University of Missouri Army ROTC (MIZZOU)

05/20/2026

Last Sunday, the Tiger Battalion commissioned twelve cadets into the United States Army as Second Lieutenants. We thank them for their hard work, leadership, and commitment throughout their time in Army ROTC, and we wish them success as they begin their careers as Army officers.

Congratulations to 2LTs Barbis, Hargis, Hunt, Karotka, King, Lear, Podolski, Pulley, Scharpf, Seabaugh, Shelby, and Winer! Your future Soldiers are lucky to have you leading the way.

05/17/2026

05/12/2026

Check out this article written about one of our cadets, Vance Lear, who is commissioning this May into the U.S. Army. We are proud of his hard work at Mizzou and the Tiger Battalion.

Meet representatives from the university’s Air Force, Army and Navy officer training programs

05/12/2026

Check out this article written about one of our cadets, Schuyler Podolski, who is commissioning this May into the U.S. Army. We are proud of her hard work at Mizzou and the Tiger Battalion.

Schuyler Podolski leaves the Sinclair School of Nursing ready to serve in the U.S. Army’s Nurse Corps.

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

Pass and Review

05/06/2026

Army ROTC cadets recently conducted the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) test, a demanding event designed to test overall fitness, endurance, and marksmanship. The challenge included a physical fitness assessment, a swim test, and a pistol qualification, challenging cadets across multiple domains.
 
A total of 24 cadets participated in the event, with an overall pass rate of 79.2%. Among those who successfully completed the competition, 9 earned Gold (37.5%), 6 earned Silver (25%), and 4 earned Bronze (16.7%), reflecting a strong level of performance across the group of cadets.
 
Congratulations to all cadets who competed for their discipline, resilience, and commitment to excellence.

04/22/2026

Once a proud Tiger, now Captain Stark is out doing big things and achieving her long time goal of appearing on Wheel of Fortune.

Way to go Captain Stark!

From growing up watching “Wheel of Fortune” to stepping onto the stage herself, our very own Capt. Rachael Stark took a chance and turned it into an unforgettable experience.

Stark credits her time in the military with helping her stay focused under pressure and said she was proud to represent the Missouri National Guard and her unit on the show.

“I would absolutely encourage other Soldiers to take opportunities like this,” Stark said. “You never know where it might lead.”

Read more about her experience: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/563122/missouri-national-guard-officer-appears-wheel-fortune

04/20/2026

21 cadets from the Tiger Battalion recently traveled to White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico to participate in the Bataan Memorial Death March, a challenging march that honors the heroic service members who endured the Bataan Death March during World War II.

The annual event commemorates the sacrifice and resilience of the American Soldiers who were forced to march over 60 miles as prisoners of war in 1942. Today, participants complete the march in their memory and in recognition of the enduring spirit of those who served.

Due to forecasted extreme temperatures and limited available medical support, event organizers shortened this year’s course from the traditional marathon distance to a 15.6-mile honorary route to ensure the safety of participants while still preserving the purpose of the memorial.  

Congratulations to the cadets who took on this demanding challenge and represented our battalion with determination, grit, and respect for the legacy of those who came before us.

03/04/2026

Feb. 26, 2026, Tiger Battalion conducted a successful Platoon Attack Mission. From planning and rehearsals to movement and actions on the objective, cadets demonstrated steady improvement in both individual tasks and team coordination.