Fall Picnic by Cadet Henderson September 25, 2015

During the beginning of the fall semester, ROTC Cadets met to unwind and mingle with each other at Chip-A-Waters Park for a picnic. With a generous donation from Mr. Terry Moore (1965 Alumni) we were able to organize and put on this fun event. Cadets played games like corn hole, frisbee, cards, football, and enjoyed a beautiful fall day. The picnic was catered by Buffalo Wild Wings and I can assure you no food went to waste with this group of Cadets. When the picnic was coming to its end, Cadets entered their names in a drawing for a variety prizes. Overall it was a great event and hopefully we will have many more to follow.

Volume 16 / Fall 2016

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The State of the Chippewa Detachment

Commander, Professor of Military Science

Greetings Alumni and Friends of the Chippewa Battalion:

Welcome to the Fall Semester which is already proving to be a busy and

exciting time. My staff has all returned from Fort Knox where most of us

supported Cadet Command over the summer. We would like to thank Brigadier

General (retired) John Kulhavi of the class of 1965 and his wife Carole for

graciously hosting our Staff Off Site at his 4H Camp during the last weekend in

August. The experience allowed our families to interact as we welcomed

Captain Andrew Briggs and his wife Caitlen and said farewell to Office

Professional Kim Bailey and her husband Bruce. We’ve already invited Kim to

our 2017 Off Site as long as she can fit it into her retirement schedule. We’d

also like to welcome Sergeant First Class Christopher Arganbright, his wife

Danielle, Sergeant First Class Jermaine Barnes, and his wife Sarah. These

accomplished Guardsmen will serve as our link to the Michigan National Guard

for our program at Central and Ferris (respectively).

Summer was a busy time for our cadets as well as our cadre. Many of our cadets utilized the summer to

attend Army Training. Six cadets attended Cadet Initial Entry Training (recently rebranded as Basic Camp) at

Fort Knox, 20 attended Cadet Leadership Camp (recently rebranded as Advance Camp) at Fort Knox, one

attended Airborne School at Fort Benning, one attended Air Assault School at Fort Benning, three attended

Cadet Troop Leadership Training at Fort Riley, Fort Bragg, and South Korea and two attended Cultural

Understanding Language Program training in Latvia and Tanzania. Our campus based cadet training was

validated as all Chippewa Cadets completed or graduated from the training they attended. Fire up, Chips!

Our pace of operations hasn’t slowed since classes resumed. Our Queen’s Guard Drill Team and Redleg

Cannon Club have been busy supporting our winning football team (2-0 at the time of this newsletter) and we

are standing up a Ranger Challenge Team which will compete against Michigan State to determine who

represents Task Force Cold Warrior at the Seventh Brigade Ranger Challenge Competition in November.

I look forward to seeing you this semester at Chippewa Football Games, our annual Nolde Lecture Series in

November, and our Alumni Board and Winter First Salute Ceremony in December, or when you stop by our

offices in Finch Hall Room 111 to say hello. Together we will work to maintain the reputation of excellence

that our battalion holds.

Robert L. May LTC, MI Professor of Military Science

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ROTC Alumni Association President’s Address

Dear ROTC Alumni,

Alumni, I ask that you will please consider becoming an ROTC Alumni Board member! The Board serves as a bridge between alumni and the university. Board members select the Hall of Fame inductees, and attend ceremonies and events when possible. If you would like to nominate an alumnus, or be on the Board yourself, please contact me at cmu-rotc@cmich.edu or twhummel13@gmail.com.

