We recently received an email from a reader who asked if we could provide some tips for those hard fratters who aspire to receive a commission into our military forces after graduation. It is undeniable that the Greek community has historically been well represented by some of the most famous military heroes in our country’s history. Dwight D. Eisenhower (Tau Epsilon Phi), Tommy Franks (Delta Upsilon), and George Patton (Kappa Alpha Order) are just three examples of men who traded in their striped ties for stars on their shoulders after graduation.
General George S. Patton with his company Frathoe in Sicily, 1943
Being an officer in the military has many elements that are inherently fratty. Conservative haircuts and uniforms will have international sorostitutes swooning. Also, as a young officer, you will be like many other young executive fratters in that you will immediately have the responsibility of leading other people. Of course, your experience in a fraternity will have honed your leadership skills to go along with the lessons you learned in ROTC.
Honestly, your professors are hesitant to give advice to you military fratters. Your actions speak louder than our words, and we appreciate the contributions that you make for our country. We wish all of you safety and success, and hope that one day you put your names on the roll with the men listed above as former fratdaddies that became national heroes.
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