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Presentation by Erik Kramer, Executive Director of Special Ops Survivors

Citadel Club Of Charleston — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:50:02 GMT

Speaker: Erik Kramer, Executive Director of Special Ops Survivors

https://www.specialopssurvivors.org/leadership/

Erik Kramer, Executive Director

Executive Director of Special Ops Survivors, Erik Kramer, has over 29 years of military and government service as well as four years in the private sector. Erik retired in 2014 after 26 years of commissioned and enlisted service as an Army Special Forces lieutenant colonel.

As a Special Forces officer, he served in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Congo, Iraq, and Kosovo at various levels of command from detachment command to battalion level equivalent. His final military assignment was at the Pentagon, in the office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations & Low Intensity Conflict.

Prior to becoming the executive director, Erik was the CEO for Emerging Technology Institute, a technology company focusing on unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, robotics, and electronic warfare that supported the Department of Defense as well as first responders and also developed a STEM outreach program in collaboration with the North Carolina university system and local high schools.

Prior to Emerging Technology Institute, he served as a civilian contractor with the U.S. Army’s Asymmetric Warfare Group as a principal strategic planner and advisor to senior military leadership and diplomats in Germany, Korea, and Ukraine focusing on the emerging Russian and Chinese threat. Erik also served as a consultant at the firm, Booz, Allen, Hamilton where he developed future concepts for U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

He has written extensively about contemporary national security issues. Erik is a 1990 graduate of The Citadel and a 2001 graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School. He resides in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

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Presentation Recording - Dr. Lloyd “Chip” Taylor Mental Health / Psychology

Citadel Club Of Charleston — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 14:46:12 GMT

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Speaker:Dr. Lloyd “Chip” Taylor

Mental Health / Psychology

Dr. Lloyd “Chip” Taylor is in his 14th year at The Citadel and 11th as NCAA faculty athletics representative. He holds the rank of Col and professor of psychology at The Citadel and teaches in both the undergraduate and graduate programs.

Taylor received his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee and completed his doctoral training at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). In addition to his teaching career, Taylor is trained as a clinical psychologist who specializes in pediatric psychology.

Taylor has a longstanding history of involvement with intercollegiate athletics. His father, Chuck Taylor, served as the director of athletics at Radford from 1974-1996, exposing his son to numerous aspects of intercollegiate athletics.

While at Tennessee, Taylor tutored student-athletes and he worked with SoCon member Samford in coordinating study hall programs for student-athletes while pursuing his graduate studies at UAB.

Taylor and his wife, Erica, have three sons, Enuka, Walker and Charlie, and a daughter, Kelly Grey.

This study was done on our campus and has been broadly praised. Interesting reading. Yet ANOTHER win for our alma mater!

Citadel Club Of Charleston — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 17:06:20 GMT

This study was done on our campus and has been broadly praised. Interesting reading.

SARS-CoV-2 Transmission among Marine Recruits during Quarantine

List of authors.

Andrew G. Letizia, M.D., Irene Ramos, Ph.D., Ajay Obla, Ph.D., Carl Goforth, Ph.D., Dawn L. Weir, Ph.D., Yongchao Ge, Ph.D., Marcas M. Bamman, Ph.D., Jayeeta Dutta, M.B.A., Ethan Ellis, B.S., Luis Estrella, Ph.D., Mary-Catherine George, Ph.D., Ana S. Gonzalez-Reiche, Ph.D., et al.

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14 References

1 Citing Article

Abstract

BACKGROUND

The efficacy of public health measures to control the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has not been well studied in young adults.

METHODS

We investigated SARS-CoV-2 infections among U.S. Marine Corps recruits who underwent a 2-week quarantine at home followed by a second supervised 2-week quarantine at a closed college campus that involved mask wearing, social distancing, and daily temperature and symptom monitoring. Study volunteers were tested for SARS-CoV-2 by means of quantitative polymerase-chain-reaction (qPCR) assay of nares swab specimens obtained between the time of arrival and the second day of supervised quarantine and on days 7 and 14. Recruits who did not volunteer for the study underwent qPCR testing only on day 14, at the end of the quarantine period. We performed phylogenetic analysis of viral genomes obtained from infected study volunteers to identify clusters and to assess the epidemiologic features of infections.

RESULTS

A total of 1848 recruits volunteered to participate in the study; within 2 days after arrival on campus, 16 (0.9%) tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, 15 of whom were asymptomatic. An additional 35 participants (1.9%) tested positive on day 7 or on day 14. Five of the 51 participants (9.8%) who tested positive at any time had symptoms in the week before a positive qPCR test. Of the recruits who declined to participate in the study, 26 (1.7%) of the 1554 recruits with available qPCR results tested positive on day 14. No SARS-CoV-2 infections were identified through clinical qPCR testing performed as a result of daily symptom monitoring. Analysis of 36 SARS-CoV-2 genomes obtained from 32 participants revealed six transmission clusters among 18 participants. Epidemiologic analysis supported multiple local transmission events, including transmission between roommates and among recruits within the same platoon.

CONCLUSIONS

Among Marine Corps recruits, approximately 2% who had previously had negative results for SARS-CoV-2 at the beginning of supervised quarantine, and less than 2% of recruits with unknown previous status, tested positive by day 14. Most recruits who tested positive were asymptomatic, and no infections were detected through daily symptom monitoring. Transmission clusters occurred within platoons. (Funded by the Defense Health Agency and others.)

Prospective studies may be useful to inform strategies to mitigate the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), particularly in group settings among young adults.1-4 U.S. Department of Defense installations have implemented recommended public health interventions.5 However, confined living spaces, close contact among persons during training regimens and other activities, shared dining facilities, and mixing of persons from across the United States place military populations at risk for contracting contagious respiratory infections such as coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).6-9 The transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and Covid-19 in military settings has not been well studied.

The public health program implemented by the U.S. Marine Corps for all new recruits includes a period of home quarantine followed by a 2-week, strictly supervised quarantine at a closed campus, with the objective of mitigating infection among recruits. To evaluate the effectiveness of these measures, we monitored SARS-CoV-2 infections with serial real-time quantitative polymerase-chain-reaction (qPCR) assays and assessed events of virus transmission by means of phylogenetic analysis of viral genomes obtained from infected participants.

Methods

STUDY DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS

To reduce the risk of introducing SARS-CoV-2 into basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, in South Carolina, the Marine Corps established a 14-day supervised quarantine period at a college campus used exclusively for this purpose. Potential recruits were instructed to quarantine at home for 2 weeks immediately before they traveled to campus. At the end of the second, supervised quarantine on campus, all recruits were required to have a negative qPCR result before they could enter Parris Island. Recruits were asked to participate in the COVID-19 Health Action Response for Marines (CHARM) study, which included weekly qPCR testing and blood sampling for IgG antibody assessment.

After potential recruits had completed the 14-day home quarantine, they presented to a local Military Entrance Processing Station, where a medical history was taken and a physical examination was performed. If potential recruits were deemed to be physically and mentally fit for enlistment, they were instructed to wear masks at all times and maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet during travel to the quarantine campus. Classes of 350 to 450 recruits arrived on campus nearly weekly. New classes were divided into platoons of 50 to 60 recruits, and roommates were assigned independently of participation in the CHARM study. Overlapping classes were housed in different dormitories and had different dining times and training schedules.

During the supervised quarantine, public health measures were enforced to suppress SARS-CoV-2 transmission (Table S1 in the Supplementary Appendix, available with the full text of this article at NEJM.org). All recruits wore double-layered cloth masks at all times indoors and outdoors, except when sleeping or eating; practiced social distancing of at least 6 feet; were not allowed to leave campus; did not have access to personal electronics and other items that might contribute to surface transmission; and routinely washed their hands. They slept in double-occupancy rooms with sinks, ate in shared dining facilities, and used shared bathrooms. All recruits cleaned their rooms daily, sanitized bathrooms after each use with bleach wipes, and ate preplated meals in a dining hall that was cleaned with bleach after each platoon had eaten. Most instruction and exercises were conducted outdoors. All movement of recruits was supervised, and unidirectional flow was implemented, with designated building entry and exit points to minimize contact among persons. All recruits, regardless of participation in the study, underwent daily temperature and symptom screening. Six instructors who were assigned to each platoon worked in 8-hour shifts and enforced the quarantine measures. If recruits reported any signs or symptoms consistent with Covid-19, they reported to sick call, underwent rapid qPCR testing for SARS-CoV-2, and were placed in isolation pending the results of testing.

Instructors were also restricted to campus, were required to wear masks, were provided with preplated meals, and underwent daily temperature checks and symptom screening. Instructors who were assigned to a platoon in which a positive case was diagnosed underwent rapid qPCR testing for SARS-CoV-2, and, if the result was positive, the instructor was removed from duty. Recruits and instructors were prohibited from interacting with campus support staff, such as janitorial and food-service personnel. After each class completed quarantine, a deep bleach cleaning of surfaces was performed in the bathrooms, showers, bedrooms, and hallways in the dormitories, and the dormitory remained unoccupied for at least 72 hours before reoccupancy.

Within 2 days after arrival at the campus, after recruits had received assignments to platoons and roommates, they were offered the opportunity to participate in the longitudinal CHARM study. Recruits were eligible if they were 18 years of age or older and if they would be available for follow-up. The study was approved by the institutional review board of the Naval Medical Research Center and complied with all applicable federal regulations governing the protection of human subjects. All participants provided written informed consent.

PROCEDURES

At the time of enrollment, participants answered a questionnaire regarding demographic characteristics, risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection, symptoms within the previous 14 days, and a brief medical history; blood samples and mid-turbinate nares swab specimens were obtained for qPCR testing to detect SARS-CoV-2. Demographic information included sex, age, ethnic group, race, place of birth, and U.S. state or country of residence; information regarding risk factors included whether participants had used masks, whether they had adhered to self-quarantine before arrival, their recent travel history, their known exposure to someone with Covid-19, whether they had flulike symptoms or other respiratory illness, and whether they had any of 14 specific symptoms characteristic of Covid-19 or any other symptoms associated with an unspecified condition within the previous 14 days.