Best Regards,

COL (Ret) Theodore Hummel ‘58

ROTC Alumni Board President

Congratulations Contracted Cadets 2015-16

Ryan Anderson

Royal Oak MI

Jeffery Ball

Livonia MI

Mitchell Beekman

West Olive MI

Courtney Bonneau

Taylor MI

Darek Cooper

Spring Arbor MI

Brock Crystal

Barryton, MI

Adam Cusack

Anchorage AK

Chelsey Downer

Kent City MI

Chanella Garcia

Grand Ledge MI

Zach Geno

Battle Creek MI

Skyler Gibson

East Jordan MI

Tyler Goode

Grosse Point Woods MI

Xin Guo

Wahiawa HI

Macgregor Hanna

Waterford MI

Aaishah Hasan

Flint MI

Brad Harris

Capac, MI

Caitlin Hill

Cadillac MI

Bailey Kellerman

Bay City MI

Jessica Kontur

Saginaw MI

Abbie Jo Johnson

Saginaw MI

Michael Macgirr

Lake Ann MI

Nicholas McKiernan

Washington MI

Kaitlyn Miller

Germany

Kyle Norman

Mt Pleasant MI

Lauren Olmstead

Millington MI

Taylor Patton

St Cloud FL

Lexis Pettinger

Grand Ledge MI

Samuel Rose

Gaylord MI

Jennifer Salinas

McDonough GA

Mia Segura

Shelby Township MI

Jeffrey Storms

Grand Rapids M

Paxson Von Kerens

Downers Grove IL

Jacob Walters

Dorr MI

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December 2015

*Steven Calder

Education Delay (Active Duty) from Shelby Twp, MI

*Karina (Pierce) Pingel Aviation (Active Duty) from Standish, MI

Joseph Westman Quartermaster (Active Duty) from Harbor Springs, MI

Guest Speaker: LTC William Humes

May 2016

Michael Brown (Ferris State University) Adjutant General (National Guard) from Sterling, VA

*Kenneth Burns (Alma College) Medical Services (Education Delay—Active Duty) from Sanford, MI

James Delong Field Artillery (Active Duty) from St. Clair Shores, MI

*Jeremy Herzberg Medical Specialty (National Guard—PA School) from Hillsdale, MI

James Pirrami Military Intelligence (Active Duty) from Macomb, MI

Guest Speaker: COL Gregory A. Durkac

Congratulations Second Lieutenants *Denotes Distinguished Military Graduate

L to R: Herzberg, Delong, Burns, Pirrami, Brown COL Gregory A. Durak

L to R: Calder, Pingel, Westman LTC William Humes

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Veterans Day by Cadet Kenneth Burns November 11, 2015 On Veteran’s Day the Central Michigan ROTC Color Guard can be found all over town in support of a variety of different events and functions honoring this country’s veterans. This past year the Color Guard presented the Colors at a local junior high in support of their Veteran’s Day Assembly where students learn more about what Veteran’s Day means and why its important. The Color Guard also presented the colors at two different events on CMU’s campus: a Veteran’s Day Concert as well as a ceremony honoring the men and women who have served this nation. Throughout all of the events the members of the CMU ROTC Color Guard displayed discipline, precision and patriotism honoring the flag and those who have served it.

ROTC Events

Senior Staff Ride by Cadet Jennifer Swymeler February 16, 2016 Throughout my journey with the Chippewa Battalion, I have come to love being around my classmates, Cadre, and new Cadets. I have had the privilege of learning from these individuals and growing with my classmates throughout the last 3 years in the program. In past years this battalion has executed a staff ride to a variety of locations in order to afford Cadets the opportunity to personally study and experience a battle that occurred on American soil. This year I had the opportunity to travel to Fort Meigs, Ohio, with my fellow classmates and my closest friends. Being afforded the opportunity to walk amongst the Fallen Timbers Memorial, Side Cut Metropark, Fort Megis, and the Fort Meigs Union Cemetery was extremely rewarding. Each Cadet had an opportunity to share their research they gathered of the battle while standing on the exact soil where the events took place. It was very awe-inspiring to see the terrain and imagine what the battle must’ve been like 200 years ago. The overall experience was extremely valuable to our learning as soon-to-be Second Lieutenants. Our whole graduating class can agree that to be a part of such a rewarding organization that has these capabilities has significantly enhanced our time here at Central Michigan University. The exciting terrain, unique battle, beautiful weather, and amazing company made this year’s Staff Ride memorable. Thank you to everyone that made this trip a possibility.

