Eastern Washington University
Join us to celebrate 70 years of ROTC at EWU!
The Fighting Eagles Battalion is hosting a celebration of the 70th Anniversary of ROTC at EWU on Friday, June 17th, 2022. We cordially invite ROTC alumni, family and friends to come and celebrate with us. The Anniversary event will be Friday morning, followed by the Class of 2022 commissioning in the afternoon.
Follow this link for additional timeline and location details:
https://www.ewu.edu/alumni/ewu-rotc-70th-anniversary/
Congratulations to Second Lieutenant (2LT) Hunter Smith who earned an Army Achievement Medal for his work with the ROTC faculty as a recruiter. After graduating from EWU with a degree in mechanical engineering this past summer, 2LT Smith joined our faculty while he waited for the start of the Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course this February, followed by Ranger School. During his time working as faculty, 2LT Smith made a major impact in recruiting and spreading the word to local high schools about the opportunity EWU ROTC provides. We wish him all the best, safe travels and success in his upcoming training!
Professor of Military Science, LTC Van Meter presents 2LT Smith the Army Achievement Medal.
EWU ROTC Fighting Eagles Battalion recognizes the scholarly accomplishments of its Cadets in the Fall 2021 quarter. Academic performance in their college classes is essential to every Cadets’ success in the ROTC program and is a key pillar of the ROTC officer model – scholar, athlete, leader. Many of our Cadets are finding success navigating their academic experience and we are proud of them representing the Fighting Eagles Battalion and EWU!
Congratulations to EWU Fighting Eagles Battalion alumnus, Second Lieutenant (2LT) Andreas Brazier for successfully completing the rigorous U.S. Army Ranger School! 2LT Andreas said he has been reading, thinking and dreaming about becoming a Ranger since 2001 and we are proud of him for making it happen. This school has less than a 40% passing rate and takes true grit, leadership and tactical skills to earn the distinction of being an Army Ranger.
Ranger School is one of the toughest training courses for which a Soldier can volunteer. Army Rangers are experts in leading Soldiers on difficult tactical missions. Achieving this level of expertise requires rigorous training. For more than two months, Ranger students train to exhaustion, pushing the limits of both their minds and bodies.
Congratulations to the Fighting Eagles Battalion 2021 Distinguished Scholars who demonstrated academic excellence in their respective degree programs! This includes Cadets who made the Dean’s List or achieved excellence as a nursing or master’s degree student. These individuals have shown they are committed to being a scholar, athlete and leader. Great job for representing the Fighting Eagles Battalion and Eastern Washington University!
The Fall 2021 Recipients of the Distinguished Scholar Award
MSI (Freshman) Class:
Aceyona Gamino – Pasco, Wa – Business
Ellie Brandhagen – Spokane, Wa – PreNursing
Jack Barclay – Exercise Science
Mary Kovell – Bothell, Wa – Music
MSII (Sophomore) Class:
Nik Chapple – Glendora, Ca – International Business
Kristen Buckingham – Kirkland, Wa – Exercise Science
MSIII (Junior) Class:
Josh Browning – Spokane, Wa – Entrepreneurship
Jessica Dundas – Spokane, Wa – PreNursing
Joseph Flippen – Spokane, Wa – History
Daisy Palencia – Prosser, Wa – Computer Science
Kaitlynn Taylor – Plains, Mt – Human Resources
Chandler Tomason – Charlevoix, Michigan – Sociology
Sam Yancey – Spokane, Wa – Mechanical Engineering
MSIV & MSV (Senior) Class:
Valentino Olmstead – Pullman, Wa – Forensic Science
Corina Lindsey – Bellingham, Wa – Criminal Justice
Adam Burnside – Rancho Cucamonga, Ca – Business Management
Thomas Luce – Spokane, Wa – History Education
Everett Kuhnel – Camas, Wa – Geography
Zachary Becker – Liberty Lake, Wa – MBA
Kaylie Meyers-Watters – Cheney, Wa – Nursing
Congratulations to Cadets Kristen Buckingham and Maximiliano Ruiz who both earned Army scholarships starting this quarter! Each scholarship includes $34,000 to pay full tuition for their degree as well as $1,200 per year for books and a $420 monthly stipend. These scholarships will enable Kristen and Max to complete their degrees at EWU and commission as U.S. Army Officers. Kristen is studying Exercise Science and Max, Biology. We are excited to have them join the team!
Cadet Kristen Buckingham
Cadet Maximiliano Ruiz