Study participants were followed up on days 7 and 14, at which time they reported any symptoms that had occurred within the past 7 days. Nares swab specimens for repeat qPCR assays were also obtained. Participants who had positive qPCR results were placed in isolation and were approached for participation in a related but separate study of infected recruits, which involved more frequent testing during isolation. All recruits who did not participate in the current study were tested for SARS-CoV-2 only at the end of the 2-week quarantine, unless clinically indicated (in accordance with the public health procedures of the Marine Corps). Serum specimens obtained at enrollment were tested for SARS-CoV-2–specific IgG antibodies with the use of the methods described below and in the Supplementary Appendix.

Participants who tested positive on the day of enrollment (day 0) or on day 7 or day 14 were separated from their roommates and were placed in isolation. Otherwise, participants and nonparticipants were not treated differently: they followed the same safety protocols, were assigned to rooms and platoons regardless of participation in the study, and received the same formal instruction.

LABORATORY METHODS

The qPCR testing of mid-turbinate nares swab specimens for SARS-CoV-2 was performed within 48 hours after collection by Lab24 (Boca Raton, FL) with the use of the TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit (Thermo Fisher Scientific), which is authorized by the Food and Drug Administration. Specimens obtained from nonparticipants were tested by the Naval Medical Research Center (Silver Spring, MD). Specimens were stored in viral transport medium at 4°C. The presence of IgG antibodies specific to the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-binding (spike) domain in serum specimens was evaluated with the use of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, as previously described,10 with some modifications. At least two positive controls, eight negative controls (serum specimens obtained before July 2019), and four blanks (no serum) were included in every plate. Serum specimens were first screened at a 1:50 dilution, followed by full dilution series if the specimens were initially found to be positive.

WHOLE-GENOME SEQUENCING AND ASSEMBLY

SARS-CoV-2 sequencing was performed with the use of two sequencing protocols (an Illumina sequencing protocol and an Ion Torrent sequencing protocol) to increase the likelihood of obtaining complete genome sequences. A custom reference-based analysis pipeline (https://github.com/mjsull/COVID_pipe. opens in new tab) was used to assemble SARS-CoV-2 genomes with the use of data from Illumina, Ion Torrent, or both.11

PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS

SARS-CoV-2 genomes obtained from patients worldwide and associated metadata were downloaded from the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data EpiCoV database12 on August 11, 2020 (79,840 sequences), and a subset of sequences was selected from this database with the use of the default subsampling scheme of Nextstrain software13 with the aim of maximizing representation of genomes obtained from patients in the United States. Phylogenetic analyses of the specimens obtained from participants were performed with the v1.0-292-ga9de690 Nextstrain build for SARS-CoV-2 genomes with the use of default parameters. Transmission and outbreak events were identified on the basis of clustering of the SARS-CoV-2 genomes obtained from study participants within the Nextstrain phylogenetic tree, visualized with TreeTime.14 A comparative analysis of mutation profiles relative to the SARS-CoV-2 Wuhan reference genome was performed with the use of Nextclade software, version 0.3.6 (https://clades.nextstrain.org/. opens in new tab).

DATA ANALYSIS

The denominator for calculating the percentage of recruits who had a first positive result for SARS-CoV-2 by qPCR assay on each day of testing excluded recruits who had previously tested positive, had dropped out of the study, were administratively separated from the Marine Corps, or had missing data. The denominator for calculating the cumulative positivity rates included all recruits who had undergone testing at previous time points, including those who were no longer participating in the study. Only descriptive numerical results and percentages are reported, with no formal statistical analysis.

Results

STUDY POPULATION

Figure 1.

Study Design for SARS-CoV-2 Testing during Quarantine.

From May 12 to July 15, 2020, a total of 1848 of 3143 eligible recruits (58.8%) across nine recruit classes were enrolled in the CHARM study; 324 recruits were ineligible because they were 17 years of age. A total of 40 study participants (24 participants on day 7 and 16 participants on day 14) did not return for follow-up (Figure 1). These participants either dropped out of the study, were removed from the quarantine campus for medical or administrative reasons, or were separated from the Marine Corps. Participants were from 45 states, mostly from the eastern United States and particularly from states with larger populations. A total of 133 participants (7.2%) were born outside the United States (in 1 of 64 foreign countries), 1672 (90.5%) were male, 176 (9.5%) were female, 463 (25.1%) identified as Hispanic, and 271 (14.7%) identified as Black. The mean age of the participants was 19 years (range, 18 to 31), and 1544 (83.5%) were 18 to 20 years of age. Of the 1813 participants who underwent serologic testing at enrollment, 105 (5.8%) had serum specimens that were positive for SARS-CoV-2–specific antibodies.

Table 1.

SARS-CoV-2 Positivity, Presence of Symptoms, and Infected Roommates.

At the time of enrollment, 16 of 1847 participants (0.9%) tested by means of qPCR were positive for SARS-CoV-2; 5 of these participants also had positive IgG serologic results (Table 1). The 16 participants with positive qPCR results reported that they had self-quarantined at home for 14 days before their arrival, had had no exposure to anyone with flulike symptoms, had had no respiratory distress or known SARS-CoV-2 infection, and had not visited a health care facility during the previous 2 weeks.

POSITIVE RESULTS AND SYMPTOMS

Of the 1801 participants who had negative qPCR results at enrollment, 24 (1.3%) were positive on day 7; of these participants, 4 had positive IgG serologic results on day 0. On day 14, a total of 11 of 1760 (0.6%) of the previously negative participants tested positive; none of these participants were seropositive on day 0. Therefore, 35 participants who had had negative qPCR results within the first 2 days after arrival at the campus became positive during the supervised quarantine. Of the 51 total participants who had at least one positive qPCR test, 22 had positive tests on more than 1 day.

Symptoms in the week before or on the day of the first positive qPCR result were reported in 5 of these 51 (9.8%) positive participants on the formal study questionnaires (Table 1). The symptoms in these 5 participants were runny nose; runny nose, chills, and cough; cough and sore throat; fever and headache; and fever, chills, sore throat, and headache. The viral load at diagnosis, estimated on the basis of the qPCR cycle threshold, was on average approximately 4 times as high in the 5 symptomatic participants as in the 46 participants who were asymptomatic (Table S2). However, some asymptomatic participants had high viral loads estimated on the basis of the cycle threshold (Fig. S1).

A total of 26 of the 1554 nonparticipants (1.7%) were found to be positive on day 14 as a result of qPCR testing at the end of quarantine, which was mandated by the Marine Corps. A total of 24 of 77 (31.2%) infected participants and nonparticipants had an infected roommate (Table 1). All study participants and nonparticipants underwent daily screening that included temperature checks and oral reporting of symptoms; follow-up qPCR testing was performed if indicated by the surveillance check. The results of the mandated symptom screening, which was independent of the study questionnaires regarding symptoms, was not known to the study investigators; however, no recruit with SARS-CoV-2 infection was identified as a result of this clinically indicated testing. During the study period, one instructor was found to be positive in a test that was conducted as part of contact tracing related to an infected platoon member.

EPIDEMIOLOGIC ANALYSIS

To assess the epidemiologic features and transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in the context of this study, we obtained more than 95% complete viral genomes from 36 specimens obtained from 32 of 51 participants (62.7%) who had positive qPCR results for SARS-CoV-2; for 3 of these participants, genomes were recovered from samples obtained on more than one test day. Complete genomes could not be recovered from the other samples. Phylogenetic analyses that compared the recovered sequences with those recovered from patients in the United States and in other countries (a sample of 11,434 sequences) showed that most of the clades circulating in the United States were represented in SARS-CoV-2 isolates detected among recruits, a finding consistent with the geographic diversity of the participants (Fig. S2).

Table 2.

Phylogenetic Analysis and Epidemiologically Inferred Transmission Clusters.

Six independent monophyletic transmission clusters defined by distinct mutations relative to the sampled data from U.S. and global data sets were identified — a result consistent with local transmission during the supervised quarantine. These strains were found in 18 participants; 1 participant had two different cluster strains isolated from samples obtained on different days. Two participants who had had positive qPCR results on day 0 were each infected with different cluster strains (Tables S3 and S4). Epidemiologic data showing infected roommate pairs and the relationship of cluster strains to platoon assignments supported the phylogenetic evidence for transmission of these strains at the supervised quarantine location. Among the participants infected with one of the six cluster strains of SARS-CoV-2, a total of 14 participants shared platoon assignments with other members who were in the same cluster. In addition, 10 infected recruits without sequenced SARS-CoV-2 isolates were assigned to the same platoons as the participants in transmission clusters defined by viral sequencing. There were three different clusters among six pairs of infected roommates (Table 2).

Figure 2.

Local Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 during Quarantine.

The infected participants with sequenced isolates belonging to phylogenetically identified cluster 2 or 5 had room assignments in the same hallway (Figure 2). Cluster 2 was composed of recruits in platoon F. Cluster 5 was composed of recruits in platoon E, with the exception of a single recruit in platoon F, whose roommate was an infected recruit in platoon E. Aside from this one event, we did not find evidence for transmission events across these platoons, even though recruits in each platoon were staying in rooms in the same hallway and shared a bathroom.

Discussion

We describe the results of a quarantine of nine Marine Corps recruit classes (a population of 3402 recruits) that participated in a public health mitigation program for Covid-19; recruits were under the constant supervision of Marine Corps instructors. Other settings in which young adults congregate are unlikely to reflect similar adherence to measures intended to reduce transmission. At the time of enrollment, after 2 weeks of home quarantine, approximately 1% of study participants had positive qPCR results, and approximately 2% subsequently became infected during the 2-week supervised quarantine period.

