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Admiral Daryl Caudle Inspires NROTC Midshipmen During Visit to NC State

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An NC State Naval ROTC midshipman presents retired captain Steve Shinego of the U.S. Navy with a commemorative plaque.

May 13, 2026

NC State Naval ROTC Commissions 24 at Spring Ceremony

On May 8, the Wolfpack Battalion, under the leadership of Navy Captain Brian Tanaka, commissioned 19 ensigns into the United States Navy and five second lieutenants into the United States Marine Corps.
Brad Cranford, Eric Cranford's younger brother, presents the Lieutenant Commander Eric A. Cranford Scholarship to its first recipient: Midshipman Sean O'Connor.

May 5, 2026

NC State Naval ROTC Honors Fallen Alum With New Scholarship Endowment

At the NC State Naval ROTC annual awards ceremony, the program honored the life and legacy of Lieutenant Commander Eric Cranford, an alumnus of the battalion who perished at the Pentagon during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, by presenting the first annual scholarship in his memory.

Nov 19, 2024

Learning Leadership Through Drill

Marine Corps close order drill involves both marching and stationary movements. It is used in ceremonies and recruit training to instill discipline and uniformity in new recruits.

Oct 16, 2024

Reflections on CORTRAMID: A Midshipman’s Journey

An NC State naval ROTC cadet shares his experience at CONTRAMID.

Sep 9, 2024

New Student Indoctrination: A Candidate’s Experience

New Student Indoctrination (NSI) is designed to prepare future midshipmen for success at their Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) units. While most candidates attend NSI straight out of high school, it is not uncommon for students to attend after their freshmanyear. This article is written from the perspective of a midshipman candidate who had…

Feb 26, 2024

NC State’s Naval ROTC Hosts JROTC Brain Brawl Competition

Every year, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) units from around the country compete in a national brain brawl competition. In order to get to the national level, teams must perform well in area level competitions. On Jan. 27, the Naval ROTC unit at NC State had the honor of hosting one of these area…
Admiral Daryl Caudle speaks directly to a Naval ROTC midshipman while others look on in the background

Apr 13, 2023

Admiral Daryl Caudle Inspires NROTC Midshipmen During Visit to NC State

The commander of U.S. Fleet Forces who oversees naval operations spanning the entire East Coast and Atlantic Ocean bonded with NC State students over Chipotle and engaging conversation.