Army ROTC Cadets holding the U.S. flag and watching themselves on the big jumbotron screen. Photo courtesy of Cadet Arianna Decker.

Cadets assist with 9/11 CU Football Pre-Game Ceremony

Sept. 11, 2021

Army ROTC Cadets assist with the 9/11 appreciation and remembrance at the Saturday, September 11, 2021 CU football game at Mile High against the Texas A&M Aggies.

Cadets showing nice running form as the start the race. Photo courtesy of Cadet Arianna Decker.

Cadets and Cadre participate in the 9/11 Heroes 5K Run

Sept. 11, 2021

Army ROTC Cadets and Cadre participating in the 9/11 Heroes 5K Run at Great Lawn Park in Denver, Colorado on September 11, 2021.

Brigadier General Scott Sherman's speech.

Commissioning Ceremony Spring 2021

May 10, 2021

In-person commissioning event at Wings Over the Rockies in Denver and presented via zoom for those unable to attend – May 7, 2021: The University of Colorado Boulder Army ROTC Department Commissioned another fourteen Cadets on Friday, May 7th during the end of the 2021 spring semester. The ceremony was...

Army ROTC Cadets brave the cold weather to participate in the local Bataan event.

Bataan Local Event, April 2021

April 19, 2021

The Bataan Death March that is held annually at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico was once again cancelled for an in-person event due to COVID-19. But the event organizers created a “virtual” Bataan where participants could ruck the 26.2 miles on a local course.

Cadets stopping for a rest and photo op on their way back into Colorado from the event.

Ranger Buddy Competition, April 2021

April 12, 2021

Cadets train for months to be ready for the physical and mental challenges of participating in the Ranger Buddy Competition. The annual competition is held each spring in Lawrence, Kansas at the Rim Rock Farm facility on the University of Kansas (KU) campus.

Cadets boarding a Chinook helicopter courtesy of the Colorado Army National Guard.

Spring Field Training Exercise (FTX), March 2021

March 29, 2021

Spring FTX was held at the U.S. Air Force Academy – March 26-28, 2021 The Army ROTC Cadets with the Golden Buffalo Battalion gather twice a year to participate in a mandatory Field Training Exercise (FTX). Each semi-annual event is held during the spring and fall semesters. Cadets from the...

2LT Matthew Malsam

Army ROTC – Commissioning Ceremony Fall 2020

Dec. 15, 2020

The University of Colorado Boulder Army ROTC Department Commissioned another Cadet on Tuesday, December 15th during the end of the 2020 fall semester.

John Tayer from the Boulder Chamber making his closing remarks with star in the background. Photo courtesy of Rex Laceby.

Army ROTC – Colorguard participates in Boulder Star Lighting Ceremony November 2020

Nov. 23, 2020

The University of Colorado Boulder’s ROTC Joint Service Colorguard participated in the annual Boulder Star relighting ceremony on Veteran’s Day – Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 6:00pm.

Major Joshua James is swearing in Cadet Maxwell Goin to become a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

Army ROTC – Commissioning Ceremony Summer 2020

Aug. 25, 2020

The University of Colorado Boulder Army ROTC Department Commissioned another Cadet on Tuesday, August 25th during the end of summer 2020 ceremony. The ceremony was held in the Army ROTC Cadet Lounge while keeping to the CU COVID-19 distancing protocols.

LTC Mark Van Gelder (left) and MAJ Joshua James (right) issuing the “Oath of Office” to the Second Lieutenant’s during the Commissioning Ceremony in the Army ROTC Cadet Lounge.

Army ROTC – Commissioning Ceremony Spring 2020

May 8, 2020

Zoom Meeting – May 8, 2020: The University of Colorado Boulder Army ROTC Department Commissioned twelve Cadets during the spring 2020 ceremony on Friday, May 8th. The ceremony is traditionally held on the CU-Boulder campus in the Old Main Chapel. But due to the COVID-19 international pandemic, the ceremony had...

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