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NSU, Fort Polk sign credit transfer agreements

NATCHITOCHES – Administrators from Northwestern State University and Fort Polk, formerly Fort Polk, announced two memorandums of understanding, one in which the training soldiers receive can be applied as college course credits towards a bachelor’s degree and a second to use job-embedded training as credits towards a master’s degree.

Commanding General David Gardner, Joint Readiness Training […]

Cadets, alumni honored during Demon Battalion Military Ball

NATCHITOCHES – Cadet Michael Shamblin was awarded the MG (R) Erbon W. Wise Touchstone Award and three distinguished alumni were inducted into the Demon Regiment’s Hall of Fame during the 73rd annual Demon Battalion Military Ball April 15.  NSU’s Department of Military Science annually hosts the event to honor graduating ROTC cadets and recognize supporters […]

ROTC hosts high schoolers for Demon Challenge

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Military Science hosted the Demon Challenge for JROTC students from area high schools. The students participated in a series of physical and leadership activities modeled on the U.S. Army’s Ranger Challenge modified for high school students.

Organizers said the all-day 10-event competition included 15 teams from six high schools […]

NSU observes Military Appreciation Day

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University honored members of the Armed Forces during Saturday’s doubleheader basketball game.  Military Appreciation Day included recognition of military personnel and the USO.

Veterans recognized by NSU’s Department of Military Science as honorees were Velverlon Holden and Major Leonard “Ted” Fowler, U.S. Army Retired, and Deana Flower, U.S. Army veteran.

From 1989 to […]

Graduating cadet takes U.S. Army officer oath

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University ROTC Cadet Dylan H. Trueblood of Natchitoches took the oath of a commissioned officer of the U.S. Army Thursday in conjunction with commencement exercises. Trueblood earned a Bachelor of General Studies with a major concentration in computer and natural science and double minors in military leadership and computer information systems.

After […]

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