LSU paid tribute to its military heritage on President’s Day, April 3, at the LSU War Memorial on the Parade Ground. The event included the Change of Command Ceremony for the LSU Corps of Cadets and recognition of outstanding cadets and midshipmen at the Joint ROTC Awards Ceremony & Reception.

The Corps of Cadets includes the Army and Air Force ROTC units at LSU and the Naval ROTC unit at Southern University.

President's Day Parade
Participating in Change of Command are, from left, Guidon Bearer Cadet Benjamin Lanier, outgoing LSU Corps Commander C/COL Zachary David Adams, Commandant of Cadets Lt Col Lisa O’Neil, and incoming LSU Corps Commander C/Col Steven Fletcher. Photo: Ray Dry

 

President's Day Parade
The Corps in formation. Photo: Eddy Perez/LSU Communications & University Relations

 

President's Day Parade
Reviewing The Corps are, from left, LSU Corps Commander C/Col Steven Fletcher, Commandant of Cadets Lt Col Lisa O’Neil, Interim President Thomas Galligan, and, in front, Commander of Troops, Midshipman Megan Laviolette Photo: Ray Dry

 

President’s Day 2021