Texas State Army ROTC

This We'll Defend!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE US ARMY. Happy 251st Birthday to the GREATEST FIGHTING FORCE THE WORLD HAS E...

The Bobcat Battalion was honored to welcome Lieutenant General (LTG) Jeth B. Rey, the U.S. Army’s Deputy Chief of Staff, G‑6, as the guest speaker for our 2026 Spring Commissioning Ceremony.

LTG Rey leads the Army’s global network, cyber, and communications modernization efforts—ensuring Soldiers stay connected and ready on every battlefield. A native of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, he has served for over 40 years as an enlisted Soldier, warrant officer, and commissioned officer, a rare career path that reflects his dedication to service and mentorship.

His leadership across special operations, the 75th Ranger Regiment, Army Cyber Command, and the White House Communications Agency has shaped the Army’s modern information enterprise.

We are proud to have LTG Rey inspire the newest generation of Army officers as they join the unbroken line of service and step forward as leaders of character.
Texas State University 5th Brigade Army ROTC

The Bobcat Battalion's Spring 2026 commissioning ceremony is in the books. Congratulations to our 20 newest 2LTs! Bobcats lead the way! Texas State University 5th Brigade Army ROTC

Memorial Day message from Secretary of the Army The Honorable Dan Driscoll.

From its beginning, our nation was founded upon the sacrifice of Soldiers. Our Army preceded our Nation, has protected it for over 250 years, and will preserve our Republic for generations to come. Ordinary citizens have always answered extraordinary calls to duty, and the American Soldier always will. That comes at a great price—often the ultimate one—and our fallen Soldiers’ friends and Gold Star Families nobly carry on the memory of our fallen. So, too, does the United States Army.

I ask that every Army Soldier, civilian, and veteran pause this Memorial Day to remember the fallen, the call they answered, and the price they paid to preserve the ideals enshrined in our Constitution. They fell once, but we must never let time fade their legacy.

Memorial Day is deeply rooted in our history. It falls upon the transition from spring to summer: a time of vibrancy, hope, and happiness. The national tradition was timed so the blooming flowers of spring could be placed upon the graves of our fallen. This is a time of rebirth and renewal, yet it masks the burden borne by those coping with loss.

To our Gold Star Families: our Nation owes a debt that can never be fully repaid. You paid a price for our way of life, a fact that we must never take for granted. We stand with you every day, vowing to never forget your loved ones and to always honor their memory.

Today, our flags fly at half-staff as we remember our fallen. Tomorrow, we honor them as we carry on the proud legacy and the profound responsibility of the United States Army.

This We’ll Defend.

Dan Driscoll

Secretary of the Army

We are so proud of our Bobcat Battalion Cadets who were recognized at the College of Applied Arts award ceremony for their hard work, creativity, and dedication! Representing not just as leaders in uniform, but as leaders in every space in which they step. Bobcats lead the way! Texas State University 5th Brigade Army ROTC

Congratulations to CDT Ryan Fisher on officially contracting into Army ROTC! Your commitment to serve marks the beginning of something bigger than yourself—leadership, discipline, and dedication to a greater purpose. Bobcats lead the way! Texas State University 5th Brigade Army ROTC

PT Sports Day bringing the competition and the energy. Cadets went head to head in volleyball, dodgeball, and basketball pushing themselves, supporting their teams, and showing what esprit de corps really looks like. A day full of intensity, teamwork, and pride across the Bobcat Battalion. Bobcats lead the way! Texas State University 5th Brigade Army ROTC

Org Day was an unforgettable way to close out the semester. From competitive games across the field to enjoying great BBQ with even better company, the day was all about building camaraderie and celebrating the team. We wrapped it up by recognizing our outstanding Cadets for their hard work, dedication, and achievements throughout the semester. Bobcats lead the way!Texas State University 5th Brigade Army ROTC

Thanks to our Bobcat Cadets and to our ARNG Liaison, SFC Droese, for making another Bobcat Day a success! Bobcats lead the way! Texas State University 5th Brigade Army ROTC

Today is Bobcat Day! Stop by the LBJ Student Center Ballroom to meet our Cadets and our ARNG Liaison, SFC Droese. In addition, Mr. Coulter, our Recruiting and Enrollment Officer, is in his office in the Adamson ROTC Building at 101 Lueders Ct until 2PM and would love to answer your questions about Army ROTC in the Bobcat Battalion. Bobcats lead the way! Texas State University