Former AFJROTC Cadets honored at commissioning ceremony
CLEMSON, SC - Clemson University’s Army and Air Force ROTC units will hold a joint ceremony to commission eighteen Second Lieutenants at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The ceremony will occur in Self Auditorium, Strom Thurmond Institute. Nine students will receive commissions into the U.S. Army and nine students will receive commissions into the U.S. Air Force. One student will receive commission into the U.S. Marine Corps.
Following the commissioning ceremony, the newly appointed lieutenants will participate in a Silver Dollar Salute on Clemson University’s Military Heritage Plaza. The ceremony marks the first salute received by the officer from an enlisted member. As a sign of mutual respect, the officer presents the enlisted member with a silver dollar.
The commissioning candidates (from Clover) for the December ceremony are:
Caroline N. Ringler, of Clover, South Carolina, majoring in civil engineering Jessica T. Stabell, of Clover, South Carolina, majoring in environmental engineering