Study participants completed a detailed symptom questionnaire on each day of the scheduled qPCR testing. Approximately 10% of the infected study participants reported that they had had symptoms during the week before a positive qPCR result or on the day that testing occurred. Independent of the study, all participants and nonparticipants underwent a daily temperature check and brief symptom screening, as mandated by the Marine Corps; follow-up clinical qPCR testing was performed only if indicated by this screening. During the supervised quarantine period, no SARS-CoV-2 infections were identified as a result of clinical testing performed because of symptom screening. All cases of infection in recruits were diagnosed as a result of the scheduled qPCR testing performed on days 0, 7, and 14 (in study participants) and on day 14 (in nonparticipants).

Viral genomes were recovered from almost two thirds of infected study participants. Phylogenetic analysis of these genomes identified six independent monophyletic transmission clusters indicative of local transmission during the supervised quarantine. Most clusters predominantly included members of the same platoon, and many infected recruits had an infected roommate. The two largest sequence-defined clusters occurred in the same class of recruits, and each cluster occurred within a platoon, with the exception of one recruit, who was roomed with an infected recruit from another platoon and was infected with a strain that belonged to the same cluster as that found in other members of that platoon. Although many infected recruits in both clusters had nearby room assignments and shared a bathroom, the epidemiologic analysis suggests that platoon membership and double-occupancy rooming were risk factors for infection, but room proximity and shared bathrooms were not (Figure 2).

The index patient for each cluster strain could have been a study participant, a nonparticipant among the 26 found to be infected when tested at the end of quarantine, a nonparticipant who was infected at the time of arrival on campus but cleared the virus by the end of quarantine, or other personnel. During the study, only one instructor tested positive after rapid qPCR SARS-CoV-2 testing, indicating that instructors were an unlikely source of infection. Although campus service workers cannot be excluded as sources for virus introduction, they were separated from the recruits and instructors. Overall, the recruits are the most likely source of introduction and transmission of the cluster strains.

Two recruits who had positive qPCR results on day 0 may have been the index patients for the strains involved in the two largest clusters that spread among members of their platoons. A third recruit who may have been the index patient for a cluster had a positive qPCR result on day 0, and his roommate, infected with the same strain, received a diagnosis on day 14. None of the three potential index patients reported symptoms, which is consistent with asymptomatic transmission. We could not reconstruct the chain of infection for each cluster because complete viral genomes could not be recovered from all study participants, and samples from infected nonparticipants were unavailable for analysis. A limitation of this study is that the infection rate during the supervised quarantine period could not be estimated accurately because of possible false negative qPCR tests and because infection may have been acquired during the first self-quarantine at home or during travel to the campus but was not yet detectable on day 0 by means of qPCR assay.

Our study showed that in a group of predominantly young male military recruits, approximately 2% became positive for SARS-CoV-2, as determined by qPCR assay, during a 2-week, strictly enforced quarantine. Multiple, independent virus strain transmission clusters were identified. Shared rooms and shared platoon membership were risk factors for transmission. Most study participants with positive qPCR tests were asymptomatic, and all cases among participants and nonparticipants were identified as the result of scheduled testing rather than clinical qPCR testing performed as a result of daily screening.

Supported by a grant (9700130) from the Defense Health Agency through the Naval Medical Research Center and by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (contract number N6600119C4022). Computational resources and staff expertise were provided by Scientific Computing at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (award numbers S10OD018522 and S10OD026880).

Disclosure forms provided by the authors are available with the full text of this article at NEJM.org.

Drs. Letizia, van Bakel, and S.C. Sealfon and Drs. Ramos, Obla, Goforth, Weir, and Ge contributed equally to this article.

The views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the U.S. Navy, the Department of Defense, the U.S. government, or the institutions affiliated with the authors.

This article was published on November 11, 2020, at NEJM.org.

We thank Janet Sealy, Joe Molina, and Michawn Shelton, who volunteered countless hours as ombudsmen; Mary Anne Amper, Nitish Seenarine, Mital Vasoya, Sagie Mofsowitz, Natalia Mendelev, Illya Aronskyy, Braian Qela, Hanane Arib, Zenab Khan, and Hala Alshammary for technical assistance; Terri Brantley and Andrea Gates for administrative support; Lucy Reading-Ikkanda for assistance with developing earlier versions of the figures; Mitchell Rabinowitz for project management; Rebecca A. Sealfon and Celia S. Gelernter for editing an earlier version of the manuscript; Liset Sanchez and Nick Alberino for providing raw data for reverse-transcriptase–polymerase-chain-reaction assays; Devin Drummer, Alexis Dunning, and Christian Kelley for protocol development and training; Eric Van Gieson and Shannon Kasa for facilitating the rapid launch of the CHARM study; Florian Krammer and Adolfo Garcia-Sastre for helpful discussions; Maj.Gen. James Glynn, B.Gen. Julie Nethercot, Capt. Ray Batz, Capt. Rob Jackson (ret.), Cdr. Vavadee Belko, Lt. Lonnie Myers, and Mark Henderson for coordination, use of facilities, and continuous support; Capt. Adam Armstrong for strategic guidance; the many U.S. Navy corpsmen who assisted in the logistics and sample acquisition; and the Marine Corps recruits who volunteered for this study.

Author Affiliations

From the Naval Medical Research Center, Silver Spring (A.G.L., C.G., D.L.W., L.E., W.D.G., R.G., F.J., J.M., E.N., B.L.P., C.P., J.R., E.S.A., M.P.S., V.S., C.W.) and the Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program, Uniformed Services University (E.V.M.), Bethesda — both in Maryland; the Naval Medical Research Unit 6, Lima, Peru (R.L., S.L.); the Departments of Neurology (I.R., Y.G., M.-C.G., A.K., N.M., V.D.N., G.N., S.R., A.S.-S., S.V., S.C.S.) and Genetics and Genomic Sciences (A.O., J.D., E.E., A.S.G.-R., A.G., R.S., H.B.), Icahn Institute for Data Science and Genomic Technology (E.E., R.S., H.B.), the Black Family Stem Cell Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (R.S.), and the Center for Computational Biology, Flatiron Institute (R.S.G.S., O.G.T.) — all in New York; the University of Alabama at Birmingham Center for Exercise Medicine, University of Alabama Medical School, Birmingham (M.M.B.); Sema4, Stamford, CT (R.S.); the Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Beaufort, Beaufort, SC (M.T.); and the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics, Princeton, NJ (O.G.T.).

Address reprint requests to Dr. S.C. Sealfon at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Annenberg 14-44, 1 Gustave L. Levy Pl., New York, NY 10029, or at stuart.sealfon@mssm.edu.

2020 CAA Annual Meeting Notice

Citadel Club Of Charleston — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 23:59:38 GMT

2020 CAA Annual Meeting Notice

DATE: September 24, 2020

TO: The Citadel Alumni Association Membership, Officers and Directors

FROM: Colonel Ed White, ‘66, President, The Citadel Alumni Association

RE: The Annual Membership Meeting

Annual Meeting Notice

Annual Membership Meeting of The Citadel Alumni Association will be held at 10:00 on Friday, November 6th in the Courvoisie Banquet Hall at the John Monroe J. Holliday Alumni Center. Association members are encouraged to attend this important and informative meeting.

To protect the safety and health of all attendees, this meeting is subject to potential changes if unfavorable COVID-19 conditions arise. Association members would be immediately notified if a change were to occur. Everyone entering The Citadel campus is always asked to wear a face covering and maintain physical distancing. Please refrain from attending if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, have tested positive within 10 days of the meeting, have had contact with anyone who has symptoms, or you have been advised by a public health or medical professional to self-monitor, self-isolate, or self-quarantine because of concerns about a COVID-19 infection.

RSVP

The Citadel Alumni Association bylaws require in-person attendance at the annual membership meeting, thus it is extremely essential that members RSVP at the link below to expedite the check-in process, ensure contact tracing can be conducted if necessary, and to safely prepare the venue. It is important to submit an RSVP now even if your capacity to attend changes before November 6th.

Proxies

Complete the attached form if you are providing your proxy to another Association member in your absence. A member may give a one (1) written proxy to another member to vote, but no member may act as a proxy for more than one (1) other member. All proxies must be received by LTC Tom McAlister, Executive Director, by Monday, November 2nd to be a valid proxy and be emailed to LTC McAlister or mailed to his attention at: The Citadel Alumni Association, ATTN: LTC Tom McAlister, 171 Moultrie St, Charleston, SC 29409-6130.

Motion by LTC Bruce Alexander to Amend the CAA Bylaws

That Article III, Board of Directors, Section 1, Composition, be amended as follows:

“1. Article III Sections 1e and f shall be predesignated Article III, Section 1f and g respectively.

2. A new Article III, Section 1e to read as follows: “e. One director for a one-year term selected by the membership of The Citadel African American Alumni Association, provided said organization shall have not less than 300 members of the Association as of July 1st of the year of election. The election shall be in accordance with the bylaws of The Citadel African American Alumni Association and not subject to election rule of Article IX hereinafter. . .”

Video with audio of wife of Citadel grad who fought in the Civil War

Citadel Club Of Charleston — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 11:22:53 GMT

Captain Updike

I hope all is well ... Not sure if you've seen this or not, so I thought I'd share the link with you in case you didn't

I stumbled across this video with audio of Mrs WP Becker being interviewed about the start of the Civil War ... Her interview starts at 4:42 and lasts to 8:58

Its hard to hear, but it sounds like she was staying at the Mills House at the start of the Civil War when her fiance, who was from Charleston and a Citadel grad stationed at Morris Island at the start of the war, got enough leave on his birthday to go into Charleston to get married to her ... but then had to go right back ...

