Gallery: FSU Army ROTC cadets rappel into basketball game

03/06/26

Florida State University's Army ROTC cadets took part in a rappelling demonstration to deliver the game ball at the start of the FSU Men's and Women's Basketball games on Feb. 17 and 19 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.

FSU’s Army ROTC program develops leaders through rigorous academic and military training. Cadets gain discipline and valuable tactical skills while earning their degree. Graduates are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, Army Reserve or National Guard, prepared to lead with confidence and commitment.

To learn more about FSU Army ROTC, visit armyrotc.fsu.edu.

FSU Army ROTC cadets descend from the rafters as part of a rappelling demonstration at the FSU Men's Basketball game on Feb. 17, 2026 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Photo by Jack LaBruno.
FSU Army ROTC cadets take part in a rappelling demonstration at the FSU Men's Basketball game on Feb. 17, 2026 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Photo by Jack LaBruno.
FSU Army ROTC cadets steady their ropes as part of a rappelling demonstration at the FSU Men's Basketball game on Feb. 17, 2026 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Photo by Jack LaBruno.
FSU Army ROTC cadets take part in a rappelling demonstration at the FSU Men's Basketball game on Feb. 17, 2026 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Photo by Jack LaBruno.
FSU Army ROTC cadets take part in a rappelling demonstration at the FSU Men's Basketball game on Feb. 17, 2026 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Photo by Jack LaBruno.
FSU Army ROTC cadets present the game ball following a rappelling demonstration at the FSU Men's Basketball game on Feb. 17, 2026 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Photo by Jack LaBruno.
FSU Army ROTC cadets take to the court at the FSU Men's Basketball game on Feb. 17, 2026 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Photo by Jack LaBruno.
FSU Army ROTC cadets take to the court at the FSU Men's Basketball game on Feb. 17, 2026 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Photo by Jack LaBruno.
A fan holds a sign reading "Thank you, vets" during an FSU Army ROTC rappelling demonstration at the FSU Women's Basketball game on Feb. 19, 2026 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Photo by Éabha Phelan.
The FSU Dance Team takes the court at the FSU Women's Basketball game on Feb. 19, 2026 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Photo by Éabha Phelan.
FSU Army ROTC cadets descend from the rafters as part of a rappelling demonstration at the FSU Women's Basketball game on Feb. 19, 2026 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Photo by Éabha Phelan.
FSU Army ROTC cadets descend from the rafters as part of a rappelling demonstration at the FSU Women's Basketball game on Feb. 19, 2026 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Photo by Éabha Phelan.
FSU Army ROTC cadets take part in a rappelling demonstration at the FSU Women's Basketball game on Feb. 19, 2026 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Photo by Éabha Phelan.
FSU Army ROTC cadets present the game ball following a rappelling demonstration at the FSU Women's Basketball game on Feb. 19, 2026 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Photo by Éabha Phelan.
The recipient of the game ball takes the court at the FSU Women's Basketball game on Feb. 19, 2026 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Photo by Éabha Phelan.
FSU Army ROTC cadets take the court following a rappelling demonstration at the FSU Women's Basketball game on Feb. 19, 2026 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Photo by Éabha Phelan.
The FSU Cheerleading Squad helps kick off the FSU Women's Basketball game on Feb. 19, 2026 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Photo by Éabha Phelan.
FSU Army ROTC cadets take the court following a rappelling demonstration at the FSU Women's Basketball game on Feb. 19, 2026 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Photo by Éabha Phelan.