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The joint Wake Forest, Winston-Salem State, and Salem College ROTC battalion hosts the Climb to Remember memorial on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, at Truist Field on Saturday, September 11, 2021. ROTC Cadets, cadre, local police and first responders, students, athletes, and members of the community climbed 2997 stairs to honor those lives lost on 9/11.

Climb to Remember

The No Fear Battalion hosts a Climb to Remember as a memorial for lives lost on September 11, 2001. To honor the 2,977 lives lost on 9/11, participants are invited to climb a step for each life. This event is open to the entire Winston-Salem community.

Join us Thursday, September 11, 2025 for this year’s Climb. Register using this link.

Leadership Reaction Course (LRC)

Come test your creative thinking, leadership skills and resilience by participating in hands-on challenges that emphasize learning through team-based problem solving, decision-making, and effective communication. The ROTC cadets will lead students through a series of eight events. At each event you will be given your goal and the parameters for completing the task. Come learn more about yourself and how to work with others during this exciting and fun interactive event. To schedule your group or organization, please email ROTC@wfu.edu.

The LRC is sponsored by a grant from The Program for Leadership and Character.

Salute to Service

Wake Forest recognizes and honors United States military veterans and active duty members during each home football game through our Salute to Service initiative. We are proud to share the accomplishments of these individuals and recognize their contributions and service to our country.

To nominate a Wake Forest alumni, faculty or staff member for the Salute to Service Recognition, please complete this google form.

Veteran’s Day Ceremony

Every year, cadets organize and host a Veterans Day Ceremony to acknowledge the sacrifices of local veterans and veterans nationwide. This special ceremony honors men and women, both past and present, who have faithfully served our nation.

This year, we are hosting a Veteran’s Appreciation Tailgate before the Wake Forest Military Appreciation Football game on Friday, November 8. We invite all individuals who served to join us. Reach out to ROTC@wfu.edu for more information.

WFU Military, Veterans & Supporters Resource Group (Veterans +)

WFU Veterans+ provides a welcoming community for military veterans, service members, families, and allies across Wake Forest University. Our mission is to create meaningful opportunities to build relationships, share experiences, and support one another—both within the University and in the greater Winston-Salem community.

By joining Veterans+, members can:

Veterans+ is dedicated to fostering connections and ensuring that the voices and contributions of veterans are recognized and supported at Wake Forest. 

Faculty and Staff Interest Form » docs.google.com 
Non-Faculty/Staff Interest Form » docs.google.com