She described how the war started with the Star of the West trying to reinforce Anderson at Fort Sumter ... and mentions a note that she was given (presumably from her husband?) with the order to "keep a sharp lookout" ... which she eventually turned over to the Atlanta Library

Mrs Becker said after the bombardment of Fort Sumter, her husband and the troops on Morris Island went over to Fort Sumter to collect any spoils they could ... which apparently included a piece of the flag staff that her husband picked up and gave to her

Its absolutely amazing to see and hear this short clip ... of someone who tells about being in Charleston as the south opened up on Fort Sumter, and who was married to a Citadel grad who was a Confederate Officer who participated in it

Tim French '82

50 Farmfield Avenue

Charleston, SC 29407

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq_U63J6wO8

Clarence Larry Moorer

Citadel Club Of Charleston — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 17:24:15 GMT

https://www.virtualwall.org/dm/MoorerCL01a.htm

Clarence Larry Moorer

Captain
18TH TRANS CO, 145TH AVN BN, US ARMY SPT GROUP VIETNAM, MACV
Army of the United States
Charleston, South Carolina
October 08, 1933 to December 12, 1963
CLARENCE L MOORER is on the Wall at Panel 1E, Line 36
See the full profile or name rubbing for Clarence Moorer

The Middle Georgia Citadel Club will be hosting a tailgate for the 22 September football game against Mercer

Citadel Club Of Charleston — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 18:51:07 GMT

The Middle Georgia Citadel Club will be hosting a tailgate for the 22 September football game against Mercer. We ask that you share with your fellow alumni, and friends!

WHAT: Citadel vs. Mercer Football Game and Tailgate

WHEN: Saturday, 22 September, starting at 1:30pm

WHERE: Tailgate will be located directly behind the visitor section at Five Star Stadium, Mercer University, Macon, GA

RSVP: Eventbrite – The Citadel Tailgate at Mercer Football Stadium

DETAILS: Enjoy BBQ, Chicken, Brunswick Stew, Beer & Wine; $20 for adults, $5 for 10 & under. Kickoff is 4pm. Uniform of the day is Citadel Blue.

Look forward to seeing you there. Go Dogs!

Replacement Yearbooks for Sale

Citadel Club Of Charleston — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 15:49:07 GMT

The Citadel has thousands of copies of past yearbooks that are in excess of archival needs. As part of a process to aid the school in finding good homes for these historical records and in raising money to help fund cadet programs, the Citadel Club of Charleston is working to sell and deliver these books to anyone that would like to purchase them. The Proceeds from this sale will go to a Citadel organization in need.

Please help us support your school by filling your bookshelves! We have lots of most years but occasionally we won't have enough stock in some years, please be patient with us when filling orders. Delivery expected in 4-6 weeks with faster, onsite pickup. Please do not stop by without a scheduling an appointment for pickups. Call or email the club for all inquiries. Thank you!

https://squareup.com/store/citadelclubofcharleston/item/citadel-yearbooks-most-years

Use this link to purchase as many years as you'd like by adding them, one at a time, to your cart. If you have difficulty, call or email the club using the contact information below.

History Lecture on Big Red by Ted Curtis

Citadel Club Of Charleston — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 16:42:11 GMT

History Lecture on Big Red by Ted Curtis

"Linked is the script outlining the evidence that the flag in the HAC is the flag that posted on 9 Jan on Morris Is to identify the cadet position to seafaring vessels. I am hopeful some of the Directors make use of it at club meetings to educate the alumni on what Big Red is and the evidence that supports its association with the SCCC. There is a urgent need to close ranks on the heritage of The Citadel and have alumni understand what some remembrances stand for in the historical context of the college. Big Red is both a mystery and/or misunderstood by many."

Report Presentation Big Red Flag The Citadel Club of Charleston 17-10-27.pdf

Report Presentation Big Red Flag The Citadel Club of Charleston 17-10-27 PowerPoint.pdf

Citadel Provost's Office - College Highlights and Recent Improvements

Citadel Club Of Charleston — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:25:17 GMT

Citadel Exchange Club

July 12, 2017

Col. Mark Bebensee, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

•Citadel Highlights

•Curriculum Update

•Leadership Development

•College Mobility Study

See the Slides Here

STEM on Campus and the Hydroponic Shipping Containers

Citadel Club Of Charleston — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 00:51:57 GMT

Attached is a PPT with the information I spoke about and the PPT specific to the hydroponics farm

STEM on Campus and the Hydroponic Shipping Containers

Jennifer Albert, Ph.D.
Director, The STEM Center of Excellence

Assistant Professor, Zucker Family School of Education

Charleston Area Alumni Breakfast Speaker: Carl Jensen, Director of the Intelligence and Homeland Security Programs

Citadel Club Of Charleston — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 22:53:15 GMT

Presentation Intelligence and Studies Program Charleston Area Alumni Breakfast 16-09-15.pdf

Brochure Intelligence and Studies Program 16-09-15.jpg

Carl J. Jensen, Ph.D.

Professor and Director of the Intelligence & Security Studies Program

Lieutenant Colonel (SCM)

Immediate Past President, Society of Police Futurists International (2016-2017)

The Citadel

171 Moultrie Street

Charleston, South Carolina 29409

(843) 953-9680

cjensen1@citadel.edu

2016 Football Schedule

Citadel Club Of Charleston — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 21:54:28 GMT

9/1/2016

7PM

SOCON

MERCER

MACON, GA

TV: FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST

BOX SCORE

W 24-23

BOX SCORE GAME RECAP

9/10/2016

6PM

SOCON

FURMAN

CHARLESTON, S.C.

TV: ESPN3

9/17/2016

6PM

GARDNER-WEBB

BOILING SPRINGS, NC

TV: BIG SOUTH NETWORK

10/1/2016

3:30PM

SOCON

WESTERN CAROLINA

CULLOWHEE, NC

TV: ESPN3

10/8/2016

2 PM (PARENTS DAY)

NORTH GREENVILLE

CHARLESTON, S.C.

TV: ESPN3

10/15/2016

3PM

SOCON

CHATTANOOGA

CHARLESTON, S.C.

TV: FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST

10/22/2016

1:30PM

SOCON

WOFFORD

SPARTANBURG, SC

TV: ESPN3

10/29/2016

2PM

SOCON

ETSU

CHARLESTON, S.C.

TV: ESPN3

11/5/2016

2 PM (HOMECOMING)

SOCON

SAMFORD

CHARLESTON, S.C.

TV: ESPN3

11/12/2016

1:30PM

SOCON

VMI

LEXINGTON, VA

TV: ESPN3

11/19/2016

TBA

NORTH CAROLINA

CHAPEL HILL, NC

CITADEL NIGHT at The Joe | Tuesday, August 30th

Citadel Club Of Charleston — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 23:18:33 GMT

CITADEL NIGHT at The Joe | Tuesday, August 30th

All in The Citadel Family - Can you come out and support the school while having a great time at The Joe? Come on out!

Download Flyer HERE

The freshman and sophomores will be attending the RiverDogs game, while staff and upper class cadets have been extended an invite along with one guest.

Prior to the game there will be a performance by The Summerall Guards. The Regimental Commander will throw out the first pitch, and Cadets will present the colors while the choir members will perform the National Anthem. Throughout the evening there will be prizes and games for all Cadets in attendance.

We would like to ask you for your support to help cover the costs of the tickets for approximately 1,500 Cadets we have invited.

The following are the sponsorship breakdowns:

$250- tickets for 50 Cadets (Cadet Sponsor)
$500- tickets for 100 Cadets (Squad Sponsor)
$1,000- tickets for 200 Cadets (Company Sponsor)
$2,500- tickets for 500 Cadets (Battalion Sponsor)
$5,000- tickets for 1,000 Cadets (Regimental Sponsor)

All businesses or individuals who sponsor the evening will receive 10 tickets and parking passes for the game, as well as video board recognition and P.A. announcements.

Any sponsors at the Company level or above will receive 20 tickets and VIP parking passes as well as video board recognition and P.A. announcements throughout the game with the ability to have a table display on the RiverDogs concourse.

Additionally, we welcome any donations of items or services to be used as door prizes for the Cadets.

Call Will Senn, Sales Representative, if you want to support.

Charleston RiverDogs

843-577-3647 (p)

843-723-2641 (f)

The Citadel Beach House Use Policies

Citadel Club Of Charleston — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 14:41:03 GMT

Citadel Events Management operates the Beach Club . There are three different memberships though which make an alumnus eligible to use the beach club outside of private rentals (http://www.citadel.edu/root/beachclub-access-parking):

1. Citadel Brigadier Foundation: Bulldog, President, General, Chairman & Executive Levels
2. Citadel Foundation: Sword & Shako Circle, Palmetto Regiment, Dean's List, Gold Stars & Esprit de Corps
3. Citadel Alumni Association: CAA Lifetime Member

Citadel Club of Charleston Muster 2016 - In memory of 1st Lt. Ryan Rawl

Citadel Club Of Charleston — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 21:37:02 GMT

1st Lt. Ryan Rawl LEXINGTON - 1st Lt. Ryan Rawl, age 30, was killed in active military duty on Wednesday, June 20th, 2012, while serving in the South Carolina Army National Guard in Afghanistan. He was a first lieutenant in the 133rd MP Co. out of Timmonsville SC. Rawl is survived by wife, Katherine (Belknap) Rawl; daughter, Callie (age 4); son, Caleb (age 2); parents, Stanley and Diane Rawl; brother, Stan Rawl (Lyndsey); nephew, Hunter (age 4); niece, Hadley (age 1); and grandmothers, Eleanor Rawl and Bobbie Davis. He was predeceased by grandfathers, Andrew Lee Rawl and Bobby Leo Davis; and an aunt, Sherry Rawl. He graduated from Lexington High School in 2000. While there, Rawl was a member of the wrestling and football teams. He was also chosen to be sent as a representative to SC Boy's State. Upon graduation, he entered The Citadel as part of F-Troop Company. While attending The Citadel, he received the Mark Clark Award for his outstanding service on the Honor Court. He also enjoyed leading underclassmen in bible study. His major was Criminal Justice. After graduation from The Citadel, Rawl began work with the Richland County Sheriff Department as a deputy. During his time there he was awarded deputy of the quarter and deputy of the year for his region. His last assignment with the department was as a school resource officer at Crayton Middle School. In 2006, Ryan joined the SC National Guard. He was a member of Palmetto Military Academy class #59. The first unit he was assigned to was the 132nd MP Co. out of West Columbia. For a short time he served out of the 131st MP Co. out of Beaufort. As a platoon leader, he loved being a leader and was proud of his troops and the work they were doing. He deployed with the 133rd MP Co. out of Timmonsville. His active duty deployment began September 11th, 2011. He received numerous decorations and honors to include the Bronze Star, The Purple Heart, The Combat Action Badge, The SC Medal of Valor and The SC Meritorious Service Medal. The family would like to thank the community for the huge outpouring of love and support and ask that you continue to pray for families of the others that were killed, those that were injured and his unit remaining in Afghanistan. Memorials can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in Ryan's name. The visitation will be held at Barr-Price Funeral Home in Lexington, SC on Friday, June 29th from 5 7 pm. The address is 609 Northwood Road, Lexington, SC 29072. The funeral service will be held at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church in Lexington on Saturday, June 30th at 10 am. The address is 5503 Sunset Boulevard, Lexington, SC 29072. The burial will follow at Mount Herman Baptist Church in Pelion, SC. The address is 1845 Cedar Creek Rd, Pelion, SC 29123. Online register at barr-price.com 803-356-4411

- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestate/obituary.aspx?pid=158258815#sthash.6BUSKp0f.dpuf

http://thefallen.militarytimes.com/army-1st-lt-ryan-d-rawl/6568235

Army 1st Lt. Ryan D. Rawl

Died June 20, 2012 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom

30, of Lexington, S.C.; assigned to 133rd Military Police Company, 51st Military Police Battalion, Florence, S.C.; died June 20 in Khost, Afghanistan, of wounds caused by small-arms fire and an improvised explosive device. Also killed were Army Sgt. John D. Meador II and Army Sgt. 1st Class Matthew B. Thomas.

S.C. Guard names soldiers killed in bomb attack

By Susanne M. Schafer

The Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Three South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers were killed and five wounded in an attack by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan on June 20, officials say.

Maj. Gen. Robert Livingston identified the three killed as 1st Lt. Ryan Rawl of Lexington, 30; Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Thomas of Easley, 30; and Spc. John Meador of Columbia, 36.

Livingston, the state’s adjutant general, would not identify the five wounded.

The guardsmen were serving with the 133rd Military Police Company, based in Timmonsville. The unit was activated last year and due to return home in August.

“These men died serving their country and I want to express my deepest sympathy and condolences to their families, who are the unsung heroes of our war effort,” Livingston said in a statement. “These deaths are grim reminders that our military, to include our South Carolina National Guard, is still in active defense of our country. We are privileged to have such heroes in our midst.”

Livingston says the suicide bomber attacked the soldiers in the city of Khost, about 90 miles southeast of Kabul. The attack claimed 21 lives in all. The assailant detonated his explosives in the packed marketplace as he approached Afghan and U.S. soldiers at the traffic control point, said Baryalai Wakman, a spokesman for the Khost provincial government.

Livingston said the deaths were the first connected to a South Carolina Guard unit in Afghanistan since October 2010, when Staff Sgt. Willie Harley of Aiken and Sgt. Luther Rabon Jr. of Lexington died in Paktika province when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb.

Rawl had served with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department since 2005, according to Sheriff Leon Lott.

“Rawl was willing to stand up to protect and serve; it was with that same pride he did so in his military uniform. He was an example to men and women who wear the uniform everywhere,” Lott said in a statement.

Rawl graduated from The Citadel and worked as a patrolman and later as a resource officer at Crayton Middle School in Columbia.

Livingston said the mission of the South Carolina unit was to train members of the Afghan police.

The unit deployed 170 soldiers to Afghanistan in November 2011.

Livingston said 16 members of the South Carolina National Guard have died in combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq since 2003.

PACK THE MAC: Tickets going fast!

Citadel Club Of Charleston — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 05:27:19 GMT


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TWO. MORE. DAYS. Citadel Basketball's PACK THE MAC is just two days out, as the Bulldogs take on VMI at 1pm on Sat. January 30th at McAlister Field House! Coming off of a record crowd at Pack The Mac last season, limited $5 tickets are going fast at www.PACKTHEMAC.com. But do so quickly, this deal expires January 29th!

Get yours today, and we'll see you on January 30th at McAlister Field House-- Go Bulldogs!

Lost for more than 150 years, a precious artifact returns to The Citadel

Citadel Club Of Charleston — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 04:56:30 GMT

Lost for more than 150 years, a precious artifact returns to The Citadel

Charles Courtenay Tew was among the first 26 cadets to report to the Citadel Academy in 1843. He became the Academy’s first honor graduate in 1846 and the first president of the Academy’s Alumni Association in 1852.

While serving as Superintendent of the Arsenal Academy in Columbia (made auxiliary to the Citadel in 1845), Tew was given a sword by the cadets. The scabbard of the sword bears a plate engraved “The Cadets of the Arsenal Academy /To Captain C.C. Tew/November 25^th 1858.” The collar of the scabbard bears a second inscription: “Captured at Antietam September 17, 1862.” This is the date Colonel Tew was mortally wounded and the sword, taken from him by a Northern soldier, was lost to history.

On September 17, 2015, 153 years later, the sword will return to The Citadel, courtesy of the 33 Signal Regiment Foundation of Ottawa, Canada. Please plan to attend a special program on Thursday evening, September 17 at 6:30 in the Daniel Library to hear the story of the sword. The official transfer of the sword from the 33 Signal Regiment to The Citadel will occur on the parade ground on Friday, September 18, just moments before parade. More details on these events will be announced shortly.

On September 16, 2015, a special event will be held at Antietam National Battlefield Park in Maryland at 1:00 pm. For more information contact LTC David S. Goble, Director of Daniel Library at dgoble@citadel.edu/843-953-1267

Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team "Battle of Charleston Harbor"

Citadel Club Of Charleston — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:15:38 GMT

Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team "Battle of Charleston Harbor"

Charleston River Dog Stadium
Free Admission and Free Parking

March 21, 2015

11:00 - 12:30
Wounded Warriors vs. Citadel Baseball Alumni

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

WELCOME!

Charleston, SC is looking forward to what is sure to be an exciting game. On March 21, 2015 the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team (WWAST) will be in Charleston, SC for a game against the Citadel Baseball Alumni from the 1990 College World Series Team at the River Dogs Stadium. WWAST is a nationally recognized team comprised of amputee active duty military personnel and veterans. This team of all-stars will battle it out in a softball tournament at the Charleston River Dogs Stadium, "Battle of Charleston Harbor".

The event is free and open to the public, but we expect seating will be at a premium! We will have reserved seating for veterans and their families. Donations and proceeds from this event will be help support the WWAST, Limbs Without Limits,
Carolina Children’s Charity, and The Charleston Miracle League.

Join us as we celebrate the resilience of these heroes!

2015 Annual Oyster Roast was a smashing success!

Tom Churchill — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 12:47:37 GMT

The Charleston Citadel Club Board of Directors would like to thank everyone who came out last night to our Annual Oyster Roast.

We had an absolute blast and hope you did too. From the fellowship of all the Citadel grads and supporters to the awesome food to hearing the Commandant, Captain Geno Paluso ’89 speak – it was an all around fantastic time. If you were unable to come, don’t worry we have lots more great events planned for the year.

The 19th Annual Bulldog Challenge

J Wallace — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:17:06 GMT

BULLDOG CHALLENGE; Saturday, 28 February
As some of you may be familiar with, the Naval ROTC Unit hosts an annual fundraiser designed to create funds for scholarships. The Bulldog Challenge (BDC) is a 10 k (6.2 mile), team-oriented race throughout The Citadel campus and surrounding Charleston area. Included within the race are various obstacles and challenges to include: portions of the Marine Corps combat fitness test (CFT), Marine corps obstacle course, a simulated casualty evacuation using stretchers, and maneuvering through the marsh. These individual events are designed to test your mental toughness, ability to work within your team, and your physical endurance.
Teams are composed of FOUR individuals. Creative costumes are highly encouraged.
We are offering CADET DISCOUNTS this year, with a price $140.00 per team ($35.00 per individual). Register as a team of four BEFORE FEBRUARY 1ST in order to be eligible for the discount. Without the discount, it is $200.00 per team, $50.00 per individual.
Sign up at http://www.active.com/…/the-19th-annual-bulldog-challenge-2…
This year, members of the Marine Contingent WILL NOT be participating in the event, they will be needed to run the event.
Again, the event is the morning of Saturday February 28, an open weekend.
https://www.facebook.com/CitadelBulldogChallenge
http://www.citadel.edu/root/bulldog-challenge
Please contact myself or Cadet Young of November Company if you have any questions.
Cadet Young:
byoung7@citadel.edu
--
Very Respectfully,
Cadet Second Lieutenant Ray Horning
Bravo Company, The Citadel
rhorning@citadel.edu
(770)335-2112 (c)

http://www.active.com/charleston-sc/running/distance-running-races/the-19th-annual-bulldog-challenge-2015

Reorganized and Energized! Over 30 Event Scheduled for 2015!

J Wallace — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 23:50:55 GMT

The Citadel Club of Charleston is 100% Reorganized and Relaunched! New website and new Features. CitadelClub.org
Oyster Roast February 6th, Citadel Boat House 7pm-11pm Oysters, Beer, Wine, Chili, Hot Dogs, Brats & the fixin's

The Citadel Club of Charleston

The Citadel Club of Charleston is a great place to meet local people that have a connection to The Citadel and want to participate in events that help the local community and bring The Citadel Community closer together!

The Club has over 30 events scheduled in 2015,
a Full Featured Website & State of the Art Functions!

We've added events & lowered dues
to only $40 per year!

The Club is proud to announce our Relaunch! Our great slate of energized Officers and a Fantastic Board of Directors have really worked hard these last several weeks to get the entire Club reorganized and setup for a hugely successful year in 2015!

Bring your Wives, Friends, Girlfriends and Co-Workers! Everyone is welcome at all Club events! The Citadel Club of Charleston is open to everyone and we're here to serve the community.

Who Joins the Club?

