As posted on FaceBook:

Congrats to the newly commissioned 2nd lieutenants of the U.S. Army from Dauntless Battalion!!
At a ceremony on campus today, 14 cadets were commissioned, including 4 from Widener’s Class of 2025
Thank you for your service 
The Widener grads commissioned: Dauntless Battalion - Co A
• Meghan (Rampolla) Draeger - Nursing Corps
• Anthony Korab - Corps of Engineers
• Alexander Krause - Military Police
• Taylor (Finocchiaro) McGonigal - Nursing Corps

Commissioning at later date from Widener: Dauntless Battalion - Co A
• Darryl Villard, Signal Corps
• Brendon Hardy, Infantry

Front Row – Left - • Meghan (Rampolla) Draeger - Nursing Corps, Grand-daughter of Bob Hawley, c’62

Bob Hawley, c'62, was the guest speaker at 2025 Dauntless Battalion Commissioning Ceremony - Saturday, 24 May 2025.

Read Bob's presentation to the new 2nd Lts:

LEADERSHIP AND MY EXPERIENCES
[What it means to be an Army Officer, along with advice for the next generation of lieutenants]
 

Good morning esteemed faculty, staff, family, friend, Madam President Doctor Stacey Robertson, GEN John Tilelli, and most importantly, the cadets before me that are about to be commissioned. I am deeply honored to stand here today, grateful to the military administration for this opportunity. You, the future leaders of our nation, fill me with immense pride and hope.Click here for Bob's full presentation.