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Table of Contents

Commanding Officer’s Letter 3

Battalion Commander’s Letter 4

Naval Science Staff Biographies 5

Battalion Staff 10

Class Photos 11

Dining In 16

FEX III 17

Colorado Drill Meet 18

Commanders Cup 19

Joint Awards Ceremony 20

Change of Command 21

Commissioning Ceremony 22

Alumni Corner 24

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Commanding Officer’s Letter

It is amazing that another academic year has come to an end and we are in final preparations

to end the Spring 2019 semester and commission eight leaders into the Navy and Marine Corps.

This semester has been extremely busy as we continue with normal operations and prepare to vacate

the Armory for at least one year in support of significant renovations that are happening because of

the generous donation from Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Miriam Mulva. The planning for this move and ren-

ovation has been in process all semester and the assistance of the current Midshipman in reviewing

plans to ensure their needs are addressed has been crucial to this planning. Additionally, the entire

battalion has been extremely engaged in preparing the Armory for move out and packing gear.

However, along with the preparations for the temporary move, the battalion has also continued with

normal operations and excelling in all their events. This Spring the unit participated in many events

that included a Dining In, support for OU’s track and field events, the Notre Dame NROTC Leadership

Conference, the University of Colorado Drill Meet where the team finished second overall, and many

other events designed to build the team’s leadership experience. One of the many highlights from the

Spring semester was the unit’s domination in the Army ROTC Sooner Strong 5K run. The NROTC MIDN

team swept both the first-place team finish and first-place individual overall finish. Additionally, GySgt

Sandoval took third-place overall individual during this year’s Sooner Strong 5K.

With all these events, the unit remains strong and continues to enjoy a reputation of excellence

around campus. We currently have a unit strength of 44 students and expect to continue the trend of

increasing unit size that started with this year’s Senior class.

As we end this semester, it is also a time of change in the active duty staff. During this semester CDR

Brandon Lantis arrived and replaced CDR Maureen Studniarz as the unit Executive Officer. Additional-

ly, this summer, LT Byrd, the Nuclear Power Officer, and Gunnery Sargent Sandoval, the Assistant Ma-

rine Officer Instructor will depart the unit. I wish all of them my best and appreciate their service to

the students of this remarkable unit.

As we finish this remarkable semester, it remains an honor to be part of this unit and I look forward to

the next year as we will watch the complete renovation of the Armory.

BOOMER SOONER!!!

Capt. Lyle D. Hall, USN

Commanding Officer

OU NROTC

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Battalion Commander’s Letter

The opportunity to command the University of Oklahoma NROTC Unit has been the upmost privilege throughout all my years. I had the honor of serving the distin-guished Midshipmen of our unit, and it was a truly humbling experience. The ability to influence young men and women to become better leaders and students was an incredi-ble endeavor.

Throughout my early years as a Midshipmen, I struggled to find my own leader-ship style. I mirrored what I observed from others and did not find my niche until I read about the concept of servant leadership. As I became more senior, I slowly grasped this concept, and began to implement it in my own leadership styles. As the Battalion Com-mander, I found that it was crucial to put my subordinates at the highest point of priori-ty. Delegating authority, duties, and responsibilities equipped my subordinates with the motivation to succeed. It built trust within the unit, as the Midshipmen developed a “team mentality.” I contest that this mentality was a result of the application of servant leadership, and success was pictured through the achievement of the Midshipmen in the Battalion.

This semester proved to be successful. Comradery between the Midshipmen was high, physical fitness, academics, and overall aptitude also increased throughout the past few months. Now, I attribute this success not to any particular action that I myself took, but the relentless dedication that the Midshipmen of this Unit have for its performance. My staff and subordinates did all the heavy lifting, they were the ones who put forth the necessary work to succeed and endured the hardships associated with it. Truly, as the Battalion Commander, these were the most satisfying feats witnessed, for I could not have asked to be a part of a better Unit, let alone command it.

