Shirley M. Tilghman, 19th President of Princeton University, gave this year's address at the ROTC commissioning ceremony, held on Tuesday, June 3, the afternoon of graduation. In her remarks she praised the new lieutenants for their commitment to military service in light of the challenges to be faced in an increasingly complex global environment.

Over 70 members, family and friends attended this year’s Alumni and Friends of Princeton ROTC Reunions luncheon, to share stories of cadet days and military service, and simply to catch up with one another and the programs. The event was highlighted by the appearance of Congressman Jim Marshall (D-GA) ’72 P10, originally in the class of 1970, who volunteered to join the Army at the height of the Vietnam War. Congressman Marshall praised the University for its support of ROTC and its tradition of service and described his personal effort to broaden the scope of ROTC programs at Princeton ...

A&F-PUROTC Spring 2008 Newsletter now on-line and now available in Members Section.

Articles in this issue will contain:

• President Tilghman to give June '08 Commissioning Address
• A&F Reunions ’08 Luncheon and Young Alumni Iraq / Afghanistan Panel
• Remembering ‘Colonel’ Goheen
• Special feature with pictures of the *NEW* Armory ...

The A&F-PUROTC will holds is FIFTH annual Reunions Luncheon on Friday, May 30 in our traditional spot, the tent next between Whig Hall and Murray Dodge in the center of campus. All members and their families invited. Cost of a great lunch is $10.00.

A&F-PUROTC Executive Committee member, Ambassador Alan Lukens ’46 and his wife, Susie, graciously opened their home on the evening of May 8 (VE Day) to a reception for thirty ROTC alumni/ae, spouses and friends.