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Why ROTC at HBCUs Like Ours Matters More Than Ever – A Tribute to Patriot Day 2025

Across the country, Americans will take a moment to remember the lives lost on this day and the lives that were changed in an instant that Tuesday morning in September. In these moments, there is a heightened appreciation for those willing to dedicate their lives to serving others. First responders and servicemembers of all branches of the Armed Forces are trained to run toward danger, not away from it.

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Official Statement: Letter to Hampton Community on Senior ROTC Program Rebalance and Optimization

Many of you have no doubt seen the recent article in Army Times, entitled “US Army Cadet Command Announces Senior ROTC Rebalance and Optimization.” As President, and as a commissionee of our historic Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program, rest assured that we are working diligently to understand the full impact of this announcement.

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