Purdue Polytechnic's Air Force ROTC will host a unique group of leaders from the Space Force, the Air Force, and defense technology firms in addition to Purdue President Mung Chiang for the Giant Leaps Summit, a one-of-a-kind gathering seeking to advance national defense efforts in space. Learn more here:
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‘We need more young people like this’: ROTC donor, Army veteran gives back
James Kasmark, an Army veteran and Purdue alumnus, gifted an obstacle course to Purdue's ROTC program this September. The Army, Naval, and Air Force ROTC curriculum proudly sits within Purdue Polytechnic's Division of Military Science and Technology.
Dedication of ROTC obstacle course will celebrate donor, Purdue alumnus’ generosity
On Thursday, September 21, 2023, Purdue Polytechnic dedicated a new obstacle course for use by its ROTC programs. This course, donated by veteran and 1958 Purdue alumnus James Kasmark, mimics the demanding physical tests required for the Armed Forces' newcomers during basic training.
ROTC cadet to graduate as Purdue’s first Space Force officer
Ashwin Sivakumar, a Purdue ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) cadet, will become the University’s first Space Force officer.
ROTC celebrates tradition in 2nd Annual Norwegian Foot March
Nearly 300 cadets as well as Active Duty, National Guard, Army Reserve Soldiers, Marines, and Airmen traveled to Purdue University on March 25 to participate in the 2nd Annual Norwegian Foot March.
Gettysburg visit helps students and cadets build partnerships
Over snowy ground in central Pennsylvania on March 7 and 8, Purdue students and ROTC cadets met a contingent of West Point cadets, band members, and officers for a “staff ride” to retrace the movements of American armies in the Battle of Gettysburg.
ROTC programs will move to new Technology division
The Purdue University Board of Trustees has approved the creation of a new Division of Military Science and Technology to be housed in the College of Technology. The division will be the administrative home of the three campus ROTC programs. Mat Sutton, associate department head and professor of technology leadership & innovation, will lead the division, serving as liaison between the ROTC branch leaders and the college.
Col. Tunnell influences cadets, leadership with book, remarks
Cadets in Purdue University Army ROTC's Military Science IV class attended the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Tippecanoe. Prior to the reenactment, cadets studied a guide written by Col. Harry Tunnell, now Accessions Command's director of research at Fort Knox.
The full story was reported in this article from Turret.com.
Purdue’s Young starts career as U.S. Army officer with a win in women’s varsity eight
By: Ray Parrillo, Inquirer Staff Writer
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A Schuylkill Salute: Purdue Rower To Be Commissioned Into U.S. Army Prior To Aberdeen Dad Vail Finals
May 14, 2011
By: Brendan F. Quinn
brendan.quinn@dadvail.org
Editorial Writer
Dad Vail Regatta Organizing Committee
DVROC Office Line: (610) 234-2076
Today at noon, a new twist will be added to the page-turning history of the Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta.