2nd "Freedom" Brigade Army ROTC

2nd "Freedom" Brigade Army ROTC Welcome to the 2nd Brigade OFFICIAL Facebook - HQ for programs in PA, NJ, NY & New England! 2nd Brigade Army ROTC Commander:
COL Michael E.

Erlandson

2nd Brigade Army ROTC Command Sergeant Major:
CSM Jordan R. Lee


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On the Green Mountain Vista at Von Trapp Family Lodge on May 15, 2026, the Green Mountain Battalion proudly commissioned...
06/10/2026

On the Green Mountain Vista at Von Trapp Family Lodge on May 15, 2026, the Green Mountain Battalion proudly commissioned 5 Second Lieutenants into the United States Army! 🇺🇸🫡

We couldn't be more proud of everything they've accomplished and all that they are about to achieve. Through years of discipline, sacrifice and hard work, they've built a strong foundation of success here at the University of Vermont Army ROTC program.

Congratulations to...

🟢 Lief Barrowman - Logistics (VT National Guard) 🎖
🟡 Judd Gourley - Medical Services (VT National Guard) 🎖
🟢 Christopher Meehan - Air Defense Artillery (Active Duty)
🟡 Oliver Orvis - Infantry (Active Duty) 🎖
🟢 Devon Regan - Field Artillery (MA National Guard) 🎖

As you begin this next chapter, carry forward everything you've built here - lead with integrity, serve with purpose and never stop striving for excellence.

📸 : Heather Glenn (H.L. Glenn Photography)
🎖 Distinguished Military Graduate



U.S. Army Cadet Command (ROTC) | 2nd "Freedom" Brigade Army ROTC | U.S. Army Vermont National Guard | Massachusetts National Guard — The Nation's First | Vermont Army National Guard | MA Army National Guard - Recruiting and Retention

The Royal Warrior Battalion recently commissioned the next generation of Army officers during the RWB's Spring Commissio...
06/04/2026

The Royal Warrior Battalion recently commissioned the next generation of Army officers during the RWB's Spring Commissioning Ceremony! 8 cadets were honored at an on-campus ceremony, held Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the McIlhenny Ballroom inside the DeNaples Center at the University of Scranton.

🟣 2nd Lt. Natalie M. Badilla: Nurse Corps
⚪ 2nd Lt. Caleb A. Grossman: Infantry
🟣 2nd Lt. Nicholas A. Luzetski: Infantry
⚪ 2nd Lt. Efrain Madera: Military Police
🟣 2nd Lt. David R. McIntyre: Infantry
⚪ 2nd Lt. Stephen Tellez: Logistics
🟣 2nd Lt. Amanda Trzesniowski: Nurse Corps
⚪ 2nd Lt. Steven Wohlmuth: Logistics

This milestone represents years of discipline, sacrifice, leadership development, and commitment to service. These newly commissioned Second Lieutenants now step into their careers; prepared to lead soldiers and serve our nation. 🇺🇸🫡

We were honored to welcome back Col. Kaitlyn Perkins '03, who served as the principal speaker. Her presence and remarks reinforced the significance of the responsibility these young officers now assume as leaders in the U.S. Army.

The ceremony was not simply the end of a college program - it was the beginning of a lifetime of service. Congratulations to our newest Army Officers! The future of our Army is stronger because of your leadership.

📸 : University of Scranton



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On 08 May 2026, the University of Maine Black Bear Battalion commissioned four Second Lieutenants. In attendance was Maj...
06/02/2026

On 08 May 2026, the University of Maine Black Bear Battalion commissioned four Second Lieutenants. In attendance was Major General Diane Dunn, the Adjutant General of the Maine National Guard and Commissioner of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, as well as the Maine State Command Sergeant Major, Kameel Farag.

Congratulations to:

🔵 2LT Alexander LeMay – Active Duty, Military Police
⚪️ 2LT Brandon Thibeault – MEARNG, Engineer
🔵 2LT Sarah Duffy – MEARNG, Adjutant General
⚪️ 2LT Sreyas Sajen – MEARNG, Chemical

Thank you to all who attended to celebrate this milestone for these young officers and showed your support for them as they step into their careers! 🎉🎉🎉 To our graduates, as you begin this next chapter, remember that you'll always be part of the Black Bear family! 🐻 🇺🇸 🫡



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06/01/2026

Ready. Aim. Fire! 💥

Princeton Army ROTC honors the commissioning of Princeton ROTC (Army, Air Force, Space Force) graduates as officers in t...
06/01/2026

Princeton Army ROTC honors the commissioning of Princeton ROTC (Army, Air Force, Space Force) graduates as officers in the United States Armed Forces and celebrates their commitment to a lifetime of service and leadership.

