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South Dakotan gets Army commission at White House
By Faith Bremner
fbremner@gns.gannett.com
Published: May 17, 2007
South Dakota State University graduate Jordan Day joined 54 of his fellow ROTC cadets and midshipmen Thursday in a historic joint commissioning ceremony in the East Room of the White House.
It was the first time in the nation’s history that a U.S. president hosted a ceremony at the White House in which ROTC cadets and midshipmen from all four branches of the military were sworn in.
“You all have brought out some of the brass,” joked President Bush, as he spoke for about 13 minutes to the crowd that included family and friends.
Joining the president were Acting Army Secretary Pete Geren, Joint Chiefs Chairman Marine Gen. Peter Pace and Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey.
Afterward, Defense Secretary Robert Gates administered the oath for commissioned officers and the president shook hands and posed for photos.
As the young honorees stood on a riser behind him, Bush thanked them for serving their country. The group included 16 women.
The group represented all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands. . . . (read more)
Go State!
South Dakotan gets Army commission at White House
By Faith Bremner
fbremner@gns.gannett.com
Published: May 17, 2007
South Dakota State University graduate Jordan Day joined 54 of his fellow ROTC cadets and midshipmen Thursday in a historic joint commissioning ceremony in the East Room of the White House.
It was the first time in the nation’s history that a U.S. president hosted a ceremony at the White House in which ROTC cadets and midshipmen from all four branches of the military were sworn in.
“You all have brought out some of the brass,” joked President Bush, as he spoke for about 13 minutes to the crowd that included family and friends.
Joining the president were Acting Army Secretary Pete Geren, Joint Chiefs Chairman Marine Gen. Peter Pace and Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey.
Afterward, Defense Secretary Robert Gates administered the oath for commissioned officers and the president shook hands and posed for photos.
As the young honorees stood on a riser behind him, Bush thanked them for serving their country. The group included 16 women.
The group represented all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands. . . . (read more)
Go State!