Reveille X recovering from eye surgery

This podcast is a visit recorded July 23, 2025 with Dr. Sean Collins of Texas A&M's veterinary medicine college, who performed surgery on Reveille X, the first lady of Aggieland and A&M's official mascot. The official mascot of Texas A&M is out of the public spotlight until this fall.Reveille X is recovering from successful surgery. Her right eye was removed due to glaucoma with signs of abnormal tissue.Her surgeon, Dr. Sean Collins at A&M's veterinary medical college, said the benefit to Miss Rev is not being in pain because she did not have functional vision in that eye before it was removed.President Mark Welsh posted on his website that Reveille X will return to all her favorite activities, which includes cheering on the Aggies and keeping campus squirrels in line.Reveille X has been serving A and M since April of 2021.Statement issued by Texas A&M president Mark Welsh on July 23, 2025:I need to update the Aggie Family on our beloved mascot and First Lady of Aggieland, Reveille X. Under the watchful eye of her Mascot Corporals, it came to our attention that Miss Rev has been experiencing some discomfort and cloudiness in her right eye. Sadly, the issue has progressed and during a recent check-up, she was diagnosed with glaucoma. At the recommendation of our world-class veterinarians at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Miss Rev underwent surgery earlier today to relieve any discomfort. During surgery, the veterinary team discovered signs of abnormal tissue, and out of an abundance of caution, removed her eye. The tissue was sent to an ocular pathologist for evaluation, which is standard practice.I’m grateful to report that Miss Rev has come through the surgery successfully, has been discharged and is resting comfortably. Our priority is her health and well-being, and we are blessed to have access to the remarkably talented and caring Texas A&M veterinary team who will continue to monitor Miss Rev on her road to recovery. She will take a brief hiatus from engagements as she fully recovers. According to her veterinary team, we can expect Miss Rev to be back to enjoying all her favorite activities — cruising on Rev Force One, attending classes, cheering on the Aggies and keeping our campus squirrels in line — this fall.