Citadel graduates volunteered with Allied forces prior to America's entry into World War I, were on the first American convoys that sailed off to war on June 13, 1917, and participated and distinguished themselves in most of the major battles of World War I. In all, 316 Citadel graduates served in World War I, 277 as commissioned officers. Six graduates died in the war and 17 were wounded. citadel.edu/citadel-history/brief-history/ citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/33

The Gold Star Journal celebrated its 30th edition and 10th Gold Star Journal Academic Conference on March 31 in Capers Hall. citadel.edu/goldstar/2026-edition/ citadel.edu/goldstar/2026-conference/

Chris Lemonis, '92, has been named head baseball coach at Coastal Carolina University. goccusports.com/news/2026/6/11/chris-lemonis-named-coastal-carolina-head-baseball-coach.aspx

📢 Office Closure Notice The Citadel Alumni Association offices, located at 69 Hagood Avenue, will be closed today, Friday, June 12, while flooring replacement work is completed in the building. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make these improvements. If you need assistance while the office is closed, contact information can be found at citadelalumni.org. Thank you for your support!

The Hawaii Citadel Club is active again and rebuilding its network across the islands. James Jenkins, '16, has stepped in as the new club lead on Oahu. The club is reconnecting with alumni statewide, from the Class of 1962 to the Class of 2025, and welcomes any grad living in Hawaii, stationed in the islands, PCSing their way, or just passing through. First gathering is a casual pau hana in Kailua on Friday, June 19. All grads and families are welcome. Find the club's contact information in our club listings here: citadelalumni.org/clubs/

📢 Office Closure Notice The Citadel Alumni Association offices, located at 69 Hagood Avenue, will be closed Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, while flooring replacement work is completed in the building. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make these improvements. If you need assistance while the office is closed, contact information can be found at citadelalumni.org. Thank you for your support!

📢 Office Closure Notice The Citadel Alumni Association offices, located at 69 Hagood Avenue, will be closed Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, while flooring replacement work is completed in the building. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make these improvements. If you need assistance while the office is closed, contact information can be found at citadelalumni.org. Thank you for your support!

June 10, 2026

Col Randy Bresnik, USMC, Ret., '89, was named commander of NASA's 2027 Artemis III mission. The mission will undertake a series of challenging tests in Earth orbit in 2027, essential for Artemis IV, the first planned crewed mission to the lunar South Pole in 2028. nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-marches-toward-artemis-iii-mission-in-2027-names-crew-members/