Today is the 250th anniversary of the creation of the U.S. Navy.

October 10, 2025

Lt Col Jeffrey E. Gabor USAF, ’05, was promoted to colonel on Oct. 1, 2025. The ceremony was officiated by Col James B. Hurley, USAF, Ret., ’82, with Col Jason O. Williams, USAF, ’03, in attendance.

Class of 2016, you've been able to say, "I wear The Ring," for 10 years now! You received your class rings on Friday, October 9, 2015.

October 8, 2025

The first Class of 2026 lost ring was reported last week, so we thought it was time to bring back this post from the past: TEN EASY WAYS TO LOSE YOUR RING (and how to avoid them) Here in the Ring Program Operations Center, we’ve heard 'em all. To help keep your ring safe, here are the top ways grads have lost theirs (and how to avoid the same fate): 1. The “shrinking” ring is common, but some actually get bigger. Make sure yours fits snugly. Send it to us. Resizing up or down 1.5 sizes is free (just pay for shipping). 2. Beach or lake? Water is slippery. The most common place rings disappear is at the lake or the beach. Best leave that ring at home. 3. Shopping spree? Keep the ring on in the dressing room or you’ll leave with new clothes—and no ring. 4. Ski trips? Cold fingers shrink. Your ring may not make it to the bottom of that hill with you. 5. Tight pants + stuck hand = missing ring. Always check your finger after freeing yourself from those “slim fit” pockets. 6. Big night out? If you might be over-served (not that you'd do that), better to leave the ring at home. 7. Never leave your ring unattended. It might not be waiting for you when you return. 8. We thank you for washing your hands. Just be sure to check your finger before exiting the washroom. 9. Stealing bases? Sports gear and gloves can steal your ring too—double check after the game to avoid an expensive surprise. 10. Water-skiing, fishing, snorkeling…if you wear that ring in the water, it might swim away. Keep it on the boat or better yet, at home. If the worst happens, don’t panic—visit citadelalumni.org/ring for help.

October 7, 2025

Maj Tevan O. Green, USAF, Ret., ’00, aka the Mentorship Coach, became a number one Amazon best-selling author in nine categories with his book, Guerrilla Business Development for Government Contractors.

Col K. DeWalt Alderman, USA, Ret., ’98, retired from the U.S. Air Force on Aug. 1, 2025. Pictured at his retirement ceremony are classmates and friends (left to right) Col Peter A. Tortorici, Jr., USAF, ’96; Dr. Drew D. Farmer, ’98; Alderman; Lt Col Stephen L. Schein, Jr., USAF, ’97; and Col Ronald W. Schier, Jr., USAF, ’98. Alderman’s new role is as senior operations manager at CarolinaPower in Columbia.