ANYONE can join The Citadel Club of Charleston, being an Alumni is not Required! The only requirement is that you have a positive connection to The Citadel and are interested in being active in the community through both Social and Charitable events.

The website, CitadelClub.org, is now fully functional is up to the minute information about the Club's Events and articles about The Citadel and issues that are important to our Community.

You can Join the Club and Register for our Events online and use your Credit Card through our Secure Portal. Also, we've added events and lowered dues to only $40 per year!

Upcoming Events

Please check out our upcoming events here!

Oyster Roast

February 6th at the Citadel Boat House

Register Here!

Over 30 Events scheduled in 2015

Oyster Roast February 6th at the Citadel Boat House

Monthly Breakfasts

Happy Hours

Interesting Speakers

Family Friendly

PreKnob Dinner

Shrimp & Beer

Networking

Tired of your old, 'static' Club?

We have monthly Happy Hours that move around the Charleston Area and monthly Breakfasts at the Alumni Center along with Big Quarterly Events! The Club is very active in the community and we support several local charities through both volunteering and donations.

What is The Citadel Club of Charleston?

The mission of the Citadel Club of Charleston is to provide a social atmosphere in which alumni and supporters can meet while raising private support for various needs of the college. We also strive to create a strong networking community in which our members can benefit from each other. We hope you will consider joining the Club, and we look forward to seeing you at the next meeting!

What We Do

We have over 30 events each year located all over the Charleston Area, we work with local charities, we hold great family friendly events like our Annual Muster, Oyster and Shrimp Parties and our Annual PreKnob Dinner, along with our Monthly Happy Hours that provide a great chance to get together with like minded local people.

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A Message from the CAA President

J Wallace — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 14:27:22 GMT

A Message from the CAA President

DATE: January 11, 2015

TO: The Citadel Alumni Association Membership

FROM: Scott Tucker, President, The Citadel Alumni Association

RE: Combat Ring

The issue of the “Combat Ring” has resulted in a major uproar, within the membership. Regrettably, much of the information out there is just wrong. I would like to set forth the facts on that ring and advise all of you as to the action already planned by your Executive and Ring Committees to insure the integrity of “The Ring”.

First, the action taken by the Board to approve this was in response to requests for a “combat ring”. The service academies and VMI provide this service to their graduates on the basis of individual requests. The combat ring was intended to be available to our graduates in service to our country. Many of these individuals do not want to risk losing their “Citadel Rings” in faraway lands. It was seen as a service to those brave graduates willing to risk the ultimate sacrifice for our county. However, you do not have to be in the military to request the combat ring. It is of course available to all who would request it and are qualified.

There are two primary qualifications to be eligible for this combat ring. First, you must be qualified to wear “The Citadel Ring” and second, you must own one. There is no program to push this service but only to offer it upon request. To date, we have sold a total of “0” combat rings.

Actions to address your concerns have already been put in motion. The Ring Committee is already set to meet this week. Their report will be advanced to the Executive Committee and then both committees will report to the Board of Directors at the meeting set for 10:00 Saturday morning, January 31^st. Until this issue is resolved, the President has immediately suspended the sale of these rings and any requests will be put on hold. Currently, there are none.

You are strongly encouraged to contact your District Director and make your wishes known to him or her.

GO DOGS!

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2010 - total version

J Wallace — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 23:02:03 GMT

http://youtu.be/yXWCZZ0QOrg

Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2012 link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc-PwW...

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The Harry Fox Agency, Inc. (HFA)
UMPG Publishing

© Copyright "79th Farewell To Gibraltar / Wha Wadnae Fecht for Charlie / Marie's Wedding / Dark Island / Old Rustic Bridge / Scots Wha Hae", muziekcompositie beheerd door One or more music publishing rights collecting societies

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- Entertainment
License
- Standard YouTube License

Citadel Regimental Band & Pipes Performing "Dixie"

J Wallace — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 23:00:04 GMT

http://youtu.be/faMZeh_vmVU

Played on Corps Day 2012, the Citadel's Band and Pipes perform a Confederate classic known to many. PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW!

This was filmed by my mother, and the person telling people to stand up is my grandmother. Both are from Florida, and so am I. So... if you have anything negative to say towards the two, I advise that you keep your mouth shut; no matter if you're a Citadel alumni, from the South, or just ignorant and want to troll.

Yours truly,

EssLocklar, Class of 2013

http://youtu.be/faMZeh_vmVU

A Friday afternoon at The Citadel rt942

J Wallace — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 22:58:09 GMT

a glimpse of what a cadet at The Citadel goes though on a normal Friday afternoon

http://youtu.be/n6o7lCnKgX4

The Citadel, Excellence in the Education of Principled Leaders citadelbulldogvideo

J Wallace — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 22:52:16 GMT

http://youtu.be/ffvGxFQeT50

The Citadel The Military College of South Carolina, producing principled leadership since 1842.

Mornings at The Citadel citadelbulldogvideo

J Wallace — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 22:47:01 GMT

http://youtu.be/2Z2UE6OFW8E

Excellent Video!

"I took a peek at "The Guidon" which they tell me is the Bible of the knobs. The more I read that little bookley, the better I like it. For example, I learned the three permissible knob answers: "Sir, Yes, Sir" and "Sir, No, Sir" and - I liked this third one best of all - "Sir, No Excuse, Sir."

-Ronald W. Reagan, 40th President of the United States

The Citadel 1969

J Wallace — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 22:44:14 GMT

http://youtu.be/IWo2_mIbAYM

This recruiting film was made in 1969 but not available until after we graduated. Now it is very old - as are we. Enjoy.

Whickers World - A Square Meal

J Wallace — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 22:37:21 GMT

Great Video from the "Old Corp" - A Square Meal

"they love to pull their chin in, right knob?"

http://youtu.be/M5rp9CvUKh4

Plainfield woman excels at The Citadel military academy

J Wallace — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 23:15:07 GMT

http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/plainfield/ct-plainfield-woman-the-citadel-met-20141226-story.html

Plainfield woman excels at The Citadel military academy

Savannah Emmrich, 21, visits her Plainfield home Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. She holds the No. 2 leadership post at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. (Chuck Berman, Chicago Tribune)

By Geoff ZiezulewiczChicago Tribunecontact the reporter

Plainfield woman excels at The Citadel, a mostly male college where she's the No. 2 leader among 2,300 cadets.

When she was touring colleges during spring break of her junior year at Plainfield South High School, Savannah Emmrich checked out the grounds of The Citadel, a storied military college in Charleston, S.C.

"When I showed up at The Citadel and got on the campus and saw the uniforms and the knobs double-timing, and the dress parade they had on Friday, I was so impressed," the 21-year-old said. "I knew that was where I wanted to go."

Emmrich learned quickly that "knobs" is slang for freshmen cadets, "double-timing" is a marching pace and "dress parade" is a parade in full military uniform.

Savannah Emmrich, of Plainfield, is out in front of The Citadel's First Battalion command staff. She holds the No. 2 post for cadets at the college. (Savannah Emmrich photo)

As she gets ready to graduate from The Citadel this spring, Emmrich has not only immersed herself in the school's military culture while earning a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, she has risen to the top of the cadet ranks. She currently holds the No. 2 position among the 2,300 cadets in the school's regiment, which is essentially the military version of a civilian college's student body.

Emmrich is second in command of the cadet unit that operates like a unit in the military, and school officials say she is one of a few female cadets who has held the position.

This command position means she helps lead the cadets in their morning workouts, conducts inspections, meets with lower-level cadet commanders and leads them in formation to meals. Along with those duties, she still has to handle her own class load.

After graduation, Emmrich, who received a track-and-field scholarship to attend the school, is slated to be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. She will train to be a combat systems officer, also known as an aviator, or "the job Goose does" in the movie "Top Gun," she said.

Life at The Citadel and America's other military colleges is one that stands in stark contrast to the beer bong-hoisting, class-skipping lives of many undergrads at civilian institutions of higher learning.

"It's very different than a normal college lifestyle," she said. "We have a training schedule, and it tells us what to do 24 hours every single day. You're expected to follow it to a T and be on time for everything."

Emmrich's day starts at 5 a.m. and continues on, each hour spoken for with rare exceptions, until she hits the hay.

It can be demanding, she admitted, but also fulfilling.

Back home over Christmas break, Emmrich said she sometimes isn't sure what to do with this sudden uptick in free time.

"When I got to the school, I realized how much I enjoy a regimented lifestyle," she said. "It was a good fit."

When she is not immersed in studies or student leadership obligations, Emmrich is one of The Citadel's star athletes.

She holds the school's pole vaulting record and competes in other track events.

Still, Emmrich remains one of just 160 women among the 2,300 cadets.

The Citadel only began allowing women back in the 1990s, according to retired Navy Capt. Lory Manning, now the head of the women in the military project at the Women's Research and Education Institute.

The Citadel was a "really hard case" when it came to gender integration, Manning said.

But as women have proven they can serve in previously male-only military jobs in the post-9/11 wars, those against such integration have largely "gotten over the shock," Manning said.

"I think it's marvelous," Manning said of Emmrich's accomplishments. "There are people who will pooh-pooh it and say she had it easy. Usually it's the opposite. She has to be better, brighter, smarter and more physically fit than the guys who had to fill that position before her."

Kimberly Keelor, a spokeswoman at The Citadel, said one of the challenges of increasing the female population is that so few women are interested in a military college environment.

Fewer than 800 women enrolled at one of the six major military colleges this past fall, she said, and the competition to recruit them is considerable.

Emmrich said "standing your own ground is huge at The Citadel," and that she'd encourage any woman in her shoes to apply.

"Every year it gets better with the acceptance of females," she said. "There really hasn't been any big issues like it was in the beginning. You definitely have pride, and girls do stick together. It's still different being a girl at The Citadel."

Being a cadet in general at The Citadel is a taxing undertaking, said retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. Charles Graham, an adviser to the cadet regiment's chain of command who has known Emmrich since she was a knob.

"It's even tougher when you're a female," he said, "and it's even tougher when you're a female athlete."

Emmrich has been put in a position to succeed academically and athletically at the school, Graham said, "and she excelled in everything she did."

"Some congratulations are in order for her parents and her teachers and her coaches back in Illinois," he said. "Because when she walked through our gates here, it was obvious she was something special."

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Ex-Citadel QB Cam Turner faces off against NFL greats in Medal of Honor Bowl

J Wallace — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 23:23:03 GMT

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Ex-Citadel QB Cam Turner faces off against NFL greats in Medal of Honor Bowl

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When Cam Turner gazes across the field at the Medal of Honor Bowl on Jan. 10 at Johnson Hagood Stadium, he'll see a sideline stocked with Super Bowl winners and NFL Hall of Famers.

Head coach of the National Team is former Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills coach Chan Gailey, who will also be offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Working with the offensive line are Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure and Joe Jacoby, renowned as one of the Washington Redskins' "Hogs." Former NFL stars Ernie Mills and Charlie Brown will coach the receivers and running backs, and Hall of Fame defensive back Paul Krause will guide the secondary.

The 27-year-old Turner, meanwhile, will be working his first game as an offensive coordinator for coach Willie Jeffries' American Team. The former Citadel quarterback, now quarterbacks and receivers coach at Florida International, is well aware of the experience deficit he faces.

"It's exciting, but it's a challenge at the same time," said Turner, who played at The Citadel from 2006-09. "They have a lot of experience on their side, that's for sure. But it's a great opportunity for me to learn from guys like that."

With his coaching bloodlines, Turner seems destined for a head-coaching gig of his own one day. His uncle is Norv Turner, former head coach of NFL teams Washington, Oakland and San Diego, and currently offensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings. Cam Turner's father - and current boss - is Ron Turner, former head coach at San Jose State and Illinois and now the head coach at Florida International.

No wonder Cam Turner knew at an early age that he wanted to coach.

"From a young age, I was always out at practice all the time with my dad's teams," he said. "As a kid, you always have dreams of playing in the NFL and things like that. For me, coaching is the next best thing."

At The Citadel, Turner played quarterback and wide receiver for former coach Kevin Higgins. His claim to fame came in his junior year at Florida, when he both caught a touchdown pass and threw one against the Tim Tebow-led Gators.

After graduating from The Citadel, Turner worked on the Bulldogs' staff for one year, then went to work for the Minnesota Vikings, where he was assistant to former head coach Leslie Frazier. For the past two years, he's worked for his dad at Florida International in Miami.

"It's fun to work with my dad," he said. "Growing up, I was always in and out of his office. But now I get to work with him and really learn the ins and outs of everything. His offense was handed down from Bill Walsh and Don Coryell, so it's pretty neat working with him on a daily basis and learning that offense."

At the Medal of Honor Bowl, Turner will be coaching American Team quarterbacks Tyler Murphy of Boston College, Jake Waters of Kansas State, Terrance Broadway of Louisana Lafayette and Chris Bonner, an intriguing 6-7 prospect from Colorado State-Pueblo.

"You've got to keep it simple and basic," he said. "You only put in what you need and go from there."

Turner plans to do as much learning as he does teaching next week.

"It's an unbelievable experience being around guys like Coach Jeffries and Chan Gailey," he said. "Last year, I just tried to soak on everything I could from Coach Gailey, and they have so many great stories and so much to share."

2015 Promises to be a Major Year for The Citadel Club of Charleston!

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THE CITADEL PLACES 32 ON ACADEMIC ALL-SOCON TEAM

J Wallace — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:22:10 GMT

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THE CITADEL PLACES 32 ON ACADEMIC ALL-SOCON TEAM

SPARTANBURG, S.C. - A total of 32 student-athletes at The Citadel have earned spots on the Fall 2014 Academic All-Southern Conference Team, the league office announced Monday.

Of that select group, football player Eric Goins, a sophomore political science major from Herndon, Va., and cross country runner Dylan Maier, a sophomore business administration major from Greer, S.C., have a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade point average.

The Bulldog football team placed 11 athletes on the squad, followed by soccer with seven, volleyball with six and four each for the men's and women's cross country teams.

To be eligible for the academic all-conference team, student-athletes must carry at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA entering the fall season, successfully complete at least 24 credit hours over the previous two semesters and compete in at least half of their teams' competitions during the fall.

The league's 10 institutions had a total of 289 student-athletes on the academic all-conference team.

Men's Cross Country (Class, Hometown, GPA, Major)
Michael Darley, So., Charleston, S.C., 3.63, Civil Engineering
Nicholas Imbarlina, So., Mt. Pleasant, S.C., 3.52, English
Dylan Maier, So., Greer, S.C., 4.00, Business Administration
Grant Smith, So., Hendersonville, N.C., 3.58, Business Administration

Women's Cross Country
Caillian Colquitt, Jr., Simpsonville, S.C., 3.42, Exercise Science
Jessica DeWitte, Jr., Macomb, Mich., 3.36, Criminal Justice
Emily Fields, Sr., Bradford, Ohio, 3.52, Biology
Nicole Ogilbee, Sr., Loveland, Ohio, 3.62, Exercise Science

Football
Joe Crochet, So., Stone Mountain, Ga., 3.77, Business Administration
Eric Goins, So., Herndon, Va., 4.00, Political Science
Nick Jeffreys, So., Oklahoma City, Okla., 3.60, Civil Engineering
Austin Jordan, Jr., Columbia, S.C., 3.44, Electrical Engineering
Craig Miller, Jr., Holly Hill, S.C., 3.71, Electrical Engineering
Hunter Morris, So., Kannapolis, N.C., 3.37, Criminal Justice
Isaiah Pinson, R-Fr., Wellford, S.C., 3.64, Psychology
Carson Smith, Jr., Simpsonville, S.C., 3.89, Electrical Engineering
Walker Smith, Sr., Denmark, S.C., 3.73, Physical Education
Will Vanvick, So., Greenville, S.C., 3.83, Business Administration
Kyle Weaver, R-Fr., Hilton Head, S.C., 3.49, Business Administration

Women's Soccer
Flo Amess, Gr., London, England, 3.67, Health, Exercise, Sport Science
Naomi Carter, So., Waikato, New Zealand, 3.97, Criminal Justice and Psychology
Montana Hinson, So., Hendersonville, Tenn., 3.31, Criminal Justice
Lea Raedle, So., Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, 3.89, Spanish Education
Grace Raines, Sr., Snellville, Ga., 3.92, Biochemistry
Karina Schneider, Sr., Hamburg, Germany, 3.93, Business Administration
Sara Winch, So., Mt. Pleasant, S.C., 3.56, Health, Exercise, Sport Science

Volleyball
Ise D'Angelo, Sr., Rockford, Ill., 3.50, Biology
Samantha Espy, So., Huntsville, Ala., 3.56, Chemistry
Rachel Keefer, Jr., Fleming Island, Fla., 3.51, Business Administration
Mallory Moore, Sr., Athens, Ga., 3.62, Business Administration
Amanda Rudnik, Sr., Columbia, S.C., 3.76, Business Administration
Dominique Williams, So., Columbia, S.C., 3.52, Chemistry

Obituary Thomas Jackson Thorne

J Wallace — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:19:50 GMT

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Thomas Jackson Thorne CHARLESTON - Thomas Jackson Thorne, husband of the late June Dandridge Thorne, died Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in Charleston, SC. He was a resident of the Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at the Bishop Gadsden Chapel at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow to receive friends. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Born July 17, 1918, in Savannah, Georgia, his family moved to Charleston in 1926 and later purchased Woodstock Manufacturing Company, one of the area's largest employers. He attended the public schools of Charleston and graduated from The Citadel in 1939 earning a BS Civil Engineering. He was also a graduate of the US Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA. After serving his country in World War II in the European Theatre, he returned home to assist with the family-owned business. Fortunately, he was able to continue his love of military service in the US Army Reserve from which he retired at the rank of Major General in 1974 as Commander of the 120th US Army Reserve Command, Ft. Jackson, SC, receiving the Distinguished Service Medal award as well as the state of South Carolina's Order of the Palmetto. His service to the Charleston community was significant, with leadership roles in the Charleston County Board of Assessment Control, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, Charleston Development Board, Charleston Manufacturers' Club, Charleston County Board of Ethics, Coastal Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Trident United Way, American Red Cross, Kiwanis Club, Rotary Clubs of Charleston and North Charleston, and Grace Episcopal Church. He was the longest serving member of the Country Club of Charleston. Tommy excelled at golf and won the title of City of Charleston's Golf Champion in both 1952 and 1956. Surviving are his daughters Lynda Thorne Harrill and her husband, Roy, of Charlottesville, VA, and Margaret Thorne Seidler and her husband, Bob, of Charleston, SC. He was preceded in death by his sister, Anne Thorne Schachte, and his brother, George P. Thorne, both of Charleston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The Citadel Foundation, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409; or Gazes Cardiac Research, c/o MUSC Foundation, MSC 450, 18 Bee St, Charleston, SC 29425. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook atwww.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Annual Meeting Huge Success! New Slate of Officers and Directors!

