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Recap: 2021 Commencement Weekend

Air Force ROTC

From left, NC State Air Force ROTC Cadets Jace Lord, Dillon Curtis, Amina Becirovic and Josh Hurd march with an NC State flag during the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge testing at Fort Liberty.

Jan 16, 2024

Four Air Force ROTC Cadets Earn German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

On Dec. 12-13, four NC State Air Force ROTC Cadets set out to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge, 
From left: Brigadier General Joseph Stepp, an NC State alum, NC State Air Force ROTC Cadet Rileigh Sevigny and Lieutenant Colonel Steven Jordan, the commanding officer of NC State's Air Force ROTC Detachment.

Nov 20, 2023

NC State Alum Joseph Stepp Takes Command of North Carolina Air National Guard

NC Sate Air Force ROTC alum Joseph Stepp was promoted to Assistant Adjutant General for Air and Commander of the North Carolina Air National Guard in May. 
NC State ROTC cadet Rileigh Sevigny attended Project Tuskegee 2.0 in Abilene Texas this summer, and learned about B-1 bombers.

Nov 15, 2023

NC State Air Force ROTC Cadets Learn New Skills at Summer Programs

This past summer, several cadets from ROTC Detachment 595 at NC State got a chance to participate in programs across the country, bringing back new knowledge and skills that will help them in their post college military careers.  
Amina Becirovic in uniform

May 5, 2023

Becirovic Reflects on Term as Region 3 Commander for Arnold Air Society

Air Force ROTC cadet Amina Becirovic (Mathematics ’23) oversaw the mission and objectives for 11 squadrons at schools across North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. 
A group of students making wolfie signs

Oct 19, 2022

NC State Serving as National Silver Wings Headquarters for 2022-23

Silver Wings is a national student governed organization dedicated to creating proactive, knowledgeable and effective civic leaders through community service and education about national defense. 
Hannah Fletcher dressed in paratrooper gear in the back of a plane holds up her hands in wolfie signs

Sep 16, 2022

NC State Alumna Named U.S. Air Force Cadet of the Year

Hannah Fletcher is the first NC State student to receive the national honor. 
Group of Army ROTC cadets in uniform on the steps leading down to the Court of North Carolina

Mar 8, 2022

NC State Moves Up in 2022-23 Military Friendly Rankings

NC State is the sixth-most “Military Friendly” school in the nation, according to new rankings. 
James Paul in uniform

Dec 7, 2021

My Student Experience: Air Force ROTC Cadet and Technology, Engineering, and Design Education Student James Paul ‘21 to Join United States Space Force

Growing up a fan of science fiction classics like Star Trek and Star Wars, James Paul ‘21 has always been fascinated by space. Now, after graduation, the Air Force ROTC cadet and technology, engineering, and design education major will pursue his dreams as a space operations officer in the United States Space Force. 
Gen Anthony Cotton in his military uniform and standing with his arms crossed in his office

Oct 14, 2021

Commanding Respect

NC State alumnus Gen. Anthony Cotton recently became the first Black man to lead the U.S. Air Force’s Global Strike Command, which encompasses more than 33,000 service members as well as the branch’s arsenal of intercontinental ballistic missiles and bomber aircrafts. 
Among several graduates in red robes and hats, one male graduate holds his hat up in the air and smiles

May 18, 2021

Recap: 2021 Commencement Weekend

Watch (or rewatch) this weekend's Commencement ceremonies, see photos, and read about some of the graduates who left their mark on the Division of Academic and Student Affairs.