Monday, April 23, 2018

Nota Bene: Army ROTC Marlin Detachment Recognized

Last week I attended the 43nd Annual President’s Review and Awards Ceremony for the U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Monarch Battalion at Old Dominion University. I’m proud to share that six Virginia Wesleyan cadets—members of the Marlin Detachment—were recognized with awards at this event.

Congratulations to the following students for these exemplary awards:

Society of the War 1812 Award
Jake Morgan '18
Daughters of the American Revolution Award
Joseph Fairbanks '18
AUSA Military History Award
Joseph Fairbanks '18
 
Outstanding VWU Cadet
Zachary Raymond '20
Gavin Fry '19
Joseph Fairbanks '18
Outstanding Varsity Athlete
Rolanda Taylor '18
 
Distinguished Military Students
Joseph Fairbanks '18
Alexander Gallant '18
Jake Morgan '18

The
Army ROTC Marlin Detachment operates as part of ODU’s Monarch Battalion. Through an elective curriculum, participating students receive valuable tools, training, and leadership experiences that not only may lead to military service but also become assets in any career. Students also have access to an ROTC grant of $1,000 that can be applied to tuition during their freshman and sophomore years.

Special thanks to Amy Rush, who has served as the advisor to our ROTC students since 2012. It gives me great pride to know that Virginia Wesleyan is providing outstanding leadership experiences and exceptional educational opportunities through our affiliation with ROTC.