Austin Peay State University has been part of ROTC cadet’s life from Iraq Deployment to Green to Gold
February 24, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) has been a part of Katherine Alba’s life for several years, including during her 2016 deployment to Iraq.
Katherine Alba peers through a window at the business trading center on the campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
APSU ROTC named one of the top programs in the nation
December 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – It’s official – Austin Peay State University (APSU) is home to one of the best Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) programs in the nation.
On December 16th, 2019, the U.S. Army Cadet Command announced the eight winners of the 2019-2020 MacArthur Awards, with APSU’s Governor’s Guard winning the award for the 7th Brigade.
Austin Peay State University ROTC cadets conducting training with Black Hawk helicopters. (APSU)
Tech businessman, vet Leonard Tharpe to speak at Austin Peay State University Military and Veteran Recognition Ceremony in May
April 23, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Leonard Tharpe, a U.S. Army veteran and Austin Peay State University alumnus, will be the guest speaker at APSU’s Spring 2019 Military and Veteran Recognition Ceremony next month.
In 2011, Austin Peay State University developed a military coin to honor military and veteran students. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University Ranger Challenge cadets finish first among ROTC teams in Sandhurst relay
April 9, 2019
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) ROTC Ranger Challenge team arrived in West Point, New York, on Sunday, April 7th, 2019 ready to compete in its first-ever Sandhurst competition.
And by Monday night, the team already claimed a top spot at the starting line.
Austin Peay State University cadet Thomas Porter runs during the relay at West Point, New York. (APSU)
Two Black Hawk Helicopters to land on APSU campus Friday, September 21st
September 18, 2018
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – On Friday morning, September 21st, 2018 two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters will land on the Austin Peay State University campus for a special, joint training exercise between the University’s Governors Guard ROTC program and the Tennessee National Guard.
Last April, three Black Hawk helicopters landed on the Austin Peay State University campus.
APSU ROTC looking for college sophomores, offering $5,000 bonus
February 9, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s ROTC program is looking for the best and brightest college students in the country, and the U.S. Army is willing to pay a little extra for these qualified soldiers.
Through the Army, Austin Peay’s ROTC program is now offering a $5,000 bonus to college sophomores who complete the program’s cadet basic training and go on to become commissioned officers.
Austin Peay State University ROTC
APSU Army ROTC program honored with 2013-14 MacArthur Award
May 22, 2015
Fort Knox, KY – The U.S. Army Cadet Command has announced that Austin Peay State University’s Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) department has won one of eight MacArthur Awards for the school year 2013-2014.
The awards, presented by the U.S. Army Cadet Command and the Gen. Douglas MacArthur Foundation, recognize the ideals of “duty, honor and country,” as advocated by MacArthur.
MacArthur Awards
Austin Peay State University ROTC Cadet Andrew Shriver to attend U.S. Army National Combine
November 20, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Andrew Shriver, a cadet with the Austin Peay State University ROTC program, was recently selected from among hundreds of candidates within the 7th Brigade to attend the U.S. Army National Combine.
The combine is held every year in San Antonio, Texas, and hosts the top 500 junior football players from high schools throughout the nation. These students are tested in various events, such as the 40-yard dash, the short shuttle and the vertical jump, and then they are placed on teams to play football.
Austin Peay State University ROTC Cadet Andrew Shriver
APSU ROTC Conducts “BLITZ” Training on Cumberland River
September 18, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Anyone driving down Riverside Drive on September 9th might have seen a peculiar sight on the Cumberland River near McGregor Park. Two zodiacs—black inflatable military boats—were crossing the river filled with Austin Peay State University Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) cadets. The cadets were rowing fervently to get to the other side of the river, retrieve two mock casualties and transport them back to the APSU campus.
The mission was part of the ROTC program’s weekly Tuesday morning BLITZ. One cadet is chosen each week to lead the squad in a predetermined mission that creates an environment of adversity, both physically and mentally.
APSU ROTC Students undertaking a BLITZ training mission on the Cumberland River
