Commissioning

This weekend is the commissioning ceremony at MU. I would like to Congratulate those soldiers being commission. Especially, Little Hoefler and Little DeStefano!

Commissioning ceremonies are full of excitement and a complete sense of accomplishment like any other graduation. However, this graduation and achievement comes with a commitment to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States.”(can I get in trouble for plagiarism on a blog?) The ceremony culminates with the newly commissioned officer rendering his or her first salute to the Soldier of their choice.

In this military commissioning ceremony a cadet is being granted authority to carry out their duties as a newly commissioned Officer in the military. But first they must take the Oath of Office, similar to what each President does during their inauguration. The authority to grant a commission rests with the Congress of the United States.

This picture is from Kyle's commissioning day, 5 years ago. I was happy to be there to support and celebrate these soldiers then and I am happy to be coming to brew city to celebrate these newly commissioned soldiers in true MU style this weekend!

AND and this is a BIG AND, WELCOME HOME, ROB!