UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion

04/02/2021

An inspiring member of The UTEP ROTC Program. Originally an El Paso native, graduating from Chapin High School, Duran chose to enlist in the Army National Guard in 2017 because of the opportunities for success and growth the Army offered. Cadet Duran hopes to commission as an aviation officer and fly both in the military and the civilian field once retired. He has chosen to study Criminal Justice due to his long-time interest in the judicial and court systems. Duran's favorite thing about El Paso is its closely connected community that is accepting of any and everyone no matter where you are from or what you look like. Cadet Duran credits his mother as his motivation for success, as she is one of the hardest workers he has ever met. He is also extremely grateful to his mother as she came to the US from Guatemala to provide him a better life and ensure that he would never have to go through what she did as a child.

An inspiring member of The UTEP ROTC Program. Originally an El Paso native, graduating from Chapin High School, Duran chose to enlist in the Army National Guard in 2017 because of the opportunities for success and growth the Army offered. Cadet Duran hopes to commission as an aviation officer and fly both in the military and the civilian field once retired. He has chosen to study Criminal Justice due to his long-time interest in the judicial and court systems. Duran's favorite thing about El Paso is its closely connected community that is accepting of any and everyone no matter where you are from or what you look like. Cadet Duran credits his mother as his motivation for success, as she is one of the hardest workers he has ever met. He is also extremely grateful to his mother as she came to the US from Guatemala to provide him a better life and ensure that he would never have to go through what she did as a child.

04/01/2021

Always a pleasure going out and speaking to soldiers about the opportunities that are available to them thru the green to gold program. You think you have what it takes? We would be happy to help. [email protected] / 915-747-5621

03/30/2021

As we end our Celebration of Women History Month let us congratulate four amazing cadets who earned a Texas Armed Services Scholarship. Cadet Alcazar, Amber (Sr.), Cadet Robertson, Heavyn (Jr.), Cadet Cintron, Adrianna (So.), and Cadet Villa, Samantha (Fr.) each received a $10,000.00 Scholarship by their State Senator and Representative. The most in program history. Congratulation!! "PICKS UP"
#utep, #utepminers, #ArmyROTC, #uteprotc

03/18/2021

Our Recruiting Team spent some time speaking with Active Duty soldiers in Fort Bliss, TX about the opportunities that UTEP ROTC has to offer. Many had questions about our Green-To-Gold program. Do you have what it takes to lead in the worlds finest fighting force?
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#salute
#ADO
#cadets
#inspire
#rotc
#army
#armyrotc
#greentogold

03/18/2021

In observation of women’s history month, the Fighting Miner Battalion would like to recognize their very own Cadet Leila Sanchez. Cadet Sanchez attributed her early influence to join ROTC to her friends in Advanced Individual Training. “The program has helped push myself mentally, giving me confidence, while enabling me to serve my community.” She garners motivation from her friends who have taught her the value of a strong work ethic and dedication. Cadet Sanchez hopes to branch into the Adjutant General Corps where she will lead soldiers as a Second Lieutenant. It has been a remarkable journey to see this Cadet grow as a person, and as a professional, as she looks to what is in store for the future as a leader in the United States Army. Picks up for this Fighting Miner! 🤙

@utep_miners, @uteprotc, #salute, #womenshistorymonth, #cadet, #inspire, #rotc,
#army,#armyrotc

03/11/2021

Where possibilities are yours to make. Let’s talk!!!
[email protected]/ 915-747-5621.

Where possibilities are yours to make. Let’s talk!!!
[email protected]/ 915-747-5621.

03/03/2021

STEM is what everyone is talking about. The Army is where one can see it in action. Today our Fighting Miner Cadets lead by 1LT Santos supported and shared with local student how the army puts STEM into action and how their education will lead them in becoming STEM ready officers. “PICKS UP”

STEM is what everyone is talking about. The Army is where one can see it in action. Today our Fighting Miner Cadets lead by 1LT Santos supported and shared with local student how the army puts STEM into action and how their education will lead them in becoming STEM ready officers. “PICKS UP”

03/02/2021

Cadet Highlight: Deon Barbee
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An inspiring leader within the Fighting Miner Battalion, Cadet Deon Barbee takes great pride for the program, his community, and most importantly his family. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Cadet Barbee joined the Army in 2007 due to falling on hard times after losing his job and having a four-month-old baby to provide for, a decision he has never come to regret. Barbee and his family were stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas where they have come to love as home. Like many El Paso natives, he considers El Paso as "a large city with a small city mentality.” Cadet Barbee took advantage of the UTEP ROTC's Green to Gold program and currently serves on Active Duty whilst maintaining status as a Cadet and going to school full-time. Cadet Barbee is currently pursuing a Master's in Intelligence and National Security Studies (INSS). He hopes to commission into the Medical Service Corp, obtain a second master’s degree in healthcare management, and attend Ranger school to earn the coveted Ranger Tab. Cadet Barbee credits his success both inside and outside the military to his older brother, who has played a pivotal father figure and role model for his life. His wife and children also have given him the direction and motivation needed to be successful. Picks up for this Fighting Miner!
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UTEP - The University of Texas at El Paso
UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Batallion
#salute #cadetspotlight #cadet #usarmy #army #rotc

