters good camaraderie among cadets, and produces only the finest Air Force officers. Learn more …