Receiving the Southeast region’s USAA Assistant Marine Officer Instructor of the Year came as a surprise to Gunnery Sgt. Noe Ahumada-Barron, but not to those who work closely with him.
Six Assistant Marine Officer Instructors in the country are selected …
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Leadership. Honor. Courage. Commitment.
For 50 years, Jacksonville University’s Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps has been fortifying these qualities in its officer candidates, and on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, that proud heritage was honored with a special 50th anniversary …
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After a virtual Homecoming & Family Weekend in 2020, Dolphins from across the country will return to campus to celebrate Jacksonville University’s 70th Homecoming & Family Weekend on October 7-10, 2021.
The lineup of events in 2021 will bring back …
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When the Jacksonville University Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) program welcomes its 50th anniversary class this fall, an impressive 30 of its 43 members will be National Scholarship recipients.
Given that Jacksonville University competes for NROTC students with at …
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Since she was young, junior physics major Vanessa Rodriguez has wanted to join the US Navy. Her father served in the Navy for 23 years. That’s why Vanessa developed a fascination with ships.
Last year, the Naval Reserve Officer Training …
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US Navy Vice Admiral Mary Jackson was the honored speaker when eight midshipmen received their Navy and Marine Corps commissions at the Jacksonville University Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Fall 2019 Commissioning Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Terry …
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By Sheri Webber
Veterans of USS SHANGRI-LA have adopted Jacksonville University NROTC in support of their shared mission to develop leaders. On the morning of Oct. 4, more than 200 veterans, guests, and Midshipmen conducted the 36th Annual USS Shangri-La …
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It won’t be long before senior Misha Chalkley is submersed in all things nuclear as the first female JU NROTC Midshipman to earn a highly competitive post as a U.S. Navy Submarine Warfare Officer.
Of 67 NROTC units with applicants …
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The University’s NROTC Unit is now home to the bell originally slated to ring on the deck of the famed World War II aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La (CV-38), but damaged in a fire and later found rusting in a farmer’s …
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Jacksonville University has been named to two prestigious national lists recognizing schools with leading programs and best practices that demonstrate the highest level of support for veterans and help create excellent education outcomes. The news follows being recognized recently by …
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