Princeton mourns the passing of
LT Omar J. Vazquez
Rider '07
Winter Commissioning 2010
On December 21, 2010, one of The College of New Jersey's Lion Co. members, 2LT Andrew Mason, commissioned into the Military Police Corps. The event's guest speaker was TCNJ Head Football Coach Eric Hamilton, and the Oath of Office was administered by Lieutenant Colonel John Stark. Congratulations 2LT Mason!
Dining In
On 3DEC, Tiger Battalion took part in its annual Dining-In where all cadets and all cadre come together to celebrate the close of the first semester and to have a little fun at the same time. On the opposite end of the spectrum of the formality of the night were the ever-flowing Grog Bowls and cadet led skits. Everyone left the evening having had a great time and laughing at the themselves and their peers. Check out the Photo Gallery for more images.
Fall FTX
From 19-21 NOV Tiger Battalion - for the first time consisting of Princeton, TCNJ, Rider and Rowan Universities - took part in three day Field Training Exercise. From LandNav to MOUT (Military Operations Urban Terrain) to Patrolling Lanes to Squad STX (Situational Tactical Exercises) to Obstacle Course, cadets had a loaded, but fun, weekend out in the field at Ft. Dix, NJ. Photo Gallery.
Veterans Day
This past Thursday, Nov. 11th, Princeton ROTC cadets took part in a memorial service at the Princeton University chapel to commemorate Veteran's Day and those fallen soldiers who have paved the way for our great nation. Following the service, which featured keynote speaker Rep. Jim Marshall (D-GA) '72, six members of the Battalion were sworn into the program as contracted cadets and future officers of the Army.
Army First Pass - Princeton v. Penn
On Nov. 6 2010, Princeton ROTC took part in Army First Pass ceremony of the 114th meeting between Princeton and Penn football. On hand was BG Mark Milley '80, a former hockey player and ROTC cadet who now serves as Deputy Director of Regional Operations, J-3, at the Pentagon. Army First Pass was started in order to honor our fallen veterans and current men and women serving overseas who continue to place their lives in harm's way while serving to protect our freedom. Like baseball's opening pitch, Army First Pass throws the "opening pass" before the start of competition. BG Milley threw the game ball to 2LT Peter Yorck '10, a former four-year Varsity football player and ROTC cadet, who in turn threw the ball to CDT Robert Basile '14, a current Varsity football player and ROTC Cadet. Check out the Photo Gallery for more images.
Ranger Challenge 2010
Over the weekend of Oct. 23rd-25th, the Princeton Army ROTC Ranger Challenge team took part in the 2nd Brigade Ranger Challenge competition up at Camp Smith, NY, across the way from West Point. Comprising a ten man team made up of nine males and one female from Princeton, TCNJ, and Rowan universities, our team did exceptionally well both historically speaking and in the competition itself. Having not placed in the top ten in well over a decade or two, the Princeton team not only placed 3rd in the Darby Division of Schools, but also placed 9th out of 24 overall teams that were competing in that weekend from Northeast Schools. Check out the Photo Gallery for additional images.
Birdies for the Brave
On October 25th, 2010, Princeton AROTC took part in the Birdies for the Brave program located at nearby TPC and PGA golf course Jasna Polana. A PGA TOUR Charities, Inc., program, Birdies for the Brave is the primary means of the PGA TOUR for supporting the courageous men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. The program has raised millions of dollars for those individuals, and their families, who have lost their lives in combat or have been seriously injured while performing in duty. Check out the Photo Gallery for more pics.
Freshmen Orientation 2010
On September 15th, 2010, Freshmen through Senior members of Princeton, TCNJ, and Rider University Army ROTC took part in their first event of the new school year. This Orientation was meant to familiarize incoming cadets with the basic aspects of being involved in the Army ROTC program as well as getting them outdoors competing in fun events. Kayaking and orienteering were part of the schedule for that day's events. Check out the Photo Gallery for more images.
2010 Princeton Commissioning with General Petraeus
On June 1, 2010, two members of the Princeton ROTC class of 2010 and four members of the TCNJ ROTC class of 2010 were given a very special privilege with GEN David H. Petraeus *87 serving as their guest keynote speaker and commissioning Officer. Nassau Hall's Memorial Room was at absolute full capacity for this special event. Check out the Photo Gallery for more images.
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