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Welcome to the Alamo Battalion San Antonio Citadel Club

News

See the upcoming events schedule for details of our future activities.

New! Article in March, 2013 edition of Leatherneck Magazine: "Civil War: U.S. Marines Face Citadel Cadets at Tulifinny Crossroads", available in pdf format.

Article in Leatherneck Magazine: CITADEL "Double Dogs" - Leaders in Many Fields of Endeavor, available in pdf format.

First To Fight: Citadel Cadets, The Star of the West and Fort Sumter book and ordering information.

Please view this informative article on Major General Lewie G. Merritt, available in pdf format.

Please read this informative article on Big Red, available in pdf format.

Please read this informative article on Major Howie, available in pdf format.

Mission

The mission of the San Antonio Citadel Club, The Alamo Battalion, is to foster esprit de corps among graduates, cadets, parents, and friends of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. The Alamo Battalion works in conjunction with the Citadel Alumni Association to support alumni, cadets, and parents in the local San Antonio area.

We hold different meetings and social events on a regular basis for members and their families. The Alamo Battalion supports alumni, cadets, parents, and prospective cadets. Alumni, cadets, and parents are always welcome to meetings and events.