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08/14/2025

Congratulations to MIDN 1/C Driller, Aguirre-Lastre Gavilan-Sanchez, Descheneaux, Childs, Sorice, McAdory, Kirk, and Goettinger on graduating from Officer Candidates School (OCS) Increment 2 and earning the title of United States Marine!

OCS is a challenging 6-week course held in Quantico, Virginia, designed to screen and evaluate individuals looking to earn a commission in The United States Marine Corps. Throughout the course, candidates are evaluated on their physical fitness, mental resilience, leadership and decision-making capabilities that are required of Marine Corps officers.

We celebrate this incredible milestone and are so proud of you all!

Semper Fidelis to our newest Marines!

07/24/2025

Congratulations to MIDN 1/C Augustin on graduating from Officer Candidates School (OCS) Increment 1 and earning the title of United States Marine!

OCS is a challenging 6-week course held in Quantico, Virginia, designed to screen and evaluate individuals looking to earn a commission in The United States Marine Corps. Throughout the course, candidates are evaluated on their physical fitness, mental resilience, leadership and decision-making capabilities that are required of Marine Corps officers.

We are so proud of MIDN Augustin on this accomplishment!

Semper Fidelis to our newest Marine!

05/08/2025

The Gamecock Battalion wrapped up the semester with our Spring Awards Ceremony! We had the honor of hearing from Rear Admiral Sobeck, who left the battalion with an inspirational message. Midshipmen were recognized for their outstanding achievements in academics, physical fitness, leadership, and their overall contributions to the battalion. The ceremony celebrated a year of hard work, growth, and commitment—we’re proud of our Midshipmen and excited to see what they accomplish next!

04/25/2025

Happy 1/C Friday! We are finishing off this semester with MIDN 1/C Lohr. He is a Global Studies and Political Science major from Gillbertsville, PA and will be heading to TBS after commissioning. His preferred MOS is HUMINT Intelligence.
During his time here he has been PTI, Academics Officer, and Battalion Sergeant Major!
His favorite memory is the first SE ROTC Leadership Conference.
And his advice for underclassmen it “Recognize that this is truly a special opportunity you have to be a Midshipman here at USC, Seek out all the opportunities you can and make the most out of your time here.”

04/05/2025

Happy 1/C Friday! This week we’re recognizing MIDN 1/C Adams. He is from Bridgewater, NJ and is studying Political Science. Upon commissioning he will be heading off to the USS Mustin to be a Surface Warfare Officer!
During his time here he has been Charlie Company CO, Assistant Operations Officer, Geedunk Officer, and a squad leader.
The best thing he’s learned here is how to balance being a friend and a leader.
And his advice to underclassmen is “Life is not something to be taken seriously. It changes on a dime, and you just have to roll with all the stuff you can’t control.”

03/31/2025

This morning our Battalion got a great start to the week with Squad Competition PT! We had stations such as ammo can sprints, log carries, pull ups, and burpee broad jumps!

03/28/2025

This week’s Senior Spotlight is OC Slowey! He is a Mechanical Engineering major from Ripley, Ohio. After commissioning he will become a Surface Warfare Officer (Nuclear). In the spring of 2024, he was our Battalion XO!
When asked what the best thing he’s learned here he said “Since joining the Gamecock Battalion, I’ve come to see just how bright the future of the Navy is with the leaders we are preparing. They are dedicated, intelligent, and deeply committed to leading with integrity and compassion. As a prior enlisted sailor, this makes me very happy.”
And his advice to underclassmen is “Take every opportunity to learn and grow, both as a leader and a shipmate. Stay disciplined, ask questions, and never be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. The habits you build now will shape the officer you become.”

03/23/2025

Happy Staff Sunday! This week we’re introducing our Bravo Company staff! Bravo Company is home to all of our prospective Naval Aviators! They spend their time preparing for the ASTB (Aviation Selection Test Battery) and flight school through practice tests and things such as flight stimulators. The staff of this company works hard to help all of the midshipmen prepare for their future!

03/22/2025

Happy 1/C Friday! This week we’re celebrating MIDN 1/C Hogan! He is from Herndon, VA and is double majoring in Finance and Operation and Supply Chain. After commissioning he will head to TBS and his preferred MOS is Combat Engineer.
Throughout his time here he has been BNCO, Alpha XO, Squad leader, Mess night AOIC.
“My favorite memory is either me trying to get water during NSO without knowing the proper greetings, or 2nd LT Mitchell and I manifesting being in the same platoon for the FEX and NSI.”
”My advice for underclassmen is make the most out of your time at USC. Experience as much as you can during your time here because experience adds perspective. Try to become the most well-rounded person you can be. You will make mistakes but grow from them and take the lessons with you.”

03/14/2025

Happy 1/C Friday! This week we’re celebrating MIDN 1/C Hancock! He is from Aiken, SC and is studying Civil Engineering. After commissioning he will be heading down to Charleston for Nuclear Power School before becoming a Submarine Officer!
Throughout his time here he has been Charlie LCPO, Charlie DIVO, SWO Club President, ADMIN Officer, Charlie XO, Charlie CO, Command Master Chief.
His favorite memory from NROTC is going to the Bahamas on his 2nd Class Cruise.
His advice for underclassmen is “There’s a million people in the world who are going to tell you that you’re going to fail, don’t be one of them.”

03/08/2025

Happy 1/C Friday! Today we’re recognizing MIDN 1/C Simko! She is from Addison, IL and is majoring in Biology. After commissioning she will be working at a veterinary clinic until she goes to TBS where she’s hoping for Intel or Combat Engineer.
Throughout her time here in the Battalion she has been BMO, Battalion XO, Alpha PTI, and Alpha 1st Sgt.
“The best thing I’ve learned in ROTC is taking all the experiences and lessons that I have learned and using those to help others who are experiencing the same obstacles that I had gone through.”
”My advice for the underclassmen would be to enjoy the ride and don’t worry about everything, especially what’s out of your control, it will all work out in the end.”

03/02/2025

Happy Staff Sunday! This week we’re recognize our Battalion Staff. Each member of our staff has a unique and essential role in the operations of our battalion!

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