This distinguished fighter-bomber is dedicated to The Citadel graduates who lost their lives during the Southeast Asia Conflict. It was flown on its final flight to Charleston Air Force Base on 29 November 1986 by Lt Gen Buck Shuler, '59, and Garry Chesnutt, '81. From The Historical Marker Database, hmdb.org

Big Red Palmetto, operated by Richard Blanton, ’75, is a licensed provider of Citadel apparel, accessories and home goods, including Christmas decor and ornaments. Shop at bigredpalmetto.com.

Our next Citadel holiday gift suggestion is Sword and Sash Bourbon from Ironclad Distillery in Newport News, Va. Distilled for The Citadel from Virginia corn, wheat, rye, and malted barley. Aged over two summers in new, charred oak barrels. You’ll find them at ironcladdistillery.com.

November 27, 2023

We’re kicking off the Christmas/Holiday shopping season again this year by suggesting some CAA/Citadel-licensed businesses whose products you might consider gifting to your Citadel friends and family. We begin with Senior Private Shop, operated by Tom Churchill, ’91. The shop carries a selection of t-shirts, cups and mugs, and other Citadel accessories perfect for gifts and stocking stuffers. Find Senior Private Shop on Etsy here: etsy.com/shop/SeniorPrivate

On November 26, 1937, Citadel cadets and College of Charleston students served as ushers at the opening of the newly renovated Dock Street Theatre for a production of the Restoration comedy, “The Recruiting Officer." scholarcommons.sc.edu

"According to reports, the cornerstone of the College Building was laid on a beautiful Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1920, by the Grand Mason of Masons in South Carolina, in an imposing ceremony that included a parade of 2,200 Masons in their full regalia and an audience of over 5,000, including several hundred alumni." —The Citadel: A Brief History go.citadel.edu/citadel-history/brief-history/