Corker Applauds Army Decision to Delay Closure of Tennessee ROTC Programs

U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., today applauded the U.S. Army’s decision to delay closure of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs at East Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technology University and the University of Tennessee at Martin.

“I applaud the Secretary of the Army’s decision to delay closure of three Army ROTC programs in Tennessee, and I am proud to have worked with my colleagues to resolve this issue,” said Corker. “For generations, these programs have produced some of our nation’s best and brightest military leaders, and I’m glad our universities will have time to demonstrate their ability to meet the continuing needs of the Army.”

On October 1, the Army had announced that Army ROTC programs at 13 universities nationwide would close, including three in Tennessee. Since the announcement, Corker, Senator Lamar Alexander, and Representatives Roe, Black and Fincher have worked closely with Army leadership to more fully understand the metrics used to make the decision.