ROTC Graduates Commissioned as Officers in the United States Army
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Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at UW-Stevens Point is a two, three or four-year program that ultimately leads to a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army. Students enroll in ROTC’s elective leadership and military courses in addition to their required courses. The program teaches leadership skills to be successful in a college, military and civilian career. Participants are also eligible to earn a minor in military science. ROTC also offers valuable scholarships for scholars and leaders. Scholarship recipients receive full tuition and fees, a monthly stipend and other financial benefits throughout the academic year.
Administering the Oath of Office
Captain Olivia R. Logan, an assistant professor of military science at UW-Stevens Point, has served in the U.S. Army for many years, first as combat medic in Vilseck, Germany, then as an officer in various leadership positions. Before her time in the armed services, she was a waiver service provider for foster children in New York. CPT Logan has served as an officer with the Golf Forward Support Company, I-27 Infantry, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and with the 101 DSB Special Troops Battalion, 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Ky., where she was the Brigade Deputy SPO before her assignment at UW-Stevens Point.
Captain Olivia Logan
Her military awards and decorations include a Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medals, Army Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Commendation Ribbon, Air Assault Badge and the Expert Field Medic Badge. Born in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and raised in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., she holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Syracuse University. She and her husband, CPT Daniel Logan, a U.S. Army logistics officer, have two children.
Winter 2024 Commencement 7
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