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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The Army ROTC program at UVM is the oldest in the country, beginning in 1913.

ROTC members find themselves navigating a complex generational divide

Nora Sissenich, Features Staff Writer November 16, 2023

Respect and pride in the U.S. military have long been seen as core American values. But many ROTC members fear that the “thank you for your service” culture they were taught to believe in may be shifting.  Sophomore...

ROTC shouldn't serve as scholarship money

ROTC shouldn’t serve as scholarship money

Chris Harrell February 22, 2019

It’s impossible to walk around campus and not notice the partnership between the University and the U.S. Army. They have their own building in the middle of campus, and their posters and logos dot the...

ROTC celebrates 100th anniversary

ROTC celebrates 100th anniversary

Alexandra Shannon April 27, 2016

UVM’s ROTC hosted a 5k to celebrate their 100th year anniversary. ROTC programs across the world held 5ks, all starting at 11 a.m. The races all began at the same time  with the goal of setting...

A shooting demonstration is given.

ROTC holds fall training event

Jill Vaglica October 1, 2015

  “This ain’t ‘Call of Duty’” said Capt. Timothy Martin, standing in front of a group of UVM Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets as he held an M16A2, the standard-issue U.S. army...

ROTC student athletes carry dual obligations

ROTC student athletes carry dual obligations

Freddy Fields March 10, 2015

For few students at UVM, the job of being a student athlete is mixed with the responsibility that comes from being an ROTC cadet. There are currently four students that both play a varsity sport and are...

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