Sword Detail
Stewart L. Miller
About the donor:
Hometown: Dillon, SC.
Cadet Rank: 2LT, M Co.
Graduated 1971 in the top 25% of his class. Commisioned 2nd LT, USAF. First in my family to graduate from The Citadel.
I'm donating the sword in memory of Carter A. Howell, Capt, USAF, Class of 1969. He was KIA in Vietnam March 7, 1972 and was an F-4 Phantom Fighter Pilot. I was also an Intelligence Officer, USAF, 4th Tactical Fighter Wing station in Ubon Thailand. While there I briefed missions into Hanoi area.
Preferred Sword Disposition: M Company Officer
This sword has been carried by:
| Name | Class of | Year Carried | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan M. Dolan, '17 | 2017 | 2016-2017 | 2LT, Honor Rep, M Company |
| Mr. Salvatore A. Lackey, '18 | 2018 | 2017-2018 | R Company Commander |
| 2019 | 2018-2019 | M Company Academic Officer | |
| Mr. T. Carter Bechtold, '22 | 2022 | 2021-2022 | M Company Academic Officer |
| Mr. Everett J. Barkley, '23 | 2023 | 2022-2023 | M Company Academic Officer |
| Mr. John A. Shirley, '24 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | M Company Academic Officer |
| Mr. Steven R. Kirby 2025 | 2025 | 2024-2025 | M Company Academic Officer |