Cadet Highlight: Deon Barbee
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An inspiring leader within the Fighting Miner Battalion, Cadet Deon Barbee takes great pride for the program, his community, and most importantly his family. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Cadet Barbee joined the Army in 2007 due to falling on hard times after losing his job and having a four-month-old baby to provide for, a decision he has never come to regret. Barbee and his family were stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas where they have come to love as home. Like many El Paso natives, he considers El Paso as "a large city with a small city mentality.” Cadet Barbee took advantage of the UTEP ROTC's Green to Gold program and currently serves on Active Duty whilst maintaining status as a Cadet and going to school full-time. Cadet Barbee is currently pursuing a Master's in Intelligence and National Security Studies (INSS). He hopes to commission into the Medical Service Corp, obtain a second master’s degree in healthcare management, and attend Ranger school to earn the coveted Ranger Tab. Cadet Barbee credits his success both inside and outside the military to his older brother, who has played a pivotal father figure and role model for his life. His wife and children also have given him the direction and motivation needed to be successful. Picks up for this Fighting Miner!
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UTEP - The University of Texas at El Paso
UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Batallion
#salute #cadetspotlight #cadet #usarmy #army #rotc

02/19/2021

Help us wish one of the Fighting Miner Battalions very own, cadet Windle, as she and the UTEP Miner Rifle Team head to Anchorage, Alaska to participate in a NCAA qualifier this weekend. In true Fighting Miner spirt let cheer her on. “PICKS UP”
#utep, #utepminers, #uteprotc

02/16/2021

This past week, cadets from The Fighting Miner Battalion volunteered at El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank. Thank you Miners!
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UTEP - The University of Texas at El Paso
UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion
5th Brigade Army ROTC
#elpasoansfightinghunger
#service
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#armyrotc

02/15/2021

Today we honor and pay tribute to our Nation's Greatest Leaders from the past, the present, and the future. Happy President's Day!
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UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion
UTEP - The University of Texas at El Paso
5th Brigade Army ROTC
#salute
#presidentsday

02/12/2021

For Black History Month the Fighting Miner Battalion is recognizing Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Mr. Robinson was not only the first African American to play within the MLB in the modern era, but he was an outstanding soldier as well! @jackierobinsonofficial today, we salute you!

#blackhistorymonth
#athletesinuniform
5th Brigade Army ROTC
UTEP - The University of Texas at El Paso
UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion
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photo credits to
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wwwjackierobinson.com

02/11/2021

Today is a great day for the Fighting Miner Battalion. Help us congratulation two of our newest contracted cadets. Cadet Olmos and Cadet Paz. It takes a special kind of person willing to put above all liberty and country. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

02/10/2021

Glad you like the swag. Here to support our community. “PICKS UP”

Thank you UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion for the swag. As a U.S. Navy Vet & UTEP - The University of Texas at El Paso alumnus, I'll be proudly representing around the Capitol. Thank you for your dedication to our community & country.

02/07/2021

Ladies and gentlemen help us congratulations a future fighting miner SGT Ifidon. She is assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade. She received her end of tour award for her expertise, selfless service and professionalism during her deployment to Qatar. She will be joining the fighting miners in the fall as she was selected as part of the ARMY Green to Gold program to become a future commissioned officer in the Army. We are certain she will bring her expertise and help the fighting miner battalion achieve greater success. Congratulations SGT Ifidon. #UTEP, #UTEPMINERS, #greentogold,#ftblisstx,#ftbliss,

Ladies and gentlemen help us congratulations a future fighting miner SGT Ifidon. She is assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade. She received her end of tour award for her expertise, selfless service and professionalism during her deployment to Qatar. She will be joining the fighting miners in the fall as she was selected as part of the ARMY Green to Gold program to become a future commissioned officer in the Army. We are certain she will bring her expertise and help the fighting miner battalion achieve greater success. Congratulations SGT Ifidon. #UTEP, #UTEPMINERS, #greentogold,#ftblisstx,#ftbliss,

01/26/2021

UTEP ROTC starts its semester with Movement Techniques. It’s a great opportunity to teach the MS1s and have them participate in this lab. Keep it up MS1s! Ya’ll are awesome! ⛏

