The Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadets Center is a museum on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, dedicated to the school's

Corps of Cadets A corps of cadets, also called cadet corps, was originally a kind of military school for boys. Initially such schools admitted only sons of the nobility or gentry, but in time many of the schools were opened also to members of other social classes. ...

. Since its opening in 1992, the Center has become home to thousands of Aggie artifacts, the Metzger-Sanders gun collection, over 60 exhibits, and over 600 photographs. Among the exhibits are those honoring Texas A&M traditions such as the 12th Man, Silver Taps and Muster, as well as some of the Corps of Cadets' most cherished traditions: Aggie Band, Final Review, Fish Drill Team, Parson's Mounted Cavalry and Ross Volunteers. The Center holds six of the seven

Medals of Honor The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. Th ...

awarded to Texas A&M former students for actions during World War II.

Corps Center Guard

The Corps Center Guard (CGG) is based at the center and is a historical unit that serves to preserve the history of the Corps. They give tours to visiting tourists on a daily basis. As a tribute to the past of A&M, members often wear old uniforms of the Corps.

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Sam Houston Sanders Corps of Cadets Center
- official site Texas A&M University Museums in Brazos County, Texas Education museums in the United States University museums in Texas Museums established in 1992 Military and war museums in Texas {{Texas-museum-stub