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Battalion News

October 2024

Service Selection Day

The Class of 2025 received their service assignments this week. Starting with the midshipman’s preferences, assignments are based on specific Department of the Navy requirements and consider both a midshipman’s aptitude and preference for a particular assignment. Midshipmen who will commission as Surface Warfare Officers will select their first ships during the annual NROTC Ship Selection Day, typically held in February.  Breakdown by warfare specialty:

  • Aviation: 9
  • EOD: 1
  • Marine Corps: 3
  • SWO: 2
  • SWO Nuke (SEAL option): 1
  • Submarine: 5

September 2024

VADM Dan Cheever, Commander of Naval Air Forces, visited the USC NROTC unit. Admiral Cheever shared his incredible experiences in naval aviation and leadership with the midshipmen, offering valuable insights as they prepare for careers in the Navy and Marine Corps.
In honor of the 2,977 lives lost on 9/11/01, USC NROTC midshipmen climbed 110 stories at USC’s Galen Center in a joint effort with the Trojan Army and Air Force battalions that was hosted by USC’s Joint Assembly for Military Students. The number of stories is the height of the fallen World Trade Towers and the total number of flights first responders had to climb on that fateful day. The Trojan Battalion does this climb every year in solidarity with the first responders who sacrificed their lives to save others. #neverforget

Welcome Class of 2028 - August 2024

Class of 2028 Arriving
Class of 2028 swearing in ceremony
Welcome to the Trojan Battalion

Change of Command - July 2024

Col Gil Juarez is relieved by Col Trace Perry as CO of the LA NROTC Consortium.
Prof. Frank Zerunyan and CDR Josh Ragadio witness the Change of Command ceremony.
Ensigns from the Class of 2024 congratulate Col Juarez on the completion of his Marine Corps service.

Spring 2024 Awards Ceremony

Battalion Change of Command. MIDN Matt Merone, '24 passes the guideon to MIDN Paradis, '25 as BNCO for the Fall 2024 semester.
The Operations Platoon, led by PCO Andrew Larratt, '24, wins the bi-annual platoon drill competition.
MIDN 1/C Sal Rodriquez, '24 presented with 2nd Marine Division Association award
MIDN 1/C James Cook, '24 with MIDN of the Year trophy.
MIDN 1/C Andrew Larratt, '24 celebrates the Operations Platoon drill competition win.
MIDN 1/C Anne Whelan '24 receives an award from the DAR

The Alumni League BOD adopted a Midshipman Battalion proposal to expand our annual office sword award program.  The following seniors were recognized for their superior performance based on criteria set by the Unit and Battalion staffs. 

  • Parker Sword:  MIDN 1/C Blake Harrison
  • Surface Warfare Officer Sword: MIDN 1/C William Durban
  • Submarine Officer Sword: MIDN 1/C Grant Addington 
  • Student Naval Aviator Sword: MIDN 1/C Max Jenson
  • Marine Officer Sword: MIDN 1/C Sean Katzmannand 
  • Trojan Sword: MIDN 1/C Karl Kammereck
League President James Hull presents the Trojan Sword to MIDN 1/C Karl Kammereck, '24

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