East Tennessee State University’s ROTC Program, a respected institution with a legacy of developing military leaders for over 50 years, has inducted its 2024 Hall of Fame class. 

The ceremony, honoring exceptional individuals who have demonstrated remarkable dedication and sacrifice, happened in Taylor’s Salon on the lower level of the Carnegie Hotel, across from the main campus of ETSU. The event is free and open to the public. 

This year’s inductees include James and Virginia Reed, whose commitment to the ETSU ROTC program and the Eddie Reed Ranger Company has strengthened the Buccaneer Battalion community, and 1LT Daniel Mullins, an ETSU alumnus who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to his country. 

James and Virginia Reed:The Reeds have shown steadfast dedication to the ROTC program at ETSU. James Reed has traveled to prestigious competitions, such as the Sandhurst Military Competition at West Point, to cheer on ETSU’s Ranger Company. Rain or shine, he has carried the Guidon at the Bataan Memorial Death March and has attended various Ranger Challenge events and competitions. Each year, it is the family’s honor to present the Ranger of the Year award at ETSU’s ROTC Honors Day. The Reeds are a constant presence at commissioning ceremonies, ROTC tailgates, military balls and more. 

1LT Daniel Mullins: A graduate of ETSU in 1966, 1LT Mullins was a distinguished cadet who excelled as ROTC cadet lieutenant colonel and commander of the 4th Battalion. Known for his leadership, he earned the Outstanding Battalion Commander award and was a member of the elite Scabbard & Blade society. Mullins was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant and served in the United States Army, where he commanded an Armored Reconnaissance Unit in Vietnam. He was killed in action on Aug. 31, 1967, while heroically leading his unit and saving the lives of his soldiers under attack. 

For more information about the ETSU ROTC program and the upcoming ceremony, please visit etsu.edu/cbat/rotc. 

East Tennessee State University was founded in 1911 with a singular mission: to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond. Through its world-class health sciences programs and interprofessional approach to health care education, ETSU is a highly respected leader in rural health research and practices. The university also boasts nationally ranked programs in the arts, technology, computing, and media studies. ETSU serves approximately 14,000 students each year and is ranked among the top 10 percent of colleges in the nation for students graduating with the least amount of debt.

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