The traditional Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony took place this morning on Godwin Lawn, where new VWU graduate Robert "Bobby" Mazingo Jr. was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army. The Commissioning Oath, Pinning of Gold Bars, and First Salute/Silver Dollar Ceremony followed opening remarks from Lieutenant Colonel Camala Coats, Professor of Military Science, and Scott D. Miller, President of the University. Second Lieutenant Mazingo will serve in aviation for the U.S. Army Reserve.
"Despite the challenges COVID-19 presented over the last year, you weathered the storm and accomplished the mission," said LTC Coats. "Congratulations and good luck on your transition into one of the most challenging but rewarding roles of your adult life—that of an Army officer."
The Marlin Company, previously the Marlin Detachment, was established at VWU in February 1998 and operates as part of the Monarch Battalion.
View the event photo album here.
