
The national Society of Pershing Rifles Alumni Association (NSPRAA) was founded in 1991 at Morgan State University Baltimore Maryland. NSPRAA is an affiliate organization of the National Society of Pershing Rifles. The objectives of NSPRAA are as follows:
Continue to foster the spirit and friendship among Alumni, and undergraduate Pershing Rifles and the U.S. Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC).
Maintain and pass on the traditions and history of the Pershing Rifles and coordinate the delivery of these traditions to the undergraduate Pershing Rifle units.
Maintain direct support to the undergraduate Pershing Rifles and assist in the stability of the Pershing Rifles into the future.Execute the role of facilitator and counselor to Pershing Rifle units and to ROTC.
Develop the national Society as the “organization of choice” for graduating Pershing Rifles as they enter our Armed Forces or society.Maintain and sustain a positive image of the Pershing Rifles in the community and nation.
Maintain an ongoing and synergistic relationship with the National Society of Pershing Angels. Provide direct support to Pershing Angel activities.
Founded: February 9, 1965 Morgan State University - Baltimore, Maryland
Motto: "To foster the spirit of friendship and cooperation among the women in the military department, and to maintain a highly efficient drill company."
Official Colors: Royal Blue & White
National Philanthropy:
PASS (Pershing Angels Sorority Scholarship)
Angels Scholars
NSPA Service Incentive - Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
The National Staff (effective 1 July 2002)
National Commander
Deputy Commander / Chief of Staff
G-1 Adjutant
G-2 Expansion
G-3 Training
G-4 Supply Officer
G-5 Public Affairs Office
National Finance Office
Mission Statement:
Scabbard and Blade is a joint service honor society that unites cadets and midshipmen from all over the country in military excellence. The society strives to better these cadets and midshipmen as future officers and to strengthen the joint service relationship through service to the community and leadership opportunities.
- Raise the standard of military education in American colleges and universities
- Unite in closer relationship their military departments
- Encourage and foster the essential qualities of good and efficient officers
- Promote friendship and good fellowship among the cadet officers
- Disseminate knowledge of military affairs to the students and people of the country