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Campus

BYU couple breaks school ROTC records

By Stacia O'Leary
March 14, 2023 12:00 AM
When Ryan O’Reilly and Alayna Grossnickle joined BYU's Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), neither of them was looking to find companionship or break school records, much less do both together.
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Campus Events

Students gather to rock climb and eat brownies for BYU Homecoming

By Anna Hair
October 12, 2022 12:00 AM
Students visited Brigham Square on the afternoon of Oct. 12 to participate in the noonday activity which consisted of rock climbing, a punching machine and mint brownies.
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Nation

BYU ROTC members determined to make a difference despite nationwide struggle to meet recruiting quotas

By Robyn Morris Christensen
September 24, 2022 12:00 AM
Cadets in the BYU ROTC provided insights on the causes of the nationwide drop in military recruiting numbers and the effects it will have on their future as military officers.
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Campus News

BYU president stands behind Honor Code concerning ROTC relocation

By Kaleena Mckell
February 24, 2017 12:00 AM
Air Force ROTC cadets march in a Provo city parade. Documents obtained by the Salt Lake Tribune indicate the Air Force ROTC, and possibly Army ROTC, will be relocating to the UVU campus. (Maddi Dayton)
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Campus Events

Inspiring Iraq War veteran to visit BYU

By Kaleena Mckell
January 26, 2017 12:00 AM
ROTC junior cadet Davis Larkin reads 'Black Hearts' as part of an assignment to prepare for a university speaker. Command Sergeant Major Blaisdell, pictured on the right in the middle photograph, is coming to speak Thursday, Jan. 26. (Ryan Turner)
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Campus News

BYU Air Force ROTC face possible move to UVU

By Kaleena Mckell
January 26, 2017 12:00 AM
Air Force ROTC cadets march in formation. BYU's Air Force ROTC program will be moving to UVU. (Maddi Dayton)
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Campus News

BYU ROTC army cadets undergo hands-on training

By Alicia Matsuura
November 04, 2016 12:00 AM
Cadets Hyrum Dean, Greyson Link and Kal Holyoak sit in a Black Hawk as part of the ROTC helicopter event last Thursday. (Kal Holyoak)
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Campus News

BYU ROTC hosts vigil to honor fallen victims and heroes of 9/11

By Alicia Matsuura
September 13, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU ROTC cadets participated in a 9/11 vigil on Sept. 12, 2016. The vigil included a wreath-laying ceremony, speeches and a rifle salute. (Gianluca Cuestas)
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Football

BYU cadets keep 40-year-old 'football run' tradition alive

September 12, 2016 12:00 AM
Members of BYU ROTC ran a football from LaVell Edwards Stadium to the Point of the Mountain, where they handed it off to cadets from the University of Utah. (BYU ROTC)
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Campus Events

BYU ROTC celebrates touchdowns with cannon and pushups

By Kristi Lee Neuberger
November 17, 2015 12:00 AM
BYU ROTC fire a cannon to celebrate touchdowns at home football games. ROTC members are present at each game. (Maddi Driggs)
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Campus

BYU cadet passes Special Forces Underwater Operations school

By Tatiana Hernandez
September 15, 2015 12:00 AM
Cadet Pierce Bennett stands next to the Special Forces Underwater Operations school sign in Key West, Fla. (Photo courtesy of Pierce Bennett)
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Campus Events

BYU ROTC to commemorate 9/11 in 21-gun salute

By Kristi Lee Neuberger
September 08, 2015 12:00 AM
Americans commemorate those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The BYU ROTC also commemorates this day with a 24-hour vigil. (Luke Hansen)
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Local

BYU ROTC graduate promoted to major

By Shombree Wojcik
June 04, 2015 12:00 AM
Jeffrey Timmons poses for photo with his wife, son, and parents. His parents flew in for the weekend for the promotion. (Shombree Wojcik)
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Campus

BYU Air Force cadets take off for field training

By Shombree Wojcik
June 01, 2015 12:00 AM
Maxwell AFB Field Training Staff lines up for a photo at field training in 2014. The field training is designed to simulate life on active duty in the military. (MSgt Maria D. Perrin)
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Campus Events

First BYU Arnold Air Society JUMBO Competition a success

By Shombree Wojcik
May 19, 2015 12:00 AM
BYU ROTC students and high school students from around Utah interact at BYU's ROTC competition/event. (Maddi Dayton)
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Campus News

BYU Air Force ROTC No. 1 in nation for overall team excellence

By Alex E. J. Mohammad
January 23, 2015 12:00 AM
Air Force headquarters announced BYU's Air Force ROTC, Detachment 855, as No. 1 in the nation for Team Excellence for year 2014 on Jan. 16.
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Campus

5 Questions: Lieutenant Colonel Marc 'Dewey' Boberg

By Taylor Street
October 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Lieutenant Colonel Marc 'Dewey' Boberg is in his third year as Professor of Military Science in BYU's Army ROTC program. He has a bachelor's degree in leadership from the United States Military Academy at West Point, as well as a master's degree in international management from Troy State University.
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Campus

Army ROTC cadet finds meaning in military service, family

By Taylor Street
October 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Some BYU students have gone skydiving, some have lived in foreign countries, some have transferred from another university and some have changed majors multiple times. Few BYU students, however, have gotten married, had children and served two active duty tours overseas with the United States Army before enrolling in school.
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