Battalion Run April 20, 2016 CMU Cadets know how to celebrate! For the ARMY’s ROTC’s100th Anniversary they planned and executed a run around the streets of Mt. Pleasant on a brisk chilly morning. The downtown street lights and senior Cadets cadence made for an enjoyable run. The morale event was a great way to finish the semester. No Cadet was left behind, which encouraged everyone to do their best and show the freshman class that they are truly a part of the Battalion.

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Indiana University hosted the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge by Cadet Kaitlyn

Miller

March 4-6, 2016

German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) testing was held 04-06 March 2016. Soldiers from the Indiana Army National Guard, an Active Duty Unit from Fort Campbell, KY and eight ROTC Cadets from CMU and FSU came to compete at this exciting event. The German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge is one of the few foreign awards that is authorized to be worn on United States military uniforms. One requirement to host the testing for this badge is that a German liaison be present during the event. The participants competed for either a gold, silver or bronze badge in various events that were both physically and mentally challenging. A First Aid 30 question exam and MOPPs chemical protection test were two events involving more mental stamina. The fitness test included a flex-arm-hang, a 1,000-meter run and an 11 by 10 meter sprints, a 100-meter swim in combat uniform followed by taking off of the uniform while treading water and a 33 pound ruck march of 6 to 12 kilometers (depending on which medal they were competing for) tested the physical readiness of the participants. The 9 millimeter pistol shoot event evaluated the individual’s skill level and accuracy with a weapon. CMU Cadets brought home two bronze medals and two silver medals.

JLDX by Cadet Michon Girardot March 18-20, 2016 The Cadets of the CMU Chippewa Battalion had a flight to catch on a cold Friday morning. Landing in helicopters alongside Cadets from the Michigan State “Spartan” Battalion at Ft. Custer, they were in for a weekend of training, tactics, and adventure at the 2016 Joint Leadership Development Exercise. Cadets had the opportunity to learn from the experts about engaging key leaders, establishing patrol bases, and utilizing radio communication. The next two days had MS III Cadets leading tactical operations, practicing land navigation, and working together to face the challenges of the “Leaders Reaction Course”. They finished the weekend learning the fundamentals of evacuating Humvees and practicing their marksmanship at the Virtual Engagement Skills Trainer. The 2016 JLDX was a great experience for Cadets to develop their Army skills and leadership while having fun along the way.

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2016 Military Ball No. 63rd CMU ROTC Battalion.

Guest speaker, COL (Ret) Ricky Nussio gave Cadets

encouragement and helpful hints for success. He traveled from

Virginia and is a CMU / ROTC Alumni from 1987.

(pictured on the left in the center)

Please consider attending next year!

Save the date: April 28, 2017

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Nolde Lecture Speaker

The COL William B. Nolde Lecture Series began in 1998. In honor of COL Nolde, a Military Science professor at CMU and the last official

casualty of the Vietnam War. The series goal is to promote an understanding of the role the U.S. Armed Forces plays in American

society and history. It is also designed to help students understand the importance of leadership roles in both society and the military.

BG (Ret) Michael C.H. McDaniel “Chivalry and the Modern Warfighter”

November 4, 2015

BG (Ret) McDaniel is a Professor & Director of Homeland Security Law Programs

Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

McDaniel was a member of the Michigan National Guard for over 26 years, served as a Military Judge, and most recently served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Homeland Defense Strategy, Prevention and Mission Assurance.

In Memoriam

Robert J. Tennant, age 81 of St. Louis MI, passed away on April 8, 2016, ROTC Alumni from the Class of 1956.

Richard Glynn, age 88 of Saginaw MI, passed away on April 29, 2016, ROTC alumni from the Class of 1955.

