University of Wisconsin Naval ROTC

Today, the Badger Battalion is honored to recognize MIDN 1/C De Geest.

A Computer Science major from Portland, Oregon, MIDN De Geest is pursuing a career in the Marine Corps as a Logistics Officer. Her favorite UW NROTC memories include completing the E-Course at the Colorado Drill Meet and participating in the Iowa FEX.

Her favorite summer training memories were doing IIT at Camp Pendleton and getting the opportunity to fly in a T-34.

Congratulations, MIDN De Geest, and thank you for your dedication to the Badger Battalion. We are excited to see all you accomplish in the Marine Corps.

Today, the Badger Battalion is honored to recognize MIDN 1/C Nies.

A Global Health major with minors in Health Policy and Urban Planning from Tiburon, California, MIDN Nies is pursuing a career as a Surface Warfare Officer, with the goal of possibly serving as a Tactical Action Officer aboard her ship. Her favorite UW NROTC memory was being part of the Endurance Team for the Colorado Drill Meet.

One of MIDN Nies’ most memorable UW experiences was serving as a Community Health Outreach Intern at the Nikumbuke Health and Learning Center in Lunga Lunga, Kenya. In this role, she helped educate women and girls on a variety of health topics, as well as English, math, and life skills.

Her favorite summer training memory was visiting the Maritime Officer Candidate School during the Foreign Exchange Cruise in Japan. While there, MIDN Nies had the opportunity to learn how Japanese cadets are trained as naval officers by participating in their daily routine, including reveille, kendo training, naval science classes, English language classes, and cutter practice.

Congratulations, MIDN Nies, and thank you for your dedication to the Badger Battalion. We are excited to see all you accomplish in the Surface Warfare community.

Today, the Badger Battalion is honored to recognize MIDN 1/C Brown.

A Data Science major from Denver, Colorado, MIDN Brown is pursuing a career as a Naval Aviator. His favorite UW NROTC memory is seeing midshipmen compete at the Colorado Drill Meet. His favorite Madison memory is rushing the field at Camp Randall after beating Washington. His favorite summer training memory was sitting in the cockpit of a P-8 during a training flight.

Congratulations, MIDN Brown, and thank you for your dedication to the Badger Battalion. We are excited to see all you accomplish in Naval Aviation.

Today, the Badger Battalion is honored to recognize MIDN 1/C Banerjee.

A Finance major from Green Lake, Wisconsin, MIDN Banerjee is pursuing a career in Marine Corps Artillery or Intelligence. His favorite memories from UW NROTC include the Colorado Drill Meet endurance race, Mardi Gras, and the Iowa FEX. His favorite summer training memory was graduating from OCS. A fun fact about MIDN Banerjee is that he is a beginner Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast.

Congratulations, MIDN Banerjee, and thank you for your dedication to the Badger Battalion. We are excited to see all you accomplish in the Marine Corps.

Last Thursday, April 30, Wisconsin Naval ROTC joined .badgers and for the annual Joint Awards Ceremony.

Midshipmen and cadets were recognized for their leadership, dedication, and outstanding performance throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our programs, and congratulations to all award recipients!

Today, the Badger Battalion is honored to recognize MIDN 1/C Pfeifle. A Mechanical Engineering major from Lake Forest, Illinois, MIDN Pfeifle is headed to Naval Aviation after commissioning. His favorite NROTC memory was the New Orleans drill meet, and his favorite summer training moment was being hoisted by a rescue helicopter at Whidbey Island. Congratulations, MIDN Pfeifle, and thank you for your dedication to the Badger Battalion!

On April 25, the Badger Battalion gathered for our annual Spring Ball, celebrating a year of leadership, service, and camaraderie. We extend our sincere thanks to our guest of honor, Col. John Hall, U.S. Army (Ret.), for attending and sharing his perspective with our midshipmen, and to the Wisconsin Naval ROTC Alumni Association for their continued support. It was a memorable night of tradition, reflection, and a reminder that the battalion can hold its own on the dance floor.

Altitude tested. Endurance proven.
Badger Battalion E-Team getting after it at the Colorado Drill Meet.

Precision. Discipline. Tradition.
Badger Battalion Color Guard representing at the Colorado Drill Meet.

Badger Battalion is proud to partner with AFROTC for our upcoming Blood Drive 🩸🇺🇸

Join us Monday, March 2nd from 12–5 PM at 1610 University Ave. Donations save lives and it only takes a small part of your day. Sign up with the QR code or link in bio.