Fighting Eagles Cadet Experiences CBRN Chamber During ROTC Advanced Camp

One of our Eastern Washington University (EWU) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Cadet’s was spotted by the Cadet Command cameras exiting the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Chamber at Fort Knox, Kentucky.  Can anyone spot our Fighting Eagles Cadet in the below picture?: Those with a keen eye should have noticed Cadet Megan Baker … Read more

Spring FTX Prepares Fighting Eagles Cadets for Advanced Camp 2019

Spring FTX Day 1 After a successful helicopter insertion operation from the Eastern Washington University (EWU) campus to Camp Seven Mile; Cadets from the EWU Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program began executing their Spring Field Training Exercise (FTX). UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter drops off Fighting Eagles Cadets at Camp Seven Mile. (Photo courtesy of Mr. … Read more

Fighting Eagles Battalion Opens New Obstacle Course on the EWU Campus

EWU Army ROTC on May 4, 2021 opened its new obstacle course adjacent to Cadet Hall on the EWU campus.  The obstacle course opening was attended by the 8th ROTC Brigade Commander Colonel Ben Bird, the EWU President Dr. David May, many other college officials, alumni, and supporters. The $10,000 obstacle course was funded by … Read more

Fighting Eagles Cadets Conduct Morning Ruck March Around the EWU Campus

This morning the Eastern Washington University (EWU) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) conducted a 7-mile ruck march around the EWU campus.  Each Cadet from the Fighting Eagles battalion carried 35 pounds plus additional equipment in their rucks during the march.  Ruck marching tests the endurance and strength plus pushes these future Army leaders to new limits. … Read more