Gerald J. Lazzaro, age 78 of Ashburn VA, passed away April 14, 2016. ROTC alumni from the Class of 1960 and inducted into the ROTC Hall of Fame in 2004.

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Cadet’s Summer 2016 Training Experiences

Cadet Joseph Hymel, Latvia, 29 May - 29 June CULP I was given the opportunity to travel to the Republic of Latvia this summer through the ROTC CULP program. While there I was exposed to the rich culture of the Latvian people and thousands of years worth of history. I traveled across Latvia and visited their National Defense Academy, Infantry School, NCO School and their Explosive Ordnance Disposal School. Learning how the Latvians build their Officers has allowed me to reflect upon my training and strive to become a better Officer. While in Latvia I had the distinction of leading a weapons squad in an international NATO exercise called Saber Strike. I had the chance to lead my fellow ROTC Cadets against the conventional forces of the US Army's 2nd CAV, Norwegian light Infantry, and the Polish mechanized infantry. During the final week of my trip to Latvia, I was given the opportunity to give back to the country that had been so welcoming. I helped out at a local orphanage by cutting, splitting, and stacking firewood to heat their homes for the winter as well as play with the orphans. It was a very humbling experience and I would not trade it for the world. Throughout my experience, I will never forget the gracious hospitality, resilience of the Latvian people, and the ability to work with some of the brightest ROTC cadets from around the United States.

Cadet Michon Girardot, South Korea CTLT This summer I had the chance to work as a platoon leader in the 560th Medical Corps Ground Ambulance company in South Korea as part of the Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT). In leading the ambulance platoon, I was in charge of organizing training events, counseling soldiers, managing equipment, and leading drills. This experience taught me extensively about the medical service corps, leadership at the platoon and company level, and Korean culture. Spending time with an active duty unit showed me just how many diverse opportunities the Army has to offer. Additionally, it helped me learn about the many possible career paths to take as a junior Officer. Most importantly, CTLT gave me a renewed excitement about being a part of the Army and working with some of the most talented leaders in the world.

Cadet Mitchell Vasicek, Fort Benning, CTLT I encourage all Cadets to apply for CTLT slots to increase their level of understanding of active duty life style and responsibilities. During my attendance at CTLT, I was required upon reporting to participate and pass the Army Physical fitness test, participated in a 12 Mile Ruck March and other administrative matters. During my tour, I had the opportunity to not only operate the M1A2 Abrams and the M2A3 Bradley Assault Vehicles but also fire these impressive artillery pieces on the gunnery range. Daily we conducted Army Physical Fitness training in the mornings and supported various other events around Fort Benning including Abrams and Bradley gunnery simulation to improve gunnery skills, participated in airborne plane exits on the ground and a 34’ foot zip line tower. This CTLT was an extremely valuable training opportunity for me. Highly recommend future Cadets participation in the future. Cadet Mark Salzwedel, Ft. Riley, Kansas, CTLT When offered the chance to shadow an active duty FA Officer for a few weeks, of course I took the opportunity. This choice now paid off as I have learned many lessons in two and half short weeks. Not only did I learn how active duty lieutenants operate day to day, but I also experienced other facets of daily operations.

Beginning with Motor Pool Monday, I was able to pick up the importance of maintenance and supply in order to reach unit readiness. Although it is not the most exciting lesson to learn, understanding that people, training, equipment, and readiness are key is vitally important. As the day progressed, 2LT Vane and 2LT Biem assured myself and another cadet our time at Ft. Riley would not be completely filled with paperwork, and they held true to their word.

