The Hoya Battalion: Georgetown Army ROTC

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On 16 May 2025, the Georgetown University Army ROTC Hoya Battalion proudly commissioned the newest Second Lieutenants into the United States Army.

These cadets — representing Georgetown University, George Washington University, Catholic University of America, American University, and The Institute of World Politics — have met the highest standards of academic excellence, physical fitness, and leadership development.

They have chosen a path of selfless service, prepared to lead with discipline, integrity, and unwavering commitment to the mission and their Soldiers.

The Army gains not only officers — it gains leaders of character who will stand ready to defend our Nation and lead from the front.

Congratulations, Lieutenants. Lead well. Your time is now.

The Hoya Battalion proudly recognized Mr. Darryl E. Christmon — Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Georgetown University’s Main Campus — for nearly 30 years of unwavering support to our Cadets and Cadre.

As Vice President of Operations and COO, Mr. Christmon has been a steadfast advocate for military leadership development at Georgetown, helping create an environment where future Army leaders can thrive. His behind-the-scenes dedication has left a lasting impact on generations of Hoya Cadets.

Army fun fact: The Army equivalent of Mr. Christmon’s role would be the Deputy Commanding General of Operations (DCG-O).

In appreciation of his decades-long commitment, the Hoya Battalion presented Mr. Christmon with a handcrafted wooden flag bearing our Battalion crest — a small token of our immense gratitude.

Thank you, Mr. Christmon, for your enduring partnership, leadership, and loyalty to the Hoya Battalion and the U.S. Army ROTC mission. Hoya Saxa General!

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Today we remember Georgetown University alumni and Hoya Battalion cadets and instructors who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their courage and sacrifice live on in our legacy. Since the Civil War thousands of Georgetown Alumni have been killed in action serving their country. Here are just a few that we remember today. Some of their photos are shared here along with memorials on Georgetown‘s campus.

-LTC Julius Garesché (1841) – KIA 1862, Civil War. One of Georgetown’s earliest war heroes.
-LTC. Don Faith Jr. (1941) – KIA 1950, Korea. Medal of Honor recipient.
-1LT Harry Spraker Jr. (1950) – KIA 1951, Korea. Namesake of Spraker Rifles Cadet Drill Team and Endowment
-MAJ Lawrence Malone (1960s) – KIA 1968, Vietnam. Founded Georgetown’s Ranger program.
-1LT Joseph Lauinger (1968) – KIA 1970, Vietnam. Namesake of Lauinger Library.
-MG George Casey Sr. (1958) – KIA 1970, Vietnam. Father of former Army Chief of Staff. MS Georgetown, MBA George Washington
-Al Blozis (1942) – KIA 1945, WWII. NFL player and soldier.
-Richard Hoffman (1940s) – KIA 1944, WWII. Honored at Copley Hall.
-Jim Mooney (1930) – KIA 1944, WWII. Hoya and NFL athlete.
-Reverend Martin J. O’Gara, S.J., Killed While Saving passengers in a plane crash 1946, Army Air Corps

We honor their memory and their sacrifice.
Hoya Saxa — Always.

The Hoya Battlaion Remembers.

This Memorial Day weekend, we honor Major Lawrence M. Malone—West Point graduate, beloved Georgetown ROTC instructor, and Vietnam War hero—killed in action while serving with the 1st Cavalry Division in 1968.

His legacy lives on through the cadets he inspired at Georgetown and his classmates at the who remember him daily and created the Major Malone Award in his honor.

Cadet Hannah Smith, this year’s recipient of the Major Malone Award, is a standout leader in Ranger Challenge and Color Guard, Hannah maintains one of the highest GPAs and Army Combat Fitness Test Scores in the Hoya Battalion and was selected to lead the 2025-2026 Ranger Challenge team as she enters her senior year. Presenting Cadet Smith her Award (first photo) is Vincent J. Convery, Jr., Hoya Battalion Class of 1968, who was a Cadet while MAJ Malone served at

Major Malone embodied “Duty, Honor, Country.” Today, Cadet Smith carries that torch forward.

Learn more about Major Malone and find his name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall here: THE WALL OF FACES - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. (https://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/32112/LAWRENCE-M-MALONE/)