Midshipman 1/C Michael A. Mattei, USMCR

Battalion Commander

OU NROTC

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Naval Science Staff

Captain Hall’s initial afloat assignment included tours as Main Propulsion Assistant, Dam-age

Control Assistant, and Combat Information Officer on USS FAHRION (FFG 22). Additional afloat tours

have included Amphibious Operations Officer (N31) at COMPHIBRON 6, Combat Systems Officer on

USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59), and Combat Systems Officer (N6) at COMDESRON 28. He also served

afloat as Executive Officer on USS OSCAR AUSTIN (DDG 79).

Ashore, he earned a Master of Science degree in Operations Research from the Naval Post-

graduate School in 1999. Additionally, he graduated from the inaugural class of the Joint Advanced

Warfighting School at the Joint Forces Staff College in 2005 where he was awarded a Master of Sci-

ence degree in Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy. He has completed two Joint assignments

ashore as a Senior Strategic Policy Analyst at US Joint Forces Command in the J5 (Strategy and Poli-

cy) Directorate and as the Branch Chief for Lessons Learned at US Special Operations Command.

CAPT Hall assumed command of the NROTC Unit at the University of Oklahoma in July 2016.

His personal awards include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal (two awards),

the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (five awards), the

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards), and various campaign and unit awards.

Commanding Officer

CAPT Lyle D. Hall, USN

Captain Lyle Hall is a native of Cement, Oklahoma. He graduated

from Texas A&M University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science

degree and received his commission through the NROTC pro-

gram.

Captain Hall most recently commanded USS VICKSBURG

(CG 69) from May 2013 through July 2016, a 37- month com-

mand tour. He led VICKSBURG through her maintenance and

training cycles as well as an operational deployment as Standing

NATO Maritime Group Two flagship from December 2014 to July

2015. Captain Hall also commanded USS TAYLOR (FFG 50) from

December 2009 through May 2011, leading the ship during her

operational deployment to the Sixth Fleet Area of Operations in

support of Sixth Fleet Theater Security Cooperation require-

ments. Additionally, he served as the Deputy Commodore of

Destroyer Squadron 24 from June through September 2011.

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Naval Science Staff

CDR Lantis reported to his first fleet squadron, Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron THREE (VQ-3) in 2002 where he served as the Public Affairs Officer, Legal Officer, Aircraft Divi-sion Officer and NATOPS Lead Instructor and earned a Mission Commander Evaluator qualifica-tion. In 2005 he joined the Fleet Replacement Squadron VQ-7 as an FRS Instructor, where he was designated as a Weapon Tactics Instructor, was awarded Strategic Communications Wing One Naval Flight Officer of the Year and earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Naval Post Graduate School.

In 2008 CDR Lantis transferred to the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) serving as the Assistant Strike Operations Office, and earning qualification as Officer of the Deck Under-way, Command Duty Officer Underway, and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Officer and com-pleted Joint Professional Military Education phase 1. In 2010 he returned to Tinker AFB, OK as the Wing Safety Officer for Strategic Communications Wing One, prior to reporting to VQ-3 for his department head tour. In his department head tour he served as the Safety Officer, Tactics Officer and the Maintenance Officer and was selected as the Navy and Marine Corps Association Task Force 124 Department Head leadership award winner.

In 2014 CDR Lantis transferred to Strategic Communications Wing One and served as Deputy for Training Readiness and Assurance/Assessment and the Deputy for Safety. In 2017 CDR Lantis reported as the Strike Operations Officer on-board USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). CDR Lantis assumed theduties as Executive Officer University of Oklahoma ROTC in January 2019.

CDR Lantis has completed multiple deployments in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and Operation INHERENT RESOLVE. Commander Lantis’ personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (6), Navy Achievement Medal (3), Good Conduct Medal (2) and various campaign and unit awards.