Over the course of the next two weeks the lieutenants took us to a Blackhawk flight simulator, joint call for fire simulator, howitzer demonstration, the CS chamber, had us qualify with the unit soldiers on the M4 range, set up a lunch with the DIVARTY commander COL Bolen, and arranged a flight with a Chinook helicopter crew. Along with all of these training experiences we also sat in on a few command training briefs, which provided more lessons about readiness and looking at the bigger picture. In conjunction with the briefs, we also helped the lieutenants complete some of their readiness tasks and saw how they remained professional but had camaraderie with the NCO’s and enlisted soldiers. As future Officers seeing how soldiers relate to their Officers proved to be one of the biggest lessons learned.

CTLT proved to be an enjoyable experience and the lessons on professionalism, readiness, and leadership have helped me continue to learn and develop as a leader. I plan to take lessons learned at CTLT and bring them back to CMU to help others as the lieutenants at Ft. Riley helped me. I also plan to encourage other cadets to take advantage of any CTLT opportunities they are given to expand their knowledge on the Army and leadership as a whole.

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Cadet’s Summer 2016 Training Experiences

Cadet Brittany Lynn, Hawaii, NSTP My Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP) experience started bright and early the day of graduation from CLC. Instead of walking in graduation, we were bused to the airport at 0130. Upon arrival in Hawaii over 15 hours later, the 9 Cadets chosen for Tripler Army Medical Center were given the area they would be working in, and the name of their preceptor for the month. Our preceptors were all Active Duty nurses, ranging in rank from 2LT to CPT. Some of us were able to work in the area we requested and some weren't, but we were spread all throughout the hospital from ER to ICU to Antepartum. I spent the month in the Postpartum unit, caring for mothers and babies for the first 24-48 hours of life. I was paired with a 1LT who had also been an ROTC Cadet. Her schedule became my schedule; when she worked, I worked. This gave us a chance to see what life will be like within the next year, as we join the Active Duty Nurse Corps. Along with working our assigned areas, we were given extra days to observe different specialties for a day. Some shadowed the CRNA, some went to NICU, and others to the OR and Labor and Delivery. We explored the island of Oahu on our days off. We were able to hike, surf, visit beaches, and explore Pearl Harbor. The Cadets worked as a group to put together an educational presentation for the Hospital Commander, CSM, and any other staff . We chose to research how to keep nurses mentally and physically prepared and resilient. We saw the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Army Nurse Corps and the hospital environment. The lessons we learned will extend far beyond our final year of nursing and came from our preceptors, the hospital staff, and our fellow Cadets. Attending NSTP in Hawaii was a once in a lifetime experience the experiences and lessons will stay with me for the rest of my career as an Officer and as a Nurse.

Cadet Mitchell Beekman, Tanzania, May 10 – June 9, CULP Over this past summer, I went on a mil-to-mil CULP trip to Tanzania, Africa. During the first week, our team stayed in Dar Es Salaam, which is on the coast of the Indian Ocean. During the days, our team would go on tours around the city and to different schools in the area. We would teach the students English and about culture in America. Our tours around the city consisted of going to local markets and museums where we were immersed into the Tanzanian culture. One of the nights during this first week, a native Massaí warrior came to speak with us, telling the team about one of the few tribes that are left. He told us about their way of life and what it took to be a true Massaí. Our second week was spent at the Tanzanian Military Academy in Monduli, which lies inside Arusha. We were all paired up with other Tanzanian cadets who helped us throughout the week at the academy. During the day, we would have rifle PT, an obstacle course, and have our daily run, which consisted of 15-18 miles. In the mornings, we would have roughly two hours of drill and ceremony. The second weekend was spent at the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. Our team went on two safaris through these beautiful national parks where we saw Africa’s big five game animals. The final week was spent at a local University in Arusha. Here we spent our time teaching the students about business, history, and technology. In the evening, we would discuss all of the cultural differences that we had been experiencing throughout our time in Africa. Cadet Mia Segura, Mia, August 26, 2016, Airborne 100 degrees, 100 percent humidity, waking for 0300 formations, running everywhere and it was one of the best experiences of my life. During the three weeks that I attended Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia, I learned the proper way to fall, to jump out of a C-17 and C-130 aircraft, to pack and put on a T-11 Parachute, and rig combat equipment. It was a physically and mentally challenging training, culminating in five jumps to include four mass exits jumps, two of which were combat jumps. Airborne school allowed for many opportunities besides throwing yourself out of perfectly good airplanes; I made friends from every military service, and can now better understand their branches, how they function, and what they do. I also met cadets from across the country including those attending West Point. Three weeks in Georgia, I made lifelong friends, pushed myself, overcame fears, and kept my feet and knees together: Airborne.

