Department of War selects LSU to lead new 'America's Corps of Cadets' program

Hegseth taps LSU cadet corps for new generation of military officers

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday he is elevating LSU’s corps of cadets program and granting the university a new military designation.  LSU will be made a Distinguished Military College, a newly revived federal designation that offers graduates of its Reserve Officer Training Corps program priority in becoming a commissioned military officer, Hegseth […]

LSU Is One Of The War Department's New Flagship Universities; What Does It Mean?

War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s presentation yesterday at Quantico, discussing the changes the military is making to its warfighting capabilities, procurement  and other things, was something to see. But among the items Hegseth discussed was something which particularly caught our eye – namely, that LSU is heading up a new initiative to develop military officer talent […]

Department of War selects LSU to lead new 'America's Corps of Cadets' program

WASHINGTON — Department of War Sec. Pete Hegseth officially announced the launch of a new flagship program, "America's Corps of Cadets," partnering with five higher education institutions across the nation. The initial cohort of partner schools includes Louisiana State University (LSU), Liberty University, Tuskegee University, Mississippi State University, and Hillsdale College.Under the new initiative, these institutions will establish dedicate…

EXCLUSIVE: Hegseth Announces New ‘Patriotic’ Officer Training Program In Partnership With Select Universities

Pete Hegseth unveiled a new military training program in partnership with several universities aimed at growing the number of “patriotic” officers.

MSU designated as a ‘Distinguished Military College'

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University is one of five universities designated as a new “Distinguished Military College.” The announcement came during Secretary Pete Hegseth’s speech today, Sept. 30, to active-duty tactical-level and noncommissioned officers at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. Hegseth said the new designation expands America’s Corps of Cadets, a War Department program […]