Executive Officer

CDR Brandon Lantis, USN

Commander Brandon Lantis is a native of Miles City, Montana. He enlisted in the Navy in 1992, completed boot camp in Great Lakes, IL and Operation Specialist “A” in Damneck, VA, before serving onboard the USS MERRILL (DD 976). In 1997 CDR Lantis transferred to Naval Recruiting Dis-trict Kansas City where he served as the Delayed Entry Pro-gram Coordinator. While at NRD, he earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and was selected for Officer Candidate School.

In 2000 CDR Lantis was commissioned and complet-ed aviation indoctrination and primary flight training at Na-val Air Station Pensacola. After completing Advanced Flight Training in San Antonio, TX, he was designated as a Naval Flight Officer and awarded the Commander Alden C. Markey Award for top Naval Student in 2001, before reporting to Fleet Replacement Squadron SEVEN at Tinker AFB, OK.

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Naval Science Staff

Lieutenant Wesley McDaniel is a native of Lubbock, Texas and attended Lubbock Christian University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in 2011. After working in Law Enforcement for over eight years, he was selected to attend OCS in Newport, Rhode Island, where he was commis-sioned an Ensign in January 2014.

After receiving his commission, LT McDaniel received orders to MCM CREW DOMINANT onboard the USS CHAMPION (MCM-4), home ported in San Diego, CA. While on the CHAMPION, he served as the Electrical Officer, the Engi-neering Training Officer, the Assistant Chief Engineer, and eventually the Train-ing Officer for the command.

LT McDaniel’s second Division Officer tour was onboard the USS SOMERSET (LPD-25), home ported in San Diego, CA, where he served as the Assistant First Lieutenant. LT McDaniel was with the SOMERSET on 8-month maiden deployment through the Sulu Sea, the Gulf of Aden, the Gulf of Oman, and the Persian Gulf.

In May of 2018 LT McDaniel reported to the University of Oklahoma NROTC unit as an Assistant Professor of Naval Science. Here he teaches Naval Operations and Seamanship as well as Chart Navigation, and serves as the Freshman/Sophomore advisor to the Midshipman Battalion.

LT McDaniel’s personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

Freshmen/Sophomore Advisor

LT Wesley McDaniel, USN

Lieutenant Stephen Byrd is a 2012 graduate of the University of Louis-ville, where he earned a Bachelor of Science and a Masters of Engineering in Industrial Engineering.

As a qualified Submarine Warfare Officer, LT Byrd completed a West-ern Pacific deployment while serving aboard the USS GREENEVILLE (SSN 772)—a ship that won the Navy’s Battle “E” Efficiency Award for three out of the last four years.

LT Byrd is qualified “engineer” on the Navy’s 688 class of nuclear pow-ered submarines—part of the Navy’s robust Nuclear Propulsion Program which maintains a perfect safety record for over 50 years.

In June 2017, LT Byrd departed GREENEVILLE to execute orders to the

University of Oklahoma NROTC unit as an Assistant Professor in Naval Sci-

ence. Here he teaches Naval Weapons Systems and Naval Engineering and

acts as the Junior, Senior, and Officer Candidate advisor to the Midshipman

Battalion. LT Byrd’s personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps

Achievement Medal (three awards).

Junior/Senior Advisor

LT Stephen Byrd, USN

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Naval Science Staff Captain Jayson Rimer was born in Altus, Oklahoma and later raised in Papillion, Nebraska where

he graduated from Papillion La Vista South High School. He graduated from Iowa State University and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in May 2013. After completing The Basic School in November 2014, he reported for duty to 3d Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Division in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina as the Battalion Adjutant and Legal Officer. In January 2015, he attended the Basic Manpower Officer Course in Camp Johnson, North Carolina.

