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As our MS3 cadets head off to CAVE this summer, Fire Battalion wants to wish each of them the best of luck.Months of pre...
05/29/2026

As our MS3 cadets head off to CAVE this summer, Fire Battalion wants to wish each of them the best of luck.
Months of preparation, training, and hard work have led to this moment. Go out there, trust your training, represent Fire Battalion well, and give it everything you have.
We’re proud of all of you and can’t wait to see what you accomplish.

🔥 Cadet of the Month – CDT Jain 🔥This summer, CDT Jain continues to put in work behind the scenes as our Battalion S4 in...
05/28/2026

🔥 Cadet of the Month – CDT Jain 🔥

This summer, CDT Jain continues to put in work behind the scenes as our Battalion S4 in preparation for cadet summer training( CST). From organizing equipment to making sure cadets have the supplies they need, her efforts helps keep the battalion running smoothly.

Her dedication, responsibility, and commitment to supporting others do not go unnoticed. Fire Battalion is proud to recognize CDT Jain as our Cadet of the Month.

Second Lieutenant Seongwoo Suk graduates from the University of Illinois Chicago with a Master of Science in Civil Engin...
05/28/2026

Second Lieutenant Seongwoo Suk graduates from the University of Illinois Chicago with a Master of Science in Civil Engineering.

LT Suk’s rank was pinned by his father, Yong-Woon Suk, and his girlfriend, Sumin Cheong, while his first salute was rendered by his sister, SSG Sunjoo Suk.

He has branched Engineer Corps and will serve on Active Duty with the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas.

Through hard work, dedication, and perseverance, LT Suk has earned this achievement and now steps forward ready to lead and serve. Fire Battalion is proud to recognize one of our own.

Second Lieutenant Jacqueline “Jacky” Salgado graduates from the University of Illinois Chicago with a Master’s in Public...
05/27/2026

Second Lieutenant Jacqueline “Jacky” Salgado graduates from the University of Illinois Chicago with a Master’s in Public Administration.

LT Salgado’s rank was pinned by her siblings, Jonathan and Julianna Salgado, while her first salute was rendered by SGT (Ret.) Jose Luis Ramos.

She has branched Adjutant General Corps and will serve in the Illinois Army National Guard.

Through dedication, perseverance, and leadership, LT Salgado has earned this achievement and now steps forward ready to lead and serve. Fire Battalion is proud to recognize one of our own.

Second Lieutenant Aliyah Potts graduates from Chicago State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administratio...
05/26/2026

Second Lieutenant Aliyah Potts graduates from Chicago State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.
LT Potts’ rank was pinned by her mother, Millicent Savage, and her sister, Amiya Savage, while her first salute was rendered by SSG Zachary Ides.
She has branched Field Artillery and will serve in the Illinois Army National Guard.
Through hard work, resilience, and leadership, LT Potts has earned this achievement and now steps forward ready to lead and serve. Fire Battalion is proud to recognize one of our own.

05/25/2026
Second Lieutenant Vanessa Pineda graduates from the University of Illinois Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Neurosc...
05/25/2026

Second Lieutenant Vanessa Pineda graduates from the University of Illinois Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with distinction.

LT Pineda’s rank was pinned by her parents, Paulina and Gregorio Morales, while her first salute was rendered by MSG (Ret.) Berdy Moreira.

She has branched Medical Service Corps and will serve in the Illinois Army National Guard.

Through hard work, dedication, and perseverance, LT Pineda has earned this achievement and now steps forward ready to lead and serve. Fire Battalion is proud to recognize one of our own.

Second Lieutenant Marc Long graduates from Chicago State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He has bra...
05/22/2026

Second Lieutenant Marc Long graduates from Chicago State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

He has branched Military Intelligence and will serve in the Illinois Army National Guard.

LT Long’s rank was pinned by his mother, Danielle Vanderbilt, and grandmother, Margo Mays, while his first salute was rendered by SPC Aanicia Sutton.

Through dedication, resilience, and leadership, LT Long has earned this achievement and now steps forward ready to serve and lead. Fire Battalion is proud to recognize one of our own.

Second Lieutenant Max Kosowicz graduates from the University of Illinois Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Informati...
05/21/2026

Second Lieutenant Max Kosowicz graduates from the University of Illinois Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Information and Decision Sciences.

He has branched Adjutant General Corps and will serve in the United States Army Reserve.

LT Kosowicz’s rank was pinned by his mother and brother, Bozena and Alex Kosowicz, while his first salute was rendered by SPC (Ret.) Alex Kosowicz.

Through hard work, dedication, and leadership, LT Kosowicz has earned this achievement and now steps forward ready to serve and lead. Fire Battalion is proud to recognize one of our own.

Second Lieutenant Siddea Jabbi graduates from the University of Illinois Chicago with a Master’s in Health Care Administ...
05/20/2026

Second Lieutenant Siddea Jabbi graduates from the University of Illinois Chicago with a Master’s in Health Care Administration.

LT Jabbi’s rank was pinned by his sisters, Nama and Haja Jabbi, while his first salute was rendered by MSG Edward Petrich.

He has branched Signal Corps and will serve on Active Duty with the 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Through hard work, discipline, and dedication, LT Jabbi has earned this moment and now steps forward ready to lead and serve. Fire Battalion is proud to recognize one of our own.

Second Lieutenant Taylor Iverson graduates from Chicago State University with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice. S...
05/19/2026

Second Lieutenant Taylor Iverson graduates from Chicago State University with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice. She has branched Signal Corps and will serve in the Illinois Army National Guard.

LT Iverson’s rank was pinned by Major Keegan Giles and Jasmine Giles, while her first salute was rendered by SGT (Ret.) Kelly Nichols-Brown.

Through dedication, perseverance, and leadership, LT Iverson has earned this achievement and now steps forward ready to serve and lead. Fire Battalion is proud to recognize one of our own.

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