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US Gen. Dempsey assists with Kansas State University's ROTC commissioning ceremony

Friday, May 15, 2015

 


MANHATTAN — U.S. Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, served as commissioning speaker for Kansas State University's ROTC commissioning ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, May 15, in Forum Hall in the K-State Student Union.

This is his second visit to Kansas State University. His first was in 2012 to give a Landon Lecture.

Five cadets from K-State's Air Force ROTC Detachment 270 and 27 cadets from K-State's Wildcat Battalion Army ROTC unit were commissioned.

 

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Gen. Dempsey and cadets applaud parents, loved ones and friends who have supported them during their student and cadet careers.  | Download this photo.

 

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Gen. Dempsey offers guidance on military professionalism. | Download this photo.

 

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Gen. Dempsey jokes about his career in the military. | Download this photo.

 

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Gen. Dempsey speaks about upholding the ideals of the U.S. Constitution. | Download this photo.

 

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Gen. Dempsey administers the oath of office.  | Download this photo.

 

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Gen. Dempsey places the rank shoulder board on Lieutenant Megan Reed of the Kansas Army National Guard.  | Download this photo.

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Art DeGroat
785-532-0369
degroata@k-state.edu