In March 2015, he returned for duty with 3d Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Division in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to serve as Battalion Adjutant and Legal Officer. In preparation for deployment, he participated in Integrated Training Exercise 3-15 to 29 Palms, California. During this exercise, he was pro-moted to First Lieutenant. In August 2015, the Battalion deployed as the Ground Combat Element in sup-port of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa (SPMAGTF-CR-AF) and as the Command Element of Black Sea Rotational Force 15.2 for six months. During the deployment, his section verified, validated, and tracked accountability of approximately 1,261 personnel, including a newly estab-lished Combined Arms Company, for the entire Ground Combat Element of SPMAGTF-CR-AF, spanning a

total of 15 countries, which included three continents.

Following his return from deployment in February 2016, Captain Rimer participated in Moun-tain Training Exercise 5-16 to Bridgeport, California. In March 2016, Captain Rimer attended Manpower Officer Course in Camp Johnson, North Carolina. In February 2017, he deployed to Okinawa, Japan in

support of the Unit Deployment Program 17.1 rotation for six months. During the deployment, Captain Rimer directly participated in the FUJI VIPER 17-4 Exercise, Camp Fuji, Japan and the Korean Marine Exchange Program (KMEP) 17-11 Exercise, South Korea. In September 2017, Captain Rimer transferred to 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division as the Battalion Adjutant and Manpower Officer. While with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, he was promoted to the rank of Captain and attended the US Army Basic Airborne School at Fort Ben-ning, Georgia. During this time, Captain Rimer was selected for his current assignment as Marine Officer Instructor at the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Unit, University of Oklahoma and reported in June 2018. He is responsible for preparing Marine Option Midshipmen for Officer Candidate School and serving as the Marine Corps representative to the unit. Captain Rimer graduated with Magna Cum Laude from Iowa State University (2013) with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, with a minor in Speech Communications and Military Studies. His personal decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

Marine Corps Officer Instructor

Capt Jayson Rimer

Gunnery Sergeant Sandoval enlisted in January 2002 and attended recruit training at 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Fox Company, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, CA. After graduating from Recruit Training as a squad leader he was meritoriously promoted to Private First Class. Upon completion of recruit training, Gunnery Sergeant Sandoval attended and completed Marine Combat Training at the School of Infantry West, Camp Pend-leton, CA. In

May 2002, Gunnery Sergeant Sandoval reported to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for Motor Transporta-tion Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) School. In June 2002, Gunnery Sergeant graduated from Motor Vehicle Operators Course (MVOC) and earned the MOS of 3531, Motor Transportation Operator. Upon completion from his MOS School, Gunnery Sergeant Sandoval received orders to 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment in Camp Lejeune, NC. Upon his arrival to 1/8, he was assigned to Truck Company and was promoted to Lance Corporal in November 2002. In May 2003, Gunnery Sergeant Sandoval was assigned to 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Anti-Terrorism Battalion in Camp Lejeune, NC. He was promoted to Corporal in August of 2003. In February 2005, Gunnery Sergeant Sandoval deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During this deployment he was promoted to Sergeant in June of 2005 and served as a Personal Security Detail (PSD) member for II Marine Expeditionary Force, Commanding General and Sergeant Major.

In July 2008, Gunnery Sergeant Sandoval received orders to Drill Instructor School at MCRD San Diego, CA. After graduating as Honor man, he was assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion where he served as a Drill Instructor, Senior Drill Instructor, Chief Drill Instructor, and Battalion Opertions Chief. While serving as a Drill Instructor he was promoted to Staff Sergeant in January of 2009.

In February 2012, Gunnery Sergeant Sandoval reported to Combat Logistics Regiment 1 in Camp Pendleton, CA where he assumed duties as the Regimental Operations Chief and Motor Transportation Chief. Gunnery Sergeant Sandoval served as the Combat Operations Center Watch Chief for Exercise’s Dawn Blitz, Steel Knight, Desert Scimitar and Pacific Horizon aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, CA.

Gunnery Sergeant Sandoval currently serves as the Assistant Marine Officer Instructor at the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Unit, University of Oklahoma.

