Canisius University Army ROTC

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Saturday the MS IVs conducted their annual Staff Ride at Gettysburg, PA. Special thanks to the staff who welcomed and assisted the GGBN in their stay! Great job everyone on their presentations

The Golden Griffin BN showed up to support awareness for sexual assault and harassment by participating in the Brigades Denim Day yesterday! Thank you to all those who also participated and supported this cause!

Cadets from the GGBN and St. Boneventure’s ROTC programs conducted their Superlab this past Saturday at Erie County Forestry to enhance leadership skills in preparation for CST 25 this summer. Excellent job to all who participated despite the less than agreeable weather.

Last week cadets from the GGBN conducted land navigation at Lab in preparation for their upcoming g combined field training exercise (CFTX).

Last weeks cadet of the week goes to CDT Fonfrias! During labs CDT Fonfrias conveys excellent professionalism and fervor. She sets an example for those under her and goes above and beyond both in training and for the Ranger Challenge Team. Additionally, she participates in several color and fundraising events. Congrats CDT Fonfrias!

During the week of 24-28 FEB, the CDT of the week was CDT Mukulu. CDT Mululu is always punctual and setting the example for the other cadets to follow. During this week through portrayal of his dedication and motivation, he was selected to go to Air assault school this summer. This character he exudes, inspires and motivates others around him! Keep up the good work!!

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PART 2: additionally we want to congratulated CDT Ruth for being selected as our programs George C. Marshall recipient as top cadet in the program. CDT Ruth will participate in a conference at Ft. Knox, KY in the spring for all George C. Marshall winners and get a chance to connect with many senior leaders in the Army to be mentored. Congratulations to him and to all the cadets on their branches! Good luck to all of you and can’t wait to see how you all develop into leaders for the US Army!

PART 1: Friday we celebrated the Branching night for our MSIV cadets as they prepare to graduate and commission into the United States Army as 2LTs!! Congrats to all and look forward to a great Spring Semester! Special thanks to Buffalos Best for Catering the event and for hosting!