October 8, 2026

Our Class of 2027 Citadel Alumni Association's Band of Gold donors are: • Robert H. Cowan, Jr., Class of 1934 • Robert H. Roper, Jr., Class of 1943 • William L. McDow, Class of 1947 • George F. Lebegern, Jr., Class of 1947 • Gerald S. Bush, Class of 1957 • Warren J. McDonald, Class of 1957 • H. Clifton Northum, Jr., Class of 1957 • Harmannus H. van Bergen, Class of 1957 • Stephen E. Love, Class of 1966 • Edward R. Barwick, Sr., Class of 1967 • Franklin C. Blow, Class of 1967 • William R. Goding, Class of 1967 • Thomas A. Marcone, Class of 1967 • Joseph M. McDermott, Jr., Class of 1969 • Robert F. Nance, Class of 1970 • Scott Tucker, Class of 1970 • John F. McLaughlin III, Class of 1977 • Jesse B. Jackson, Class of 1980 • Edwin P. Collins, Jr., Class of 1983 The gold from their Rings was used to create Rings for the Class of 2027—linking this class to the Long Gray Line and the legacy of those who came before them. Our heartfelt thanks go to these generous families for their kindness and support of our cadets and the Band of Gold program.

October 7, 2026

Class of 2026: Tomorrow is your last day to get a photo with the ring statue. Next chance? 2076.

October 6, 2026

Alexandria R. Burns VanBuren, ’12, received U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Meritorious Service Award for Valor in July 2026 for her courageous actions saving lives during three separate emergencies in 2025.

October 5, 2026

On September 25, members of the Hawaii Citadel Club turning out at Fort Shafter in support for member of the Class of 2021 Michelle Banzon's change of command ceremony were (left to right) Mike Zavala '23, Sarah Norton '23, Banzon, Jaret Price '22, Bob Harter '81, and James Jenkins, '16.

October 2, 2026