Commissioning for Service May 18

What:

Twenty-two Army ROTC cadets, including twin brothers Frank and James Loxsom of Irvine, will be commissioned as second lieutenants during a May 18 ceremony at Cal State Fullerton. The CSUF program includes cadets from other universities, including Biola, Chapman, DeVry, UC Irvine and Vanguard.

When:

Friday, May 18
10 a.m.

Where:

Cal State Fullerton lawn west of the Engineering and Computer Science complex
800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, 92831

Who:

The cadets, who also are completing their bachelor degrees, their cities of residence, schools and majors, are:

• Jacob Albers of Alta Loma, CSUF, criminal justice
• Andrew Barclay of Redding, Biola, biblical and theology studies
• Sarah Beech of Los Angeles, Biola, psychology
• Lizzett Belmonte of Delhi, Biola, political science
• Steven Cabrera of Rancho Cucamonga, DeVry, technical management
• Cody DeYoung of Hemet, Vanguard, business
• David Downey of Redlands, Biola, history
• Sarah Enamorado of Corona, CSUF, sociology
• Carlos Genelvelez of Costa Mesa, DeVry, criminal justice
• Robert Golding of La Mirada, Biola, biblical and theology studies
• Joe Lopez of Huntington Beach, CSUF, political science
• Frank Loxsom of Irvine, CSUF, criminal justice
• James Loxsom of Irvine, CSUF, political science
• Andrew Nowak of Kelseyville, Biola, English
• Matthew Olsen of Glendale, Ariz., Biola, business administration
• John Pai of Anchorage, AK, Biola, biblical and theology studies
• Thu Hong Pham of Anaheim, CSUF, American studies and health science
• Jeffrey Rogers of Cypress, Biola, organizational leadership
• Robert Ruiz of Fullerton, DeVry, network and communication management
• Eric Smith of Manvel, TX, Chapman, film production
• Robert Spencer of Orange, Vanguard, business marketing
• Tina Tu of Westminster, CSUF, kinesiology

Keynote:

Army Brig. Gen. Terry R. Ferrell, commanding general at the National Training Center and Fort Irwin, will give the keynote address. He is the recipient of a Silver Star Legion of Merit; the Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service, Meritorious Service (with five Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation (with two Oak Leaf Clusters) and Army Achievement medals; and Combat Action Badge. His service includes stints as a platoon leader, combat trainer, commander and chief of staff in Korea, Germany, Iraq and at bases throughout the United States.

Parking:

$2 per hour or $8 for a daily permit. Details are available online.

Media Contacts:

Jonathan B. Nepute, Military Science, 657-278-3007
Mimi Ko Cruz, 657-278-7586