01/19/2021

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has inspired generations of Army leaders and today we commemorate his impact on the world and his effects on the generations of leaders still to come. #MLK

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has inspired generations of Army leaders and today we commemorate his impact on the world and his effects on the generations of leaders still to come. #MLK

12/22/2020

Some pictures of the commissioning ceremony this month. We are all very proud of this accomplishment and the cadets that commissioned. We are going to miss each and every one of you. Try to visit next time you're around. We'll be here. We're proud of you, U.S. Army Officers. Picks Up, Dig Deep ⛏

12/09/2020

Although it’s a bit late. The Fighting Miner Battalion wishes our Commander LTC Albright a very Happy Birthday. You believe in UTEP, our community, and those who want to serve. This program is better because you make it so. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sir.

12/01/2020

The month of November was dedicated to Native American Heritage, bringing us the culture and tradition of those that have lived in these lands for centuries.

11/26/2020

In these challenging times LTC Albright, Cadre, Staff, and the amazing Cadets of the UTEP FIGHTING MINER BATTALION extend a warmest Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your friends and family.
“PICKS UP “

11/23/2020

Congratulations to Dolores Diaz for winning the Samsung smart TV! Next raffle is for a $500 gift card just in time for Black Friday! Be sure to enter!

11/21/2020

65” Samsung LED TV LIVE DRAWING!!

11/05/2020

Last week, our MS4 cadets went through their biggest test, Advance Camp. Although it wasn't the usual 1+ month at Fort Knox you were suppose to do, you put up with the COVID-19 version of this important camp and pulled through till the end. We are all very proud of your accomplishment, seniors! Great job, and Picks Up! Dig Deep!

10/26/2020

Some pictures from the recording of the virtual thanksgiving parade last weekend! Good job to those cadets that volunteered to be apart of it for the El Paso Downtown Lions Club! Pick's up! ⛏ Thank you for allowing us to be apart of this El Paso Downtown Lions Club it was a lot of fun!

10/23/2020

The UTEP ROTC helped out the El Paso Downtown Lions Club paint and decorate their floats for the virtual thanksgiving parade. Helping out was a lot of fun and we were glad to be helping hands. Thank you for allowing us to help out El Paso Downtown Lions Club! We hope we can help next year!

10/20/2020

Last Friday, our UTEP cadets volunteered to helped Horses Unlimited Rescue and Education Center Inc. They all had a lot of fun with interacting with these beautiful horses. They helped clean stalls, blankets and brush the steads. It was an experience we know we’ll never forget, we hope we can do it again soon! Thank you Horses Unlimited Rescue and Education Center Inc.!

10/13/2020

The race isn't for the fast or the strong, but those who endure to the end. To be among the few victory is assured. To preserve is the greatest challenge to accept. “The point is whether or not I improved over yesterday. In long-distance running the only opponent you have to beat is yourself, the way you used to be.” – Haruki Murakami
Good job our 10 miler team for their outstanding performance on Sunday! Picks Up UTEP! ⛏ ⛏ ⛏

10/12/2020

Shout out to all the UTEP ROTC cadets for being recognized by the VFW Post for their selfless service in helping out during the 9/11 Remembrance Event. We’re proud of you all and thank you for what you did. Picks Up! ⛏ ⛏

10/08/2020

Last weekend UTEP ROTC had the 2020 Fall FTX. Within those 3 days they learned proper battle drill techniques and learned to work as a team with games throughout the event 💪🏼. We hope you all had a lot of fun and maybe next time those that couldn’t attend can make it to the next one, you won’t regret it! 👏🏼 Picks Up, Dig Deep! ⛏

Photos by CDT Daniel Perez

10/01/2020

CDT Mariana Ramirez

🎉 Our Cadet Highlight this bi-week is CDT Mariana Ramirez! 🎉
Ramirez is an MS2 who has articipated in the Army Ten Miler her MS1 year running at 1 hour and 19 minutes. She was also on the Bataan Heavy Team! 💪🏼 This year she is on the Army Ten Miler Team again and is hoping to improve her time. Ramirez also never misses PT nor Labs and puts her 100% effort in it as well. 👏🏼👏🏼 She accomplishes all of this while also having a job on the side and excelling in her academics. Congradulations Mariana! 🎉

09/27/2020

UTEP ROTC had a success lab this week. The cadets learned the proper techniques and rules of Tactical Combat Casualty Care and demonstrated in front of their instructors what they learned. It’s an important lab that involves saving a life on the battle field. It was great to see these cadets learn and understand such an important skill. Great job cadets! You all learn quick! ⛏
Special thank you to 2LT Kolodgy and the volunteers for helping out the cadets!