Global War on Terrorism

Photo credit: U.S. soldiers patrol the mountains above Pech Valley, Afghanistan. Photo credit: David Guttenfelder via NBC News

Terriers in the Global War on Terrorism, Afghanistan, & Iraq

During the Global War on Terrorism, Boston University’s students, faculty, and alumni answered the call to defend freedom, serving with distinction across the globe. From the rugged mountains of Afghanistan to the urban sprawl of Iraq, they served with unwavering courage, embodying the values of duty and sacrifice. Some gave their lives in the pursuit of victory, leaving behind a legacy of honor that continues to inspire future generations. Their commitment to service reflects the enduring spirit of Terriers—leaders dedicated to a just and free world.

3 members of the Boston University community gave their lives fighting in the Global War on Terrorism—these are their names:

Name	Service	Rank	Hometown	State	Class Year
Bacevich, Andrew J.	Army	1LT	Walpole	MA	CGS’01 / COM’03
McClung, Megan	Marine Corps	Maj	Orange County	CA	MET’06
Willard, Bryan D.	Marine Corps	Capt	Hummelstown	PA	MET

Financial support from our alumni, friends, and family members helps to enrich the ROTC experience for all of our cadets and midshipmen. For example, donations help offset increasing costs for various activities, like training competitions and formal events (e.g., the annual military ball), so that our cadets and midshipmen can more readily participate.

You can donate to support our ROTC efforts at this Division of Military Education link. Thank you for helping prepare America’s future military leaders!

Air Force ROTC : Boston College, Brandeis University, Bridgewater State University, Emmanuel College, Northeastern University, Simmons University, Suffolk University, University of Massachusetts at Boston, & Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Army ROTC: Babson College, Bentley University, Brandeis University, Bridgewater State University, Curry College, Fisher College, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Stonehill College, & University of Massachusetts at Boston. (In May 2024, the U.S. Army Cadet Command elevated the Massachusetts Maritime Academy to satellite status in our partnership, which means Army ROTC will be providing two cadre members who will be assigned full-time to the MMA campus at a future date.)

Navy/Marine Corps ROTC: Boston College & Northeastern University, with MIT, Harvard University, & Tufts University also falling under BU Navy/Marine Corps ROTC command, but with separate facilities.

Global War on Terrorism

"From the rugged mountains of Afghanistan to the urban sprawl of Iraq..."

Terriers in the Global War on Terrorism, Afghanistan, & Iraq