Welcome to the Bama Cadets web site. Are you a former cadet? Did you receive your commission from The University through Army or Air Force ROTC, or through the USMC pre-commissioning programs? Are you a friend or family member of someone who fits into the categories above or are you thinking of becoming a Cadet? After cadets left the university, what did they go on to do with their careers and families? If these are the kinds of questions that have brought you here, then welcome: you are at the right place.

Latest News:

Congratulations to Colonel (Dr.) Mark Hendrix, DDS and
Colonel Janet Cobb, both of the Class of '78, on the announcement of their selections to General Officer!! 


           Operation Homecoming 2008 Info/ Schedule
                                              and the
       Bama Football Season Schedule is on the 'Contact Us' Page

                      Hey--Class of '78--30 Years?????

                                Class of '88--20 Years????

                                Class of '98--10 Years???

               How many of you will be at the ROTC Building  
                   (across from Toumey Hall on Saturday??)

                        
 

             Three Bama Grads--Three Colonels--Three Post Commanders  

 

 

                              

                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

UPDATED: KNOWN commissionees by year group from 1926 to 2008 are now listed. We are missing names for each year, and certain names may be under the incorrect year group. Please let me know via the contact names any errors, ommissions or additions that should be added. For year groups PRIOR to 1975 names are listed with highest known title or rank achieved. For year groups starting with 1975, the lists are by name with 'Dr.', 'Mr.' or 'Ms.' for the simple reason that careers and titles continue to evolve and updating is best done with biographies.

CONGRATULATIONS to the CLASS of 2008-- Graduates 

The Army's newest 2nd Lieutenants from the Capstone are:

 

 

 The Most Recent Edition of the Crimson Tide Battalion Official Newsletter is on the 'About Us' Page.

                                    

 

Graduates of the University Corps of Cadets-- The Crimson Tide of the Army, Navy,  Air Force and Marines-- have gone on to pursue extraordinary careers as Officers, in the arts, sciences, and the other professions, in addition to being really great Moms, Dads and pillars of their communities.

What does it mean to tackle life with "Reckless Abandon"? Who were we then and who are we now? These pages will, hopefully, answer a few of those questions and refresh some memories......

 

 

Can you name these two 'Bama Cadets?
(No fair looking at their name strips!)
Here is a hint: one was editor of the Crimson-White, the other is older and was the senior BamaCadet on active duty.

 

 

                   

 

Army ROTC has again assumed the pre-eminent position at the Capstone and is projected to commission significantly more officers than the other officer training programs on campus. This has taken the last several years to occur: hats off to the cadre and alumni support!

 

Some current high ranking alumni include:

MG Russell "Rusty" Frutiger, PhD-AG, '76 

BG Gary Border-IN, '73, Commanding General Defense Supply Center-Philadelphia

BG Mike Diamond-TC, '74, Deputy Commanding General 377th Theater Support Command

BG Stan Stricklen-IN, '77, Mississippi National Guard

BG Allen Harrel-FA, '80, Alabama National Guard

Colonel(P) Mark Hendrix, Birmingham

Colonel(P) Janet Cobb, Birmingham

Colonel Dave McNeil-IN, '79, Ft. McPherson, GA

Colonel John H. Foster-FA, '79, Fort Sam Houston, TX

Colonel James Granger-SC, '79, G-6 (CIO) Special Operations Command, Ft. Bragg

Colonel Winston Lewis-FA, '79, Deputy Chief-Military Personnel Division, Washington, DC

Colonel Mark H. Smith, M.D.-FA, '79, Commander Fox Army Health Center, Redstone Arsenal

Colonel Rich Williams-SC, '79, Deputy Chief  for Operations, 335th TSC, Kuwait

Colonel Jerry Tait-MI, '80, G-2, III Corps-Fort Hood

Colonel David Craft-MSC,'80, Commander, 9th Area Medical Labratory, XVIII Airborne Corps 

Colonel Terry McCoy-IN '80, Deputy Director for Plans and Policy, Special Operations Command-- Europe

Colonel Gwen Bingham-QM, '81, Garrison Commander for Fort Lee

Colonel Ron Dupree, PhD-IN '82, Chief, Training Branch, OCAR Program Analysis and Evaluation

 

Medal of Honor Recipients include:

harles W. Davis-IN '39. Citation Reads:  Rank and organization: Major, Infantry, U.S. Army, 25th Infantry Division. Place and date: Guadalcanal Island, 12 January 1943. Entered service at: Montgomery, Ala. Birth: Gordo, Ala. G.O. No.: 40, 17 July 1943. Citation: For distinguishing himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy on Guadalcanal Island. On 12 January 1943, Maj. Davis (then Capt.), executive officer of an infantry battalion, volunteered to carry instructions to the leading companies of his battalion which had been caught in crossfire from Japanese machineguns. With complete disregard for his own safety, he made his way to the trapped units, delivered the instructions, supervised their execution, and remained overnight in this exposed position. On the following day, Maj. Davis again volunteered to lead an assault on the Japanese position which was holding up the advance. When his rifle jammed at its first shot, he drew his pistol and, waving his men on, led the assault over the top of the hill. Electrified by this action, another body of soldiers followed and seized the hill. The capture of this position broke Japanese resistance and the battalion was then able to proceed and secure the corps objective. The courage and leadership displayed by Maj. Davis inspired the entire battalion and unquestionably led to the success of its attack.