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Alumna is the first female professor of military science and head of the MSU ROTC Bear Battalion

June 1, 2020 by Alyson Epperson

Colonel Toni Rieke is also a lauded former softball player. She not only leads the military science department, she also serves as a volunteer assistant coach.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, Athletics, Bear Battalion, military science, ROTC, U.S. Army

A Bear in Fort Knox: Alumnus commanding general at post

March 14, 2018 by Michelle S. Rose

Brigadier General Aaron Walter has a civilian job in the D.C. area, but also commands an Army Reserve division at Fort Knox, training soldiers.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, Army, Bear Battalion, Fort Knox, ROTC, Washington D.C.

An act of Valor

November 7, 2017 by Michelle S. Rose

Aaron Cruze in front of helicopter

Alumnus Aaron Cruz earns a medal for his actions during a firefight in Afghanistan.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, Bear Battalion, Feature, medevac, Military, ROTC, U.S. Army

Rescuing Houston: a photographer’s view

September 12, 2017 by Amanda Isaacs

blackhawk helicopter crew chief asses damages in Houston from helicopter

Alumnus Loyal Auterson, ’08, captures rescue efforts in Texas.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Alumni Spotlight, college of arts and letters, Hurrican Harvey, public affairs, ROTC

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