Find additional information on the Zucker Family School of Education's Camo to Classroom forum, focusing on the transition of military personnel into the field of education, here: https://www.citadel.edu/education/2025-upcoming-events. Please RSVP for the February 11th event using the following link: forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx

The Citadel Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Highlight LTG Thomas S. James, Jr., USA, Ret., '85 James concluded a distinguished 36-year military career as Commanding General of the First Army at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois (2018–2021). Throughout his service, he held key command and leadership roles around the globe, including senior positions with U.S. Forces Korea, V Corps, the 1st Armored Division in Baghdad, TRADOC Headquarters, and multiple brigade- and division-level commands. His exceptional service was recognized with numerous honors, including the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, five Legion of Merit awards, and five Bronze Star Medals. Learn more about distinguished alumni at citadelalumni.org/news-stories/distinguished-alumni/dcal/.

CPT Matthew S. Juntz, USAR, ’07, was selected to attend the Strategic Broadening Seminar, a program for officers across the Department of War. He completed the program by delivering a strategic briefing to senior national security leaders, reflecting his continued growth as a skilled and capable officer.

On January 31, 1882, the South Carolina General Assembly passed "An Act to authorize the Re-opening of the South Carolina Military Academy."

January 30, 2026

Damond W. Boatwright, '94, is chair of the board of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association. https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2026/01/23/eaton-boatwright-new-iha-board-roles-illinois-health-leadership/88289243007/

January 29, 2026

Edward Brickell White was born on January 29, 1806. In the 1850s, White designed a renovation of the old Citadel on Marion Square, originally constructed in 1829. He added a third floor and wings to the structure, incorporating crenelations onto the Romanesque Revival design, giving both the old and new Citadels their distinctive castellated style. Later, a fourth floor was added, retaining that same architectural style. White also designed Charleston's French Huguenot Church and Grace Episcopal Church.

January 28, 2026