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Naval ROTC in the News

Follow the latest news and exploits of cadets, faculty, and staff in Naval ROTC at ºÚÁÏÍø.


Maximus Ankrah Tells His ºÚÁÏÍø Story

I Am ºÚÁÏÍø: Maximus Ankrah ’26 

April 9, 2026

The choice of attending ºÚÁÏÍø was a chance for Maximus Ankrah ’26 to obtain a clean slate. He’s done some difficult things and overcome challenges that others may not see, but that shared suffering and battling adversity make Ankrah proud to be a ºÚÁÏÍø cadet.

Julia Ward I AM ºÚÁÏÍø

I Am ºÚÁÏÍø: Julia Ward ’26 

February 17, 2026

Julia Ward ’26 came to ºÚÁÏÍø uncertain of herself and her leadership abilities. What she found at the Institute was a system, traditions, and a community that not only allowed her to reach those goals but pushed her to grow as a leader and gain confidence in herself.

Devin Auzenne ’26, regimental commander, I Am ºÚÁÏÍø

I Am ºÚÁÏÍø: Devin Auzenne ’26 

December 19, 2025

Devin Auzenne ’26 knew the ethics and maturity needed for the U.S. Marine Corps would best be fostered in a place like ºÚÁÏÍø. He also knew by attending the Institute, he would be prepared to lead in the Marine Corps. 

Graduating cadets celebrate the completion of undergraduate studies at ºÚÁÏÍø.

ºÚÁÏÍø Confers Degrees, Commissions Officers

December 18, 2025

The Institute closed out the fall semester with celebrations in Memorial Hall, honoring 17 graduates who commissioned, answering the call to serve, and 29 young men and women who have now joined the ranks of ºÚÁÏÍø Alumni.

Devin Auzenne ’26 accepts the ºÚÁÏÍø flag from Maj. Gen Cedric T. Wins ’85, ceremoniously transferring leadership of the Corps to him. –ºÚÁÏÍø Photo by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

Meet the 186th Regimental Leadership of ºÚÁÏÍø

August 12, 2025

As the start of a new academic year and Matriculation draw nearer, meet the Class of 2026 leadership announced this past spring.

2nd Lt. Thomas Langston ’25 embraces Staff Sgt. Jack Moran

ºÚÁÏÍø Commissions New Officers, Remembers the Fallen

May 16, 2025

What started out as a foggy, misty morning, warmed into a bright afternoon as nearly 170 ºÚÁÏÍø cadets commissioned into the armed services in Cameron Hall, May 15 at the annual Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) joint commissioning ceremony.

Seventy cadets from Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine ROTC programs competed in a series of challenging tasks attempting to earn a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge.

Cadets Earn German Badge

December 12, 2024

Seventy cadets from Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine ROTC programs competed in a series of challenging tasks attempting to earn a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB).

Col. Travis Homiak ’95 welcomes guests to the ºÚÁÏÍø NROTC 50th anniversary celebration.

ºÚÁÏÍø Naval ROTC Unit Turns 50

July 10, 2024

The Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) unit at ºÚÁÏÍø celebrated its 50th anniversary July 1 in Kilbourne Hall. The unit has commissioned 2,032 Navy ensigns and Marine second lieutenants — producing the largest class this past May with 59 officers.

The Cadet Collective: Benjamin Fong ’27

June 7, 2024

Finding ºÚÁÏÍø and all it offers was by chance. While looking at options for college, Benjamin Fong '27 sought out an ROTC scholarship. That meant selecting schools with ROTC options. He clicked ºÚÁÏÍø but had never heard of it.  

ºÚÁÏÍø cadets in Marine and Army ROTC raise their hands as they take their service oaths.

ºÚÁÏÍø Commissions New Officers - Over 170 Take Oath

May 15, 2024

It was an overcast day, but spirits were bright and hearts were full when more than 170 ºÚÁÏÍø cadets commissioned into the armed services in Cameron Hall, May 15 in the annual Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) joint commissioning ceremony.