Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker appointed Bryan S. Traubert to the University of Illinois’ board of trustees.

Carl A. Steinhoff II, ’81, visited the Citadel in the Imperial City of Hue on a three-week motorcycle trip in Vietnam with his son.

Lesjansar D. (Shay) Peterson, ’02, was featured in an article on Mercer University’s The Den website, on being a graduate of The Citadel and Mercer’s school of law.

Ryan J. Benton is executive vice president with the Southern Bank, overseeing and managing operational areas along the South Carolina coast.

The University of South Carolina recognized Dr. Robert H. Sandel, ’67, as the 2025 Retired Educator Award recipient in its Champions of Education program on March 27.

CAPT Michael R. Howard, USN, Ret., ’77, published his third book of award-winning poetry, Under the Helix Kelpies.CAPT Michael R. Howard, USN, Ret., ’77, published his third book of award-winning poetry, Under the Helix Kelpies.

Stephen K. Odendahl retired from NASA after more than 23 years of public service in the agency and closing nearly 40 years of employment in military, commercial and civil spacecraft operations.

Participating in the Counter Assault Force Multiplier (CAF-X) counter assault training on the shooting range at Fort Meade, Md., on May 28 were (left to right) Rachel S. Otto (nee Sanders), ’08; J. Scott Lewis, ’98; Aaron J. Superak, ’98; Rashid A.M. Ellis, ’04; and T.W. Mincey III, ’02.

Luke A. Waddell, Sr., ’10, was appointed to a four-year term on the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s board of trustees. uncw.edu/news/2025/05/scalise-waddell-named-to-board-of-trustees

CPT Matthew S. Juntz, USAR, ’07, was featured in an army.mil article on explosive ordnance disposal techs supporting US Army recruiting at the Long Beach Grand Prix. army.mil/article/285510/explosive_ordnance_disposal_techs_support_us_army_recruiting_at_long_beach_grand_prix

Maj R. Brandon Wilkins, USMC, ’07, a native of Beaufort, flew Blue Angel No. 3 F/A-18 with the Blue Angels during the 2025 Beaufort Air Show on April 12 at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

Keenon C. Hook was promoted to deputy superintendent with the Viriginia State Police Department.

Wilton M. Warner IV was featured in a People magazine article on the recreation of a photo from his childhood.