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O\u2019Grady Wins 2026 Star of the West Competition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Star of the West drill competition brings members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets together each year to compete for the title of The Citadel\u2019s top military driller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a close competition, Cadet Kyle O\u2019Grady won The Citadel\u2019s annual Star of the West contest on Wednesday, May 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more in \u201cCadet Kyle O\u2019Grady wins 2026 Star of the West competition\u201d<\/a> on Today.Citadel.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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