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The Army ROTC on Weber State University campus. Cadets can complete the program over four years in school.

WSU Army ROTC: A unique student experience

Sky Mundell, Reporter January 10, 2023

Amongst the myriad of opportunities and personal paths that students can take up during their time at Weber State University, the university’s Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps is one of them....

ROTC Cadets in air assault school training (WSU ROTC File Photo)

How to get the military to pay your tuition

Doug Manifold January 8, 2017

  Need money for tuition, fees, books and living expenses? ROTC scholarships, provided through the military, offer that and a job when you graduate—and that job is a well-paying career...

A flighter pilot headset is on display among other headsets and veteran uniforms at Weber State University on Nov. 10. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

Veteran Services showcases history

Ashton Corsetti November 11, 2016

Veteran Services coordinator Charlie Chandler sees the problem with understanding history as generational, and “the farther we get away from each conflict, the more we get out of the touch with the people...

Cpl. Brandon Garner. (Source: Brandon Garner)

Fighting for freedom and family

Daniel Ray November 11, 2016

As he looked across the desert sands at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Cpl. Brandon Garner of the 23rd Truck Company of the United States Marines thought about just why he chose...

Rocky Marciano (Source: Mohamed Said Momo)

From the playing field to the battlefield

Harrison Epstein November 10, 2016

Sports and the military — these are two organizations that have been linked together for years in the American ethos. Throughout American history, many professional athletes went on to serve in the...

Veterans speak out about difficulties transitioning back to civilian life

Veterans speak out about difficulties transitioning back to civilian life

Keela Disterhaft November 11, 2015

At an open forum on Friday, students gathered to discuss the struggles veterans face once they leave the military. The American Democracy Project hosted the forum for students to share their experiences...

Weber's ROTC honors Vietnam hero

April 12, 2015

Brian M. Thacker, an alumnus of Weber State University, returned to speak about his time at WSU, his service in Vietnam and the events that led him to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. A room...

The battle for the front line: Women in the military

March 24, 2015

  Moving closer and closer to the front lines of combat, women in the military was the subject of heated discussion earlier this Tuesday. With a simple presentation and a panel of guest speakers,...

10-plus Years to Graduation

November 8, 2011

[media-credit name="Crystal Charriere" align="alignright" width="218"][/media-credit]Daniel Linford, 25, is a non-traditional student working towards a degree in neural science psychology and health science. ...

ROTC prepares future leaders

September 6, 2011

[media-credit name="Amanda Lewark" align="alignright" width="300"][/media-credit]“Battalion! Attention!” “Wildcats!” These are the first commands a cadet hears with Weber State University’s...

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