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Westminster Students Commissioned as Officers in the U.S. Military

SALT LAKE CITY - Each year a handful of Westminster students not only graduate from the college, but also receive commissions as officers in the United States military. While working on their academic degree at Westminster, these students have participated in cross-town Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs at the University of Utah.

This year, 11 students received officer commissions through the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Navy ROTC programs. Upon graduation and commissioning, these students will go on to serve in the various military services.

The following students will be commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army. The commissioning ceremony will be held on May 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Gore Auditorium.

Blake Bassett
Jerry Caffall-Davis
Michael Hafen
Melinda Merkley
Romnick Poindexter
Matthew Smith
Tawni Welch

The following students will be commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Air force:

Sean Arush
David Jsondrup

The following students will be commissioned as ensigns in the U.S. Navy:

Aaron Trodahl
Jessica Parrett

About Westminster:
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