Reporting for Duty!

Congratulations to the Marine Corps and Navy's newest officers - 2nd Lieutenant Samuel DeBolt and Ensign David Bondi.
Captain John Barnett, Commanding Officer of the University of Wisconsin NROTC Unit, administered the oath of office on Saturday, 17 December 2022. Family, friends, NROTC Unit Staff, and Badger Battalion Midshipman gathered to witness the commissioning ceremony. After the pinning of rank insignia and placement of shoulder boards, each officer executed the traditional first salute with current and former enlisted personnel, passing a silver dollar as a symbol of mutual respect. The Association President Scott Robinson presented the new officers with professional books on behalf of the Association.

The new officers will report in the next few months for follow-on training for their warfare specialties. 2nd Lieutenant DeBolt will be reporting to Quantico to begin TBS in August. Ensign Bondi will report in March to Nuclear Power School in Goose Creek, SC, to begin nuclear power training en route to the submarine force. We wish them all the best as they embark on their Naval careers and we welcome our newest alums! Welcome aboard!