The Joint Commissioning Ceremony was held Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 in the Faculty Room in Nassau Hall at Princeton University. Brig. Gen. Grant S. Fawcett, a Class of 1996 alumnus who was commissioned through Princeton’s ROTC program, served as the keynote speaker. Surrounded by friends, family, fellow cadets, mentors and Cadre, they took their oath of office and were pinned as Second Lieutenants.

The Princeton students in the Class of 2026 who commissioned through the U.S. Army ROTC program are:

🟠 Nathaniel Beggs
⚫️ Annabelle Edwards
🟠 Tommy Feroce
⚫️ Alex Fox
🟠 Micah Kittay
⚫️ Eamonn James Slattery
🟠 Maile Organek

Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉 Go forth and lead with duty, honor and respect. 🇺🇸🫡

📸 : Sameer A. Khan/Fotobuddy



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Honored to celebrate these outstanding ROTC seniors as they take the next step in their leadership journeys and commissi...
05/27/2026

Honored to celebrate these outstanding ROTC seniors as they take the next step in their leadership journeys and commission as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army. 🇺🇸

Congratulations to:
• Mitchel Hockey – Military Intelligence
• Liam Kwoka – Logistics
• Matthew Kehrer – Air Defense Artillery
• Nolan Krautwurst – Infantry
• Holly Ruggiero – Field Artillery
• Connor Skardinski – Aviation

From classrooms to leadership labs to commissioning as Second Lieutenants, these six seniors are stepping into lives of service, responsibility, and purpose. Wishing each of you success as you head to BOLC assignments and first duty stations.

And with that, the Class of 2026 has commissioned! 🎉🎉🎉 Massive congratulations to the Army's newest Second Lieutenants:H...
05/27/2026

And with that, the Class of 2026 has commissioned! 🎉🎉🎉 Massive congratulations to the Army's newest Second Lieutenants:

Hanna Cadigan (UNH)
Jack Curry (UNE)
Ellie Curtis (UNE)
Dylan Frankel (UNH)
Madeline Roy (UNH)
Reilly Howard (UNH)
Britney Hill (USM)
Mary Gubitose (UNH)
Britta Robinson (USM)
Samson Lacroix (USM)
Joseph Luchsinger (UNH)
Amelia Magay (UNH)
Sean Marshall (UNH)
Troy Moscatelli (USM)
Josh Paraskos (UNE)
Assa Niyongabo (USM)
Kerry Roberts (UNH)
Sean Nejaime (UNH)
John O’Sullivan (UNH)
Daniel Raymond (UNH)

These 20 cadets from University of New Hampshire (UNH), University of Southern Maine (USM), and University of New England (UNE) took their oath in front of family, friends and mentors on May 15, 2026 in a ceremony at the University of New Hampshire. Join us in wishing them the best of luck as they launch into their futures with the United States Army! 🇺🇸🫡



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From Cadets to commissioned Army Officers. 🇺🇸🫡On May 17, 2026, the Liberty Battalion celebrated B Co with a ceremony hel...
05/26/2026

From Cadets to commissioned Army Officers. 🇺🇸🫡

On May 17, 2026, the Liberty Battalion celebrated B Co with a ceremony held at Boston College where 9 cadets took their oath of office and were pinned by family members and mentors.

Congratulations to our newest Second Lieutenants!! 🌟🎉



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Oath? Taken. ✅Gold bars? Pinned. ✅Futures? Launched! 🚀Congratulations to the Mohawk Battalion's newest 2LTs on graduatin...
05/26/2026

Oath? Taken. ✅
Gold bars? Pinned. ✅
Futures? Launched! 🚀

Congratulations to the Mohawk Battalion's newest 2LTs on graduating and commissioning into the United States Army! 🇺🇸🫡 The ceremony, held on May 16, 2026 at Siena University, culminated years of discipline, sacrifice, commitment and hard work. Surrounded by family, friends, Cadre, mentors and fellow cadets, our newly commissioned Army Officers were recognized for their accomplishments and the responsibility they now carry forward as the Army's newest leaders.



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Rising high school seniors: the Army ROTC National Scholarship application opens June 14, 2026. 🇺🇸🦅💜Army ROTC at Niagara...
05/22/2026

Rising high school seniors: the Army ROTC National Scholarship application opens June 14, 2026. 🇺🇸🦅💜

Army ROTC at Niagara University offers leadership development, scholarship opportunities, and a pathway to serving while earning your degree.

Interested in learning more about becoming a cadet? Connect with us today.

Reach out to our Professor of Military Science at NU: Office (716)286-8240 I Cell (716)997-2756 I [email protected] I [email protected]

Army Scholarship Website: https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/rotc/scholarships

NU Army ROTC Website: https://rotc.niagara.edu

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