An article on the Army Transformation Initiative, co-written by COL Albert W. Davis, USA, '02, was featured on Army.mil. army.mil

December 18, 2025

Celebrate Christmas and the holidays with alumni-owned/veteran-owned Over The Horizon Brewing, here in Charleston. Visit them at 2200 Heriot Street, Charleston, SC 29403, or online at overthehorizonbrewing.com.

December 17, 2025

December 16, 2025: It's cold.

SFC Christopher A. Celiz, USA, '08, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on December 16, 2021, and a posthumous degree and Class of 2008 Ring from The Citadel in 2022.

The Citadel Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Highlight Lt Gen John B. Cooper USAF, Ret., '83 Cooper completed a distinguished 35-year career in the U.S. Air Force, retiring in 2018. Over the course of his service, he earned numerous honors, including the Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, and the Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster. Rising through a series of key leadership roles, Cooper ultimately served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection at Headquarters U.S. Air Force in Washington, D.C. In this position, he led and integrated logistics readiness, aircraft, munitions, and missile maintenance, civil engineering, and security forces, while shaping policy and budget priorities to support combat readiness and the quality of life for Airmen. After retiring from the Air Force, Cooper joined AAR, a leading aviation services provider to commercial and government operators, in October 2019. He serves as Senior Vice President of Global Government and Defense, overseeing strategic planning and execution for the company’s government and defense business. Learn more about distinguished alumni at citadelalumni.org/news-stories/distinguished-alumni/dcal/.

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