Six cadets from Cameron University's Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program each received a commission as a Second Lieutenant (2LT) in the U.S. Army during a recent ceremony.
2LT Destinie M. Belle, Lawton, has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in military science. She has received a branch assignment to the Ordnance Corps.
2LT Christina M. Godfrey, Lawton, has earned a Master of Science in Behavioral Sciences degree. She commissioned to the U.S. Army Reserves.
2LT Joseph C. Hilliard, Lawton, has earned an Associate in Science degree in Business and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a minor in military science. He commissioned to the Finance Corps with a branch detail assignment of Field Artillery.
2LT Sherrie D. Taylor, Lawton, has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in military science. She will serve on active duty with the Ordnance Corps.
2LT Joel G. Vann, Lawton, has earned an Associate in Science degree in Business and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a minor in military science. He has been assigned to the Ordnance Corps.
2LT John A. Young, Lawton, has earned an Associate in Science degree in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in military science. He will serve on active duty in the Aviation Corps.
Cadets in CU’s Comanche Battalion must meet rigorous physical fitness demands, achieve satisfactory evaluations in leadership skills, support the community through various service-related activities, and, as seniors, serve as mentors to the junior class members, all while maintaining a minimum overall GPA of 2.0, a 3.0 in military science, and a 3.2 or above for competitive active duty positions.
For students seeking leadership skills, service opportunities, or a career in the military (active duty or reserve), Cameron University’s ROTC program provides the pathway to achieving those goals. To learn more about becoming a member of the Cameron University’s Comanche Battalion, contact the George D. Keathley Department of Military Science at 580-581-2340 or email military@cameron.edu.
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