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LTC Rexford K. Hawley, a graduate of Central Michigan University Class of 1959, commissioned as an Infantry Officer into the United States Army upon graduation. LTC Hawley served his country with distinction for over 22 years. His assignments began with a posting to Bamberg, West Germany in 1959 and concluded with his retirement at Eastern Michigan University in 1981. During his time in service, LTC Hawley deployed to the Republic of Vietnam twice completing four combat tours of duty. LTC Hawley received his Masters Degree in 1975 and was the proud recipient of many medals and awards while in the Army. LTC Hawley’s awards and medals included the Bronze Star with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Device and the Parachutist Badge.

After his time in service, LTC Hawley continued his career in education and taught Geography at Merritt Brown Middle School in Panama City, Florida and concentrated on being the best husband and father that he could be. LTC Hawley was married to his high school sweetheart Mary Lou and together they raised two children, Curtis and Valerie. He was an active member of the United Methodist Church in retirement and an avid fisherman.

1. Letter of nomination, stating achievements and contributions. 2. Supporting documentation to verify nominee’s eligibility (DD 214; Military/Civilian Resume; Officer Record Brief; and other pertinent information). 3. Current address, phone number and email address of yourself and the nominee. The ROTC Alumni Board will select the Hall of Fame member. Individuals must have made a significant contribution to ROTC achievement, tradition, or history. Normally, no person shall be eligible until after a period of 10 years subsequent to death, retirement, or departure from the Chippewa Battalion, which ever occurs earlier.

Mail your nomination to: Central Michigan University

Military Science Department, Finch 111 Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859

Hall of Fame

Rexford K. Hawley Inducted, Spring 2016 CMU ROTC: Class of 1959

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION FOR ROTC HALL OF FAME

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ROTC Alumni Association Board 2016-17

COL (Ret) Theodore Hummel, President ‘58. Retired from active duty in June 1988. Subsequently he was

a commercial Real Estate broker. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009

Donald P. Case, Vice President ‘60. Don served as the President of the ROTC AA from 2002 to 2005.

ROTC Hall of Fame, 2006.

John Fisher ‘70. John served as president of ROTC AA 2005-09. Retired Associate Vice President for

Residences and Auxiliary Services at CMU in September of 2015,

BG (Ret) John G. Kulhavi ‘65. Retired from Merrill Lynch & Co. Inducted as a Charter Member into the

Hall of Fame in 1997.

Honorable Fred M. Mester ‘59. Retired as Chief Judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court in MI. ROTC

Hall of Fame, 2001.

Norbert Miller ‘67. Retired from Montabella Community Schools.

Terence F. Moore ‘65. Terry served as president of ROTC AA 2009-2011. Terry is President Emeritus of

Mid Michigan Health. Inducted as a Charter Member of the ROTC Hall of Fame in1997.

LTC (Ret) Kenneth G. Scott, Secretary ‘60. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000.

William F. Sowle, Treasurer ‘55. Bill served as the first President of the ROTC AA from 1997-2002.

ROTC Hall of Fame, 2002.

Honorable Joseph P. Swallow ‘55 Chief Judge for the 26th Judicial Circuit Court in Michigan. ROTC

Hall of Fame, 2001.

LTC Robert May PMS/Chair of MSL Department and Ex Officio member of the ROTC Alumni

Association Board.