Gunnery Sergeant Sandoval is a graduate of National University (2014) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. His personal decorations include: Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with gold star in lieu of second award, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold star in lieu of second award, and Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal with two bronze stars in lieu of third award.

Assistant Marine Corps

Officer Instructor

GySgt Julio Sandoval

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Naval Science Staff

Jennifer Ille

Admin

Robin Manly

Human Resource Assistant

Reginald Pete

Supply

Jennifer was born in Hollywood, Florida and later moved to

Michigan and then Oklahoma. She graduated from Norman High in

1993. Jennifer joined the Air Force in March 1994 and served until July

2001. She graduated from Oklahoma City Community College Decem-

ber 2010 with an Associate’s Degree Diversified Studies of Science and

again in May 2013 with an Associate’s Degree in Psychology. She trans-

ferred to the University of Oklahoma in fall of 2013 and graduated

with a Bachelor’s Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies May 2017. Jen-

nifer is married with two boys.

Robin was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She graduated

from Northeast Highschool in 1997. Robin joined the Air Force in June

1997 and served honorably until retirement in 2017. She graduated

from the Community College of the Air Force in 2012 with an Associ-

ates in Information Management and is currently attending University

of Maryland to complete her Bachelors in Human Resources. Robin is

married with two children, one boy and one girl.

Pete was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina and grew up in

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He graduated from Douglass High School in

1998. He joined the United States Navy in March of 2000 and served

until 2007. He graduated from the University of Phoenix with a degree

in Health Care Administration/Management in 2014.

