NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science will host an Activation Ceremony for the 73rd Demon Battalion beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 in the Student Union Ballroom.

The Activation Ceremony marks the beginning of the academic year for ROTC cadets and introduces cadets who will have leadership roles in the Battalion.

A reception for cadets will follow the program.  The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Sid Hall, Military Affairs Coordinator/ROTC Program Manager at (318) 357-6951 or email halls@nsula.edu.