Ferris State University

Bulldog Company

FSU Commissioned one Officer in the Spring 2016 semester and one after successful completion of the Cadet Leader Course this summer. A total of five FSU Cadets completed CLC and two FSU Cadets completed Cadet Initial Entry Training (CIET) at Fort Knox, KY this summer. Of note, Cadet Brittany Lynn was awarded the Norton Healthcare Award by being recognized as the top nursing Cadet for CLC 2016. Cadet Lynn also participated in the Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP) at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, while CDT Mitchell Vasicek participated in Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT) at Ft. Benning, GA.

MAJ Ryan Senn Assistant Professor of Military Science

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CPT Chad Conger ('08), active duty, is the Officer in Charge of the Dearborn Medical Recruiting Center in Dearborn, MI. CPT Conger will separate from active duty on September 30th and will transition to one of the Reserve components. CPT Conger says "The Army has provided for my family and I for many years and we have always been proud to say that we are an Army family. At the heart of it all is CMU and the Chippewa Battalion; places where two of my greatest memories were formed - meeting my wife and earning my Commission. "

CPT Travis N. Johnson (’10), active duty, is currently part of the Ministry of Peshmerga Advise and Assist team in Northern Iraq with 2-502 IN, 2BCT, 101

st ABN (AASLT). CPT Johnson commissioned into the Infantry branch in

May 2010 and attended the Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course (IBOLC) at Fort Benning, GA in July 2010. Upon completion of IBOLC he was assigned to 5-20 IN, 3rd SBCT, 2 ID at Fort Lewis, WA where he served as a Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, and Battalion S-1 before heading back to Fort Benning, GA for the Maneuver Captain Career Course (MCCC). After MCCC, CPT Johnson was assigned to 2-502 IN, 2BCT, 101st ABN (AASLT). CPT Johnson is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School, U.S. Army Airborne School, U.S. Army Air Assault School, and has earned his Expert Infantryman’s Badge. He has deployed to Afghanistan and currently is deployed to Iraq. He is married to wife, Megan, from Oak Harbor, WA, daughter, Annabelle, and has a baby boy on the way. CPT Johnson says, “I truly enjoyed my time at the Chippewa Battalion and reflect fondly on the many memories and friendships made there. I could not be successful without the excellent staff and friends that made the Chippewa Battalion such a special place.”

LTC Robert May MAJ Jason Cornett MSG Tim Files

Professor of Military Science Assistant Professor Senior Military Instructor

of Military Science

CPT Andrew Briggs SFC Jason Person SFC Chris Arganbright

Senior Military Instructor Training NCO/Instructor National Guard ROTC Liaison NCO

Mr. Brian Jones Mr. Kevin Babcock MAJ Ryan Senn (FSU)

Human Resources Technician Recruiting Operations Assistant Professor

Officer of Military Science

SFC Jermaine Barnes (FSU) Mr. Andrew Harter (FSU)

National Guard ROTC Liaison NCO Contracted Instructor

Visit https://goo.gl/JxiXkF for full Bio’s

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ROTC CADRE

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Donations positively impact the ROTC Battalion and the activities that Cadets participate in. We greatly

appreciate any donation to the program, it is put to good use. Please consider making a contribution to one

of the following areas, your gift will impact all areas of Cadet morale, recruiting, retention, and team

building.

ROTC Development Fund

GEN John Kulhavi Scholarship

COL William B. Nolde Scholarship

Michigan 22 and Beyond Fund

William R. Talcott Award

These accounts actively support the future Officers in the United States Army. Participating in ROTC is time

consuming, making it difficult to work many hours at jobs, therefore your donations help supplement their

income to focus on academics and ROTC. You may contribute to one of the existing accounts at any time

or you can create your own charitable endowment fund.

Your gift may qualify you for a federal charitable tax deduction as a gift to Central Michigan University. This

qualifies as a charitable contribution to higher education for which the federal government permits a

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