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Battalion Staff

Battalion Commanding Officer

MIDN 1/C Michael Mattei Battalion Executive Officer

MIDN 1/C Savanah Pipkin

Battalion Command Master Chief

MIDN 1/C Christopher Cartwright

Company Commander

MIDN 1/C David Carris

S-1 Administration

MIDN 1/C Colin Wenger

S-3 Operations

MIDN 2/C Alex Lee

S-4 supply

MIDN 2/C Megan McAlester

S-5 Public Affairs


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Senior Class Photos

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MIDN 1/C Matthew Lauck

Keller, TX

Business Administration

MIDN 1/C Megan Jack

Edmond, OK

Multidisciplinary Studies

MIDN 1/C Sean Authelet

Broken Arrow, OK

Civil Engineering

MIDN 1/C Savanah Pipkin

Betherl, CT

Biomedical Engineering

MIDN 1/C David Carris

Dallas, TX

Mechanical Engineering

MIDN 1/C Michael Mattei

Fairview, TX

Environmental Stability

MIDN 1/C Chris Cartwright

Yorba Linda, CA

History

MIDN 1/C Michael Voeller

Norman, OK

Aerospace Engineering


Tulsa, OK

Chemical Engineering

MIDN 1/C J Maloley

Grand Rapids, MI

Arabic

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Junior Class Photos

MIDN 2/C Alexander Lee

Madison, MS

Business Management

MIDN 2/C Alexis Franco

Clearwater, KS

Political Science & Spanish

MIDN 2/C Annalee Blake

North Oaks. MN


MIDN 2/C Coral Rios

Springfield, MO

Sociology

MIDN 2/C Alex Dines

Luling, LA

History

MIDN 2/C Megan McAlester

McAlester, OK

Computer Engineering

MIDN 2/C Zane Fortunato

Keller, TX

Business

SSgt Antonio Ruiz

Hooker, OK

Petroleum Engineering

MIDN2/C Dylan Singleton

Bryant, AR

International Security Studies

MIDN 2/C Jamie Warren

Owasso, OK

Economics

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Sophomore Class Photos

MIDN 3/C Patrick Castleberry

Tulsa, OK


MIDN 3/C John Lovett

Norman, OK


MIDN 3/C Robert Donahue

Jacksonville, AR

Health and Exercise Science

MIDN 3/C Tyler Goehler

Owasso, OK


MIDN 3/C Davis McDermott

Piedmont, OK


MIDN 3/C Jake Reynolds

Edmond, OK


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Freshmen Class Photos

MIDN 4/C Courtney Eddings

Skiatook, OK

Chemical Engineering

MIDN 4/C Dillon Jones

Sapulpa, OK

Aviation Pro. Pilot

MIDN 4/C Casey Church

Mansfield, TX


MIDN 4/C Seth Hogan

Brooklyn Park, MN

Management Info Systems

MIDN 4/C Kyle Clement

Shawnee, OK

Astronomy

MIDN 4/C Callahan Kelly

Keller, TX

Business

MIDN 4/C Rowdy Mars

Mooreland, OK

Professional Pilot

MIDN 4/C Rylan Mconaughey

Trophy Club, TX

Finance

MIDN 4/C Nautika Cruse

Springfield, MO

Finance

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Freshmen Class Photos

MIDN 4/C Jackson Rigdon

Atlanta, GA

Computer Engineering

MIDN 4/C Jared Radcliffe

McKinney, TX

Computer Science

MIDN 4/C Jarek Szopinski

Buffalo, NY


MIDN 4/C Andrew Scott

California, MD

Latin American Studies

MIDN 4/C Sawyer Neal

Coshocton, OH


MIDN 4/C Avery Stout

Midwest City, OK


MIDN 4/C Jackson Trantham

Ft. Worth, TX

Construction Science

MIDN 4/C Alexander Watson

Hoover, AL

Industrial/System Engineering

MIDN 4/C Jacob Muckey

Grapevine, TX

Criminology

MIDN 4/C Maximilian Michaels

Saginaw, TX


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Dining In

Midshipman enjoy watching their classmates get fined while

eating their dinner.

MIDN Matti assesses if the beef is fit for human consumption.

“Dining in , for me personally, was one

of the best times to be a part of the

unit. It was a night where everyone can

have a good time and laugh. It was a

good change from the pace of the eve-

ryday duties of a midshipman. Whether

it was having a drink of the grog or

bringing up a funny moment that hap-

pened, its events like dining in that

make time spent in NROTC so memora-

ble” - MIDN 4/C Kyle Clement

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FEX III

FEX (Field Exercise) III is an oppor-

tunity for midshipman to put the

tactical and survival skills they

have learned throughout the year

to the test in a real world scenario.

MIDN navigate through many sce-

narios that they could potentially

face in a real conflict

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2019 Colorado Drill Meet

“The University of Oklahoma has a top tier drill team

because of the caliber of people on the team. The suc-

cess of the team is dependent on the individuals who

give up their free time, sleep, and weekends. Not only

that, but we couldn't have gotten where we were with-

out the dedication of our instructors Staff Sergeant

Ruiz and First Sergeant Sandoval. The unit leader calls

the commands but it is the platoon that executes the

movements and gets the score. This year the team put

in long hours but we crushed the competition by a

large margin.”

-MIDN 3/C Robert Donahue, Drill Team Commander

MIDN Carris won the Top Shot award for the fourth

year in a row

The Sooners took first place in both Squad and Platoon

Drill.

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Commanders Cup

The Commanders Cup is an opportunity

for the ROTC units across the campus to

build comradery while still maintaining

the friendly rivalries. Though the Sooner

Battalion didn't win the trophy all those

who participated put up a great fight

Volleyball seeds where determined by a planking

competition which our marines handedly won

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Joint Awards Ceremony

The Joint Awards Ceremony is a great opportunity to recognize Mid-

shipman for their hard work and dedication to the program each year.

