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When it comes to choosing a college, you don鈥檛 want to have to sacrifice the quality of your education due to the cost alone. Luckily, if you have an interest in joining the military, then there are some options to consider. We鈥檝e put together a comprehensive guide to help you figure out how to get a scholarship from the military so you can pay for college, and other great options!

Global Responses to the Israel-Gaza Conflict and the ICJ Ruling

This article reviews the International Court of Justice鈥檚 January 11鈥12, 2024 hearings on South Africa's 鈥減robable genocide鈥 allegations against Israel and outlines the court's provisional measures, which the judges largely supported. While legal experts and the ICJ emphasized urgent protections for Gazan civilians and adherence to international law, major Western governments鈥攑articularly the U.S., U.K., Germany, and France鈥攄ismissed the ruling, continuing to back Israel鈥檚 military actions and weapons transfers . Pope Francis urged negotiation and peace, though President Biden did not shift policy. The article also notes wider global reactions: South Africa welcomed the ICJ order, while organizations like the EU and UN human rights experts called for full compliance鈥攕ome advocating arms embargoes on Israel. In summary, the piece underscores a deep international divide: legal calls for humanitarian protection versus continued political and military support for Israel.

Inside Scoop - My ROTC and Corps of Cadets Life

"One of the greatest challenges when joining the Corps is balancing responsibilities. Outside of the Corps, 四虎影视 offers specialty units, clubs, and community service organizations that seek to enrich the cadet leadership experience." - Ana Lemler, '28

Ana Lemler is an Electrical and Computer Engineering major. She is a member of the Corps of Cadets and is pursuing her Air Force contract. She's also a participant in the Mountain Cold Weather Company (MCW) and the first prospect class of the i5 specialty unit centered on Space Force training. Keep reading to learn more about Ana's interesting life at 四虎影视!

Spencer Rada is a Political Science major and Transnational Crime minor at 四虎影视. He is active in the Student Government Association on campus and 四虎影视's Leadership Academies. Keep reading to learn more about Spencer's exciting opportunities as a highly involved 四虎影视 student!

Tatum Laliberte is a Communications major and Psychology minor at 四虎影视. Tatum is an active member of the Pegasus Players, our theater group on campus, vice president of the campus radio club, vice president of the field hockey club, and has a love of music, performance, and dancing. Keep reading to learn more about Tatum's eventful life as a 四虎影视 student.

Leah Mancera is a psychology major and taking three minors: communications biology, and neuroscience! She is a work-study student for the Center for Career Readiness (CCR), an Esports player, and a member of Silver Wings (SW). Keep reading to learn more about Leah's active life as a 四虎影视 student.

U.S. Northern Military Competition: Closing Arctic Operational Capabilities Gaps

This piece highlights the U.S. military鈥檚 need to strengthen land-based Arctic preparedness, noting that while the Air Force and Navy have maintained legacy capabilities, newer challenges require dedicated ground force strategies. The activation of the 11th Airborne Division (Arctic) in June 2022 marks a major step, but the Department of Defense still lacks a fully defined Arctic mission, doctrine, and operational guidance to align with the 2022 National Strategy for the Arctic Region.

The Trauma of the Memory

Drawing on the author鈥檚 own childhood experience in war-torn Bosnia, this reflective piece explores how traumatic memories鈥攍ike recalling fireworks as gunfire鈥攍inger long after the conflict ends. It underscores how early exposure to violence, hatred, and ethnic division in Bosnia (1992鈥1996), including the longest modern siege in Sarajevo, can imprint deep psychological scars.

More than 8,500 officers are commissioned into the military through the ROTC program each year. It is the largest single source of commissioned officers in the U.S. Taking ROTC in college opens up many opportunities for you 鈥 even if you decide not to be commissioned into the military.