For Release
May 19, 2003

The Citadel names 2004 company commanders

          Eighteen rising seniors have been named company commanders at The Citadel.

          The company commanders hail from all across the United States. They will assume their leadership roles within the South Carolina Corps of Cadets during the 2003-2004 academic year.

          The company commander oversees a rifle company of approximately 100 cadets and supervises a company staff in its day-to-day dealings within the Corps of Cadets. Company commanders, like all cadet officers, are responsible for maintaining good order and discipline and displaying exemplary leadership to those in his or her command.

          The 2004 company commanders are:

          Alpha - William K. Clifton, Colleyville, Texas
          Bravo - Jonathan L. Fillman, Alpharetta, Ga.
          Charlie - Warren A. Frank, Cincinnati, Ohio
          Delta - Jon D. Barrett, Knoxville, Tenn.
          Echo - Kyle A. Bozarth, Gambrills, Md.
          Foxtrot - Jared A. Fralix, Walterboro, S.C.
          Golf - Justin A. Katko, Elmore, Ohio
          Hotel - David M. Forbes, Franklin, Tenn.
          India - Brian J. Moroney, Summerville, S.C.
          Kilo - Jonathan G. Lance, East Ridge, Tenn.
          Lima - Adam F. Perlin, Lake Arrowhead, Calif.
          Mike - Jonathan S. D'Angelo, Hollywood, Fla.
          November - Ryan C. Bachman, Fountain Hills, Ariz.
          Oscar - Sean A. Merritt, U.S. Embassy, Japan
          Romeo - Russell E. Frierson, Easley, S.C.
          Tango - George A. Gray, Lake Toxaway, N.C.
          Palmetto Battery - Owen C. Durham, Falls Church, Va.
          Regimental Band - Matthew W. Durling, Hamilton, Mont.

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