J Wallace — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 23:00:00 GMT

2015 Officers - The Citadel Club of Charleston

President: J. Wallace

Vice President: Jim Watkins

Treasurer: William Murphy

Secretary: Tom Churchill

2015 Board of Directors:

Christian Adams

Adam Alley

James Hill

Micheal Samet

Stephanie Slan

Stuart Wallace

Rich Wells

Brandon White

Jason Herring, Immediate Past President

Tom Churchill, 2015 Secretary

William Murphy, 2015 Treasurer

Jim Watkins, 2015 Vice President

J. Wallace, 2015 President

80. Powder Magazines 1822-1915 - Preservation Society of Charleston

J Wallace — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 23:20:56 GMT

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80. Powder Magazines 1822-1915

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General view of the Powder Magazine complex, 1934

Between 1820 and 1823, architect Robert Mills (1781-1855) was employed by South Carolina's Board of Public Works, first as Acting Commissioner, then as Superintendent of Public Buildings. For several years afterward, he continued to work for the board as an independent contractor. During his tenure with the Board, Mills designed the Fireproof Building (South Carolina Historical Society, 100 Meeting Street), an addition to the Charleston Jail (American College of the Building Arts, 21 Magazine Street), and a complex of nine powder magazines, with a barracks/gatehouse, in the marshes of the Cooper River off Charleston Neck.
Beginning with the Old Powder Magazine, built in the early eighteenth century, public officials erected a series of gunpowder storehouses in and around Charleston. Magazines were built on public land near the Workhouse and Jail in 1737 and 1748; and at Shipyard Creek (Charleston Neck) and Hobcaw Point (Mount Pleasant) in 1772. In 1820, the Shipyard magazine was in such unstable condition that the city was forced to reopen the original magazine on Cumberland Street.
The next year, the Board of Public Works finally appropriated $8,000 toward the construction of secure arsenals in the Charleston area. On the Board's behalf, Mills purchased Laurel Island, five acres of high ground south of New Market Creek, from Mrs. Anne Langstaff. Laurel Island was part of a suburban plantation known as Bachelor’s Hall when it was owned by colonial governor Thomas Boone.
The new location was much preferable to the Shipyard Creek magazine being replaced. Even at low tide, New Market Creek was navigable to the site, making it acceptable to ship's masters; the city was visible from the residence of the keeper, who could thus signal as necessary; and the State Magazines on Laurel Island would be protected by the Neck guard.
Construction was underway by the end of 1822. The magazine complex had nine circular buildings. A large magazine twenty feet in diameter, structurally supported by a column carrying the vaulted ceiling, could store four thousand kegs of publicly-owned gunpowder; the smaller magazines, each with a capacity of one thousand kegs, were assigned to different importers of powder. Mills himself noted that the "advantage of this arrangement will be that every importer of powder will have his own magazine, and in case of any accident to one the rest will be secure from explosion."
The magazines had thick brick masonry walls coated with rough-cast stucco, brownstone lintels and sills at the entries, and conical slated roofs. The gatehouse was a two-story barracks for guards built around an arched "grand gateway leading into the magazine court" where the magazines sat in three rows 130' apart.
Tensions were constant between those who wanted gunpowder readily accessible in Charleston, and those who feared its proximity. In 1851, while South Carolina's Governor and Legislature urged the use of magazines in the wings of the Citadel, City Council was loudly opposed, because "the erection of a powder magazine within the City of Charleston will be not only dangerous to the lives of the citizens, but will materially impair the value of real estate in the vicinity of the magazine from the fact that, in the event of the alarm of fire being given in that neighborhood, the firemen would not be willing to venture there, consequently the owners of property could not obtain insurance on their property as in other parts of the city."
The magazines remained on Laurel Island. In 1872, the state-owned land and buildings, described as thirteen acres, was sold to City Council of Charleston. The city rented the nine magazines to the E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. for storage of dynamite and "black keg powder," then conveyed part of the property to Seaboard Air Line Railway in 1915. The railroad company tore down two of the magazines in order to lay track to Union Station downtown. The remaining seven magazines were demolished in the 1940s.

Behre, Robert. "Mills' lost magazines. Little evidence remains of military facility." The Post and Courier, February 1, 2010.
Bryan, John M. America's First Architect, Robert Mills. New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 2001.
Davis, Nora M. "Public Powder Magazines at Charleston." Year Book, City of Charleston, 1942.
"Do You Know Your Charleston? Powder Magazines of 1812." News and Courier, March 19, 1934.
Ravenel, Beatrice St. Julien. Architects of Charleston. Charleston: Carolina Art Association, 1945. 2nd ed., 1964.

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One of the eight smaller magazines seen with barracks in right rear of photograph, April 1934.

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Interior column, public magazine, 1934

McCrady Plats, #4076, S. C. History Room, Charleston County Public Library

Surveyor Robert W. Payne showed the State Arsenal on his April, 1853, “Plan of Cool Blow Village and the Adjoining Marsh Belonging to Josiah S. Payne.”

US Department of Commerce, Coast and Geodetic Survey, “Charleston Harbor, 1865.” American Memory, Library of Congress www.memory.loc.gov

State Arsenal, 1865

Map of Charleston, South Carolina, 1877 (detail). The State Arsenal site is just south of New Market Creek.

Historic American Buildings Survey, Prints and Photographs Collection, Library of Congress

Site plan of seven magazines remaining in April, 1934.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell

J Wallace — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 22:24:51 GMT

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Don't Ask, Don't Tell

March 8, 2012

by Conor Creighton, Photos: Kendall Waldman

From the column 'From Sea to Shining Sea'

In a car more suited to light grocery shopping or picking the kids up from soccer practice, our friends Conor Creighton and Kendall Waldman are travelling across the bottom half of the USA on a road trip from South Carolina to California. They’ll be trying to swerve the cliches to send us updates on all the cool stuff they come across. The series' name is From Sea to Shining Sea.

Outside of its soft drinks, fast food franchises and celebrities, America’s greatest gift to the rest of the world has been its military. It’s been a long time since the glory days of Uncle Sam, when troops were met with flowers and ripe virgins on their tours of liberation, but that hasn’t dampened the USA's war libido.

If Iraq and Afghanistan are the remote, sharp edges of the US military’s bench saw, then Charleston is its sturdy fulcrum.

It’s a delightful southern town on the Eastern Seaboard. In its heyday the town was the entry point for slave ships arriving in America. The central market by the waterfront, which now does a line in boiled peanuts, trinkets and T-shirts, was once America’s go-to slave market. Today there are no more slaves in the South, but producing men who follow orders like chicklets follow their mothers is still big business here.

The Citadel is the largest military school in the US. They produce officers. In 1996, Shannon Faulkner became the first woman to enrol after she used the constitution to challenge the school’s male-only policy. Why any woman would want to receive an education here is beyond me. Shannon left after just one week. Even though she was protected by a ring of federal security guards during that week, the harassment was too much.

The first week at Citadel is called Hell Week. It’s hazing like you won’t find anywhere else. Cadets, or as they call them here ‘knobs’, are kept awake constantly as they go through drills and disciplinary excercises. Verbal abuse and physical punishment are the main forms of instilling discipline in knobs, but sexual assault is not unheard of. As one cadet explained to us: “It’s basically the same conditions as a minimum security prison.”

Once you’ve made it through Hell Week, and so many knobs don’t that they have a money-back policy that expires on day seven, the life of the knob doesn’t get much better. On campus they’re forced to walk with their arms straight out in front of them, their backs bent low in an arch and their chins tucked into their chests. If someone shouts "brace" they have to bend their backs even more or risk a punishment. Punishment is basically marching hours. One tale goes that one delinquent knob received 120 marching hours for breaking house curfew. If a cadet can take a good punishing, then he can mete a good one out, too, and when these young men graduate (and most will probably end up travelling to an occupied Iran) there’s no doubt that they’ll be able to give it, and give it good.

At dinner times it’s the same awkward protocol. Knobs have to eat at right angles. They feed themselves like jerky cranes and trying to finish a bowl of soup is like painting a ceiling.

None of this is particularly new to anyone who knows anything about military schools, but the difference at the Citadel is that they’re not trying to breed jarheads, but men of honour. Students at the college don’t drink and aren’t allowed to marry during their studies. Students will emerge as ultimate military men: polite, mannerly, gracious and talkative in the flesh, and lethal and unflinching in the field. But they also graduate as gentlemen.

You would never catch a Citadel graduate not opening a door for a woman or not addressing an older man as "sir", and the rules that govern how a student walks and eats are only in place so that they learn how to strut without a slouch and don’t spill their beans at dinner parties.

“Duty is the sublimest word in the English language,” reads the inscription at the entrance to the dorm area.

And, as fits, the students are unquestioningly loyal, naturally polite but also blissfully ignorant.

“What’s your take on Iran?” I ask before we leave.

“Oh we don’t really have time for politics or news here, sir. When we’re not doing homework, we’re on Netflix.”

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The Citadel Club of Charleston News

Presentation by Erik Kramer, Executive Director of Special Ops Survivors

Presentation Recording - Dr. Lloyd “Chip” Taylor Mental Health / Psychology

This study was done on our campus and has been broadly praised. Interesting reading. Yet ANOTHER win for our alma mater!

2020 CAA Annual Meeting Notice

Motion by LTC Bruce Alexander to Amend the CAA Bylaws

Video with audio of wife of Citadel grad who fought in the Civil War

Clarence Larry Moorer

The Middle Georgia Citadel Club will be hosting a tailgate for the 22 September football game against Mercer

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History Lecture on Big Red by Ted Curtis

Citadel Provost's Office - College Highlights and Recent Improvements

STEM on Campus and the Hydroponic Shipping Containers

Charleston Area Alumni Breakfast Speaker: Carl Jensen, Director of the Intelligence and Homeland Security Programs

2016 Football Schedule

CITADEL NIGHT at The Joe | Tuesday, August 30th

The Citadel Beach House Use Policies

Citadel Club of Charleston Muster 2016 - In memory of 1st Lt. Ryan Rawl

PACK THE MAC: Tickets going fast!

Lost for more than 150 years, a precious artifact returns to The Citadel

Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team "Battle of Charleston Harbor"

Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team "Battle of Charleston Harbor"

Charleston River Dog Stadium Free Admission and Free Parking

March 21, 2015

11:00 - 12:30 Wounded Warriors vs. Citadel Baseball Alumni

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2015 Annual Oyster Roast was a smashing success!

The 19th Annual Bulldog Challenge

Reorganized and Energized! Over 30 Event Scheduled for 2015!

A Message from the CAA President

A Message from the CAA President

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Ex-Citadel QB Cam Turner faces off against NFL greats in Medal of Honor Bowl

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Annual Meeting Huge Success! New Slate of Officers and Directors!

80. Powder Magazines 1822-1915 - Preservation Society of Charleston

80. Powder Magazines 1822-1915

Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Charleston River Dog Stadium
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