Today marks the 88th anniversary of the birth of CPT Hugh Reavis Nelson, USA, ’59—the first Citadel graduate to receive the Medal of Honor, awarded posthumously on January 3, 2025. today.citadel.edu/capt-hugh-reavis-nelson-59-becomes-first-citadel-graduate-to-receive-medal-of-honor/

July 10, 2025

Lt Col Charles D. Hodges, USAF, ’00, served as the U.S. mission commander for the 353rd Special Operations Group, based at Kadena Air Base in Japan, during the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue in northern Thailand. The mission successfully rescued 12 boys and their soccer coach from the flooded cave between July 8 and 10, 2018.

July 9, 2025

The Gold Star San Antonio Citadel Alumni Club, led by CAPT Rodney E. Tugade, USN, Ret., ’90; Maj Christopher S. Tarrant, USAF, ’96; Brett A. Lipscomb, ’20; and Franklin A. (Drew) Borders, ’09; hosted nearly 40 alumni, cadets, prospective cadets and parents for their Cadet Send-Off at the Original Rudy’s Bar-B-Q in Leon Springs, Texas. Cadet Recruits Zen Manning and Reilly Milligan attended, along with their parents and the parents of Cadet Recruit Aiden Leal. Current Cadets Joshua C. Kent, ’26; and Austin J. Jones, ’28; were also present. They, along with other San Antonio-area cadets, will help the Class of 2029 Cadet Recruits get off to a solid start. The senior Gold Corps alumnus in attendance was James T. Frank, ’67. The event was organized by parent, Kristen Kent.

July 8, 2025

The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes participated in the 2013 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, which took place June 30 to July 7, 2013. citadel.edu/band/international-performances/2013-royal-nova-scotia-international-tattoo/

July 7, 2025

Dorchester County and the Town of Summerville are honoring Medal of Honor recipient, the late SFC Christopher A. Celiz, USA, ’08, by sponsoring the Chris Celiz Memorial project, facilitated by Sculpture in the South. Visit summervilleparksfoundation.org to donate.