Citadel Cadet Jacob Van Horn assigned leadership position

2015 Apr 15

The Citadel's Commandant of Cadets designated commanders, regimental staff, sergeants major and first sergeants for the Class of 2016 and 2017.

Cadet Jacob Van Horn of Southbridge, MA was honored with the role of Third Battalion I Company First Sergeant. Van Horn will receive a B.A. in Political Science.

Cadets who will assume the nine top-ranking positions were recognized during a private ceremony with The Citadel's president, Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa, The Citadel's Associate Provost, Col. Mark Bebensee, and The Commandant of Cadets, Capt. Geno Paluso. The new officers were provided with the chevrons that will be added to their uniforms to reflect their ranks.

The cadets named for leadership positions will assume their stations when the fall semester begins.