University of Wisconsin – Whitewater

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Army ROTC

Your donation invests directly in the men and women who will lead and defend this nation. Every dollar builds a stronger force, a stronger future.

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ROTC Is Essential to America's Defense

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps has been the backbone of the United States Army's officer corps for over a century. Without ROTC, the pipeline of trained, disciplined, and principled military leaders would run dry. The cadets training at UW–Whitewater today will be the commissioned officers protecting your community, your country, and your freedoms tomorrow.

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Developing Leaders of Character

ROTC instills integrity, discipline, and selfless service in young Americans — qualities that define not just great soldiers, but great citizens who strengthen every institution they enter.

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Defending Our Nation

Approximately 70% of the U.S. Army's officers come through ROTC. Without strong, well-funded programs, America's military readiness is directly compromised. This is not abstract — it is our national security.

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Transforming Student Lives

ROTC opens doors to higher education through scholarships, provides career skills no classroom can replicate, and creates opportunities for young people from all walks of life to serve something greater than themselves.

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Strengthening Our Community

UWW ROTC cadets serve Whitewater and the surrounding region through community service, emergency support, and civic engagement — they are neighbors and protectors, not just soldiers in training.

The nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten.

— President Calvin Coolidge
By the Numbers

ROTC's Impact Is Undeniable

70%
of U.S. Army active-duty officers commissioned through ROTC
270+
universities with Army ROTC programs across the nation
100+
years of ROTC shaping America's military leadership
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Your donation goes directly to cadets — training, equipment, and opportunities

⚠️ Your Support Is Critically Needed

Federal funding alone cannot cover the full cost of training tomorrow's officers. Your contribution — no matter the size — directly funds cadet training exercises, leadership development, uniforms, travel to competitions, and community service programs. When you donate to UWW ROTC, you are personally investing in the defense of the United States of America. Do not underestimate the power of your generosity.

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.

— Elmer Davis