We are grateful for the many organizations and families who present

awards in support of their mission

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Change of Command

MIDN 1/C Annalee Blake assumes command from MIDN 1/C Michael Mattei

“Good morning Captain Hall, active duty staff, battalion, friends, and family. I must say I am very honored and humbled to be standing before you today ready to assume this position. Midshipmen: It’s my goal to serve the unit and ensure you have all the tools you need to develop into successful officers. I would like to thank the active duty for giving me this opportunity to lead and grow in the process. I’d also like to thank MIDN Mattei for his mentorship and his staff for setting a great example for those stepping up into their new positions. It’s apparent you all set a high standard of excellence and it’s my intent to carry on that standard. Thank you to my new XO MIDN Warren for organizing this cere-mony and executing it well. Staff and color guard, I know you all put in hard work to prepare for this and your hard work is noticed and appreciate so I sincerely thank you. Thank you to my friends and family, my parents and Grandpa Dave for making the long trip down here for this ceremony and for your continual love and support in my life .To the battalion, I seek to cultivate an environment in which we can develop into ladies and gentlemen who walk with integri-ty and are worthy of respect. Let’s head into this next semester with an attitude ready to embrace change, attack ad-versity, and have the self-discipline to persevere. To my oncoming staff, let us make it our goal to serve the unit and strive to accomplish everything at the highest level of excellence. I am excited for where our unit is heading and look forward to further growth, development, and success. Thank you all again for being here and for this opportunity. Let’s move forward and charge on.”

MIDN 2/C Blake

Fall 2019 Battalion Commander

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Commissioning

The University of Oklahoma Naval ROTC unit commissioned

three 2nd Lieutenants and five Ensigns on May 10, 2019

2nd Lieutenant Sean Authelet

USMC

Ensign Christopher Cartwright

Surface Warfare

Ensign David Carris

Naval Aviation

Ensign Megan Jack

Surface Warfare

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Commissioning

Ensign Matthew Lauck

Naval Aviation

2nd Lieutenant Jake Maloley

USMC

2nd Lieutenant Michael Mattei

USMC

Ensign Colin Wenger

Submarine Force

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Alumni Corner

Alumni Corner Our Alumni organization is The University of Oklahoma Naval Alumni League Inc. (incorporated in 1990). The League is dedicated to supporting the Naval ROTC Unit at the University of Oklahoma. We do this through financial support of the Unit's activities, scholarships, and using our collective re-sources to further the Unit's goals.

This Unit is our collective heritage and we intend for it to be the best in the nation. Furthermore we are committed to all OU Naval ROTC Alumni, Staff, and friends of the unit through networking and mutual support.

You can engage with the Alumni effort by contacting the Armory at 405 325-2021 or email at [email protected]. Connect with the alumni on social media:

Facebook: OU Naval ROTC Alumni Alumni web page: www.ounrotcalumni.org OU NROTC web page: We have a page for Alumni and links to the FB page & Alumni web

page.

Executive Board Members

Mr. Dan Churchman, Chairman Class of ‘82 Mr. James H. Spann, Jr, Vice Chairman Class of ‘82 Mr. John D. Rickards Class of ‘68 Mr. Tim Stanley, Class of ‘69 CDR Alfred Mitchell, USN-R Class of ‘72 CAPT Rod Clark, USN-R Class of 84 Mr. Jay Senter, USMC, Class of 90

Mr. Kevin Abbey Class of ‘92 Mr. Jeremy Nikel, USN, Class of 93

CAPT Lyle Hall, USN Professor of Naval Science

(Looking for new board members from the 2001-2010 period. If you are interested, send an

email to Dan Churchman ([email protected]).

An exciting year filled with anticipation The 2018 Reunion had the largest attendance in recent memory. Then we learned of the Mulva Foun-dation’s gift to renovate the Armory as well as provide many scholarships. And this spring, the alum-ni funded 13 scholarships, the most we’ve ever had. It has truly been an exciting year. For the Fall Reunion, we’ve selected the South Dakota game weekend (Sep 6th) and are actively working on a ven-ue. Hope everyone has a great summer and look forward to seeing everyone in the Fall!

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