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Welcome to the official page of the historic Excelsior Battalion’s program hosted at Cornell! Drawing from the U.S. Army or Department of Defense.
Army's rich history and traditions, the Excelsior Battalion strives to enrich individuals with integrity, strength and courage in order to enhance and protect American society and the lives of others. Our cadets come from Cornell University, Ithaca College, SUNY Cortland, SUNY Binghamton and Elmira College. Posting Guidelines:
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06/01/2026
🦅 Our new 2LTs! 🦅
Our commissioning ceremony marked the entrance of our graduating seniors into the U.S. Army as Second Lieutenants in their branches!
We are thankful for their contributions to the program over the years and excited to keep up with their journeys.
Thank you to the mentors, family, and friends who joined us for this ceremony. Your support has been, and will continue to be, central to your LT’s experiences and successes.
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05/12/2026
As our Cadets either enjoy the beginning of summer or study for the end of the semester, we wanted to bring you back to the work they did to complete their record AFT for the year.
Don’t forget to check in on your battle buddies this finals season and summer! 🌺 📖
Welcome to JFTX!
Our longest field training takes us to Fort Drum once a year to practice land navigation and platoon level tactics!
05/04/2026
24-26MAY Staff Ride
Our MSIVs had the opportunity to visit Gettysburg to gain an appreciation for the history and scale of the battles that took place in July of 1863.
We got to see the Army Heritage and Education Center and camp at the Spangler Farm. ⛺️ 📖
We also got to spend a day with Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide Colonel John Fitzpatrick (USAF, Ret.)! As we travelled to different stops, he provided us with stories and details that provided context for our individual briefs on leaders in the Battle of Gettysburg.
As we departed on our third day, we visited the Gettysburg Visitor Center to see the Gettysburg film, the Cyclorama, and the museum exhibits.
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05/01/2026
🧗 Rappel Master 📖
Congratulations to MS3 CDT Ochalek on graduating from the Rappel Master Course at Fort Drum! This 5 day course emphasizes Rappel Master Personnel Inspection (RPMI), knot tying, anchor systems, and aircraft rigging.
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Spring Field Training (CLDX)
Get hyped for a bigger reveal of our Spring field training coming soon! 🤩
04/24/2026
‼️ Rangers Lead the Way ‼️
LT John Mather has graduated in Ranger class 5-26! We could not be happier for him in this achievement. He put in the work here as a great teammate and leader. We are excited to see him carry that forward into his next Army adventures.
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🎤Listen Up! Insight from JROTC/Military School Cadets🎤
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What do the MS4s predict for our MS3 day land nav average??
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12/25/2025
💫Happy Holidays from the Excelsior Battalion!🏔️
We hope everyone is enjoying some rest over Winter Break. 🪵🔥🪵
This time of year is a great chance to slow down and be thankful alongside family and friends as we think about the new year approaching!
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