Friday, August 30, 2013

Grandson, Kevin, Takes Army ROTC Oath

My Grandson, Kevin Smith, signed a Army ROTC contract yesterday which includes a national scholarship. Last year, at Northern Illinois University, Kevin was their top freshman cadet. His scholarship covers tuition, housing and books for the next three years and also includes a monthly cash stipend. In addition, he has an opportunity for a paid Army internship overseas next summer at a country of his choice. When he graduates with his bachelor's degree (his major is accounting), he will be commissioned by the President and Congress as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Reserves (most likely in the Finance Corps). He is their top athlete (runs the mile around 4:30) and has a 3.71 GPA. Here is a video clip of the swearing in ceremony administered by Colonel Dosier, professor of Military Science at NIU. The oath will be repeated at the 50 yard line of Huskie Stadium during half-time of the NIU football game on November 13th which is Military Appreciation Day on campus. Kevin is the taller cadet, fifth from the right ...

3 comments:

Pattie Noxon said...

Great news for the Smiths. Thank you Kevin for doing this.

Hieronymus said...

Himself says:

I showed it to some friends ...

However, couldn't he be a little bit more squared away ... note the DI (?) in the background, that's how it's done!

oh well, this younger generation, you know ....

air force guy said...

Congrats to your grandson in his willingness to do his part for his country like some many of us have in the past.