Eastern Washington University ROTC Color Guard and Cannon Crew Help Support Home Opening Football Game

Cadets from the Eastern Washington University (EWU) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program supported the home opening EWU football game today at Roos Field.  The Eastern football team was hosting the Lindenwood University Lions from St. Louis.  Before the game, Cadets that compose the Color Guard unit presented the national, state, and university colors in front of a packed Roos Field crowd.  The national anthem was a little bit extra special this game as it was sung in the Salish language by a local Native-American tribe member.

EWU Army ROTC Color Guard (from left): Kaylie Watters, Michael Beier, Adam Burnside, Sarah Polello, & Melinda Leen


During the game the EWU Army ROTC Cannon Crew had an extremely busy first half firing our iconic pack howitzer after every Eastern touchdown.  Our historic pack howitzer first entered service during World War II with the 10th Mountain Division where it saw action against enemy forces during division operations in Italy.

EWU Army ROTC cannon crew in action. 


By the beginning of the second quarter Eastern jumped out to a 31-0 lead over Lindenwood. The Lions would battle back to narrow the lead to 34-17 at halftime, but the Eagles would hold on in the second half to win by a score of 59-31.  The 8 touchdowns scored by Eastern gave our Canon Crew plenty of practice in preparation for upcoming football games.

Cadet Amayia Roberts fires the EWU ROTC howitzer after a home team touchdown.


Cadet Michael Beier fires the EWU ROTC cannon.


The Color Guard and Cannon Crew teams will next be in action in support of the football team on September 28th when Eastern will be home against North Dakota.  We look forward to seeing more of our fans and alumni at the next home game.

Go ROTC!  Go Fighting Eags!

1000- Airway Heights Days Color Guard Support

The Color Guard team will support the City of Airway Heights Parks and Recreation Department with the opening ceremonies for their annual Airway Heights Days event that we will hold on August 17th at Sunset Park in Airway Heights. The event will start at 10:00am.

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“Fighting Eagles” Battalion Color Guard Supports Eastern Washington University Graduation Ceremony

This past Saturday our Eastern Washington University (EWU) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) “Fighting Eagles” battalion Color Guard team had the honor of presenting our nation’s colors during the two separate graduation ceremonies that day.  Both graduation ceremonies were held at a packed Spokane Arena in downtown Spokane.


EWU ROTC Color Guard prepares to present the colors during the 2019 EWU Graduation Ceremony at the Spokane Arena.


The Color Guard led the processions of students and faculty out into the Spokane Arena.  The Color Guard then presented the colors on the stage as the EWU Choir sung the national anthem.

EWU ROTC Color Guard team presents the colors during the 2019 EWU Graduation Ceremony.


EWU Color Guard is shown on the Spokane Arena jumbotron.


During the graduation ceremony 12 of our newly commissioned Second Lieutenants also received their diplomas.

2LT Tyler Bergman receives his diploma from the College of Social Sciences Associate Dean Vernon Loke while EWU President Mary Cullinan looks on.


Cadets John Howard, Bryce Stanton, Scott Hinshaw, and Kyle Stanton wait in line to receive their diplomas. 


Congratulations to all the 2019 graduates from Eastern Washington University!

EWU vs Cal Davis Football Game

EWU ROTC supports the home football game with Color Guard and Cannon Crew support.

1000: Assigned Cadre, Color Guard, and Cannon Crew arrive at Cadet Hall

1015: Color Guard Rehearses

1030: Move Jeep with equipment and cannon to Roos Field

1100: Set up site for Cannon Crew

1145: Color Guard presents colors

1200: Cannon Crew Ready for Kickoff

1600: Tear down and clean up complete after the game

EWU vs Idaho Football Game

EWU ROTC supports the home football game with Color Guard and Cannon Crew support.

1000: Assigned Cadre, Color Guard, and Cannon Crew arrive at Cadet Hall

1015: Color Guard Rehearses

1030: Move Jeep with equipment and cannon to Roos Field

1100: Set up site for Cannon Crew

1145: Color Guard presents colors

1200: Cannon Crew Ready for Kickoff

1600: Tear down and clean up complete after the game