University of Wisconsin Oshkosh "thrilled" to keep ROTC program

OSHKOSH (NBC 26) — The U.S Army announced this summer that it was closing the ROTC program at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, but now, they're reversing the decision, keeping the program open as an extension of Marquette University.

The ROTC program at UWO will continue as an extension unit for Marquette University.

UWO has hosted an ROTC unit for nearly a century.

Students will continue their ROTC instruction in Oshkosh, though there will likely be reductions in personel.

Ian Ives, media relations chief for the U.S. Army Cadet Command, says after community feedback, the U.S army will keep the ROTC programs open as extension unirs, including those at UWO and Ripon college.

"The decision follows a comprehensive review and consideration of feedback from community leaders and key st