Rolling Thunder Battalion

09/26/2026

Homecoming Weekend is almost here at Wheaton College

RTB would love for our cadets, families, alumni, and friends to stop by, say hello, and spend some time in fellowship with us before the football game!

Come reconnect, meet our current cadets and cadre, and celebrate Homecoming together!

09/25/2026

IT’S FRIDAY!

Keep moving. Keep improving. Keep leading.
The weekend is earned — the standard remains.

Have a great weekend, Rolling Thunder. Rest, recharge, and come back ready to lead. Let’s Roll.

09/16/2026

This week, we were honored to host U.S. Army Cadet Command’s Deputy Commanding Officer. He joined us for PT, observed a cadet-led training meeting, and spoke with cadets about improving the ROTC experience.

His message centered on teamwork and heart. Physical fitness and intellect are important, but individual excellence means little if the team fails. Use your strengths to help others succeed—
and no matter the challenge, don’t quit. Give it everything you have.

Let’s Roll!

09/11/2026

“LET’S ROLL”

The Rolling Thunder Battalion motto, “Let’s Roll,” honors Wheaton alumnus Todd Beamer and reminds Cadets and cadre to live the Army Values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage.

Stand ready. Choose courage. Serve with honor. Lead the way. Let’s Roll.

Sept 11, 2001, Todd Beamer, a Wheaton College student and basketball player, was on United flight 93 when the plane got hijacked.

08/18/2026

CDT Vogel has officially earned his wings! 🪽🇺🇸

Proud of him for successfully completing the U.S. Army Air Assault Course at USMA and becoming Air Assault qualified!

AIR ASSAULT! 🚁

08/17/2026

Proud moment for Rolling Thunder! ⚡🏈

CDT William Diamond completed 1st Regiment Basic Camp at Fort Knox and earned the Mission: POW-MIA Character & Courage Award for exemplifying leadership, selflessness, and fortitude.

Taking the same grit and determination from the football field to Army ROTC. 🇺🇸

Cadet. Athlete. Leader.

08/13/2026

As part of Wheaton College’s Freshman Orientation, we hosted our Cadet & Family Welcome Luncheon—good food, new faces, and a chance for our incoming Cadets and their families to meet the team.

Most importantly, we’re getting ahead of the mission: answering all the parents’ questions!

Welcome to the Rolling Thunder Battalion! ⚡

06/13/2026

Cadet Houser is our first Air Assault graduate of the summer.

Tired. Exhausted. Countless hours of studying, training, and pushing through adversity. But he did it.

We couldn’t be more proud of his accomplishment and the determination he displayed every step of the way.

Air Assault School isn’t given—it’s earned.

The question is: What’s it going to take for you?

05/13/2026

Earlier this week, we commissioned our Wheaton Cadets into the ranks of the United States Army as Second Lieutenants. We are tremendously proud of their growth from the day they first stepped into our halls to this moment.

We were also honored to have distinguished guests join us for this milestone event, including Dr. Bryan McGraw, Dean of Social Sciences, Wheaton College, as well as ROTC and Wheaton College alumni Brigadier General Swanson and Colonel Adams. Their presence made the occasion even more meaningful for our cadets, families, and cadre.

We look forward to seeing the impact these new officers will have on their Soldiers, units, and the Army as they begin the next chapter of leadership and service.
Job well done — but the mission has just begun. Tighten up your boots and… “Let’s Roll.” 🇺🇸

04/30/2026

Rolling Thunder Battalion Dining Out at Cantigny Park — a night to celebrate a year of hard work, growth, and team cohesion.

This event brought the battalion together to build esprit de corps, honor our traditions, and bid farewell to our graduating seniors. And of course, it wouldn’t be a Dining Out without some friendly rivalry. From light-hearted banter to a few well placed jabs between our schools, the competition stayed strong—but always in the spirit of building each other up as one team.

We were honored to host distinguished guests including Dr. Philip Graham Ryken, President of Wheaton College ; Dr. Bryan McGraw, Dean of Social Sciences; Dr. David Iglesias and our guest speaker, Major General (Ret.) Dr. Jerry E. White, President Emeritus and Board Chair Emeritus of The Navigators, an international faith based organization.

Major General (Ret.) Dr. White delivered a powerful message, reminding our cadets of the responsibility they have chosen—to lead as servant leaders—and the sacrifices that come with earning a commission.

The evening also marked a key transition as we conducted a Change of Command ceremony, officially welcoming our incoming Cadet Battalion Commander, Cadet Jimenez.

We also recognized LTC Moen, our Professor of Military Science, as this Dining Out marked one of the last opportunities for the full battalion to come together under his leadership before his transition. His influence over the past four years has been instrumental in shaping the battalion we are today.

A memorable night that reflected who we are as a battalion—disciplined, united, competitive, and always ready to lead.