UF Army ROTC

The final step in these former cadets’ journey! 13 new Second Lieutenants commissioned into the U.S. Army from the UF Fightin’ Gator Battalion!!! Congratulations to these new LT’s as they begin their responsibilities as officers🪖🙌🐊 The new LTs include:

2LT Andrews - Logistics
2LT Baxter - Corps of Engineers
2LT Burlison - Corps of Engineers
2LT Catalano - Education Delay
2LT De Los Reyes - Infantry
2LT Joseph - Education Delay
2LT Mascilli - Explosive Ordnance Disposal
2LT Robertson - Military Intelligence
2LT Sheppard - Medical Services
2LT Smith - Signal Branch Detail Armor
2LT Trevino - Medical Services
2LT Vilchez - Signal Branch Detail Infantry
2LT Whittington - Nurse Corps

If you are interested in joining or would like to learn more about our program email [email protected] or call (352) 392-3261

Last week, our Ranger Team captains went to Fort Benning, GA as they prepare for their schools this summer.

CDT Yoon will be attending Airborne school and CDT Miller is going to Sapper!

Congratulations RC Captains!

WE WANT YOU! To attend the Class of 2026 Commissioning Ceremony! Come support these seniors as they make their transition from cadet to lieutenant on May 1st!!!

Our annual Mil-Ball was one for the ages! UF and UNF ROTC came together at Champions Club in Gainesville to celebrate the end of the year for both programs. Thank you to CDT McDaniel for planning and coordinating the event!💃🪖

If you are interested in joining or would like to learn more about our program email [email protected] or call (352) 392-3261

Today we had our End of Year Award Ceremony and Change of Command. Congratulations to all the cadets that received recognitions for their hard work! The future is bright as these IIIs and IIs look to be the leaders of the program!!!🐊🪖

If you are interested in joining or would like to learn more about our program email [email protected] or call (352) 392-3261

Yesterday, the Fightin’ Gator Battalion completed the final AFT of the semester. Congratulations to all who participated and to our III’s heading into CST!

If you are interested in joining or would like to learn more about our program email [email protected] or call (352) 392-3261

This week’s Cadet of The Week is CDT Sebastian!!!🪖 She enjoys working out, running, and checking out nature spots that Gainesville has to offer. She’s a volunteer at Alachua County Public schools where she mentors and tutors children📖. She’s also part of a pre-nursing student association👩‍⚕️. Inside of ROTC, she’s was part of Ranger Challenge and the Run Club!! Give it up for CDT Sebastian🥳

For this week’s Cadet Of The Week we have CDT Paulson!!! He’s a volunteer at the Shand’s Hospital Emergency Department, has attended the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center internship, and is a 4x Football Game Volunteer. Give it up for CDT Paulson!!

Happy April First from the Gator Battalion!