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Since as early as 1870, the Army ROTC program at the University of Delaware has been responsible for commissioning college graduates as 2nd Lieutenants into the US Army and have fought in every major US conflict since the Spanish-American War. "The Army defines leadership as influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation, while operating to accomplish the mission and improve th
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Today the Blue Hen Battalion consists of students from the following schools:
University of Delaware, Delaware State University, Wilmington University, and Lincoln University.
05/27/2026
As we wrap up the semester, we want to highlight some of the accomplishments and events from the 2025–2026 school year. Over the course of the year, the battalion’s overall AFT score increased. Cadets continuously developed and improved their individual land navigation skills while sharpening their tactical and leadership abilities through training and labs. We also celebrated the year at our Military Ball, and later recognized the hard work and dedication of our cadets during the awards ceremony. universityofdelaware
05/22/2026
Blue Hen Army ROTC Class of 2026 built on discipline, driven by purpose, destined to lead. 🫡
05/22/2026
CDT Addison Garrett
CDT Garrett is graduating with a mechanical engineering degree. He will be joining the Pennsylvania Army reserves as an engineering officer. He also plans to continue his education at the University of Delaware and pursue a masters degree in engineering.
He wants to be able to have a positive impact at any unit he serves at and attend specialty schools. His favorite memory of ROTC was family day at basic camp. Addison also was a member of the men’s rowing team at UD.
Great work Addison we cannot wait to see all your accomplishments.
05/21/2026
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT!!!
CDT Owen Spahr
CDT Spahr will be graduating in December with a degree in nutrition and dietetics. He plans to join the Wisconsin national guard as an armor officer and pursue a masters degree in nutrition.
His goals are to increase his unit readiness through physical fitness and attention to detail in standards. His favorite memory in ROTC is ranger challenge competition.
Congrats Owen you’re going to do great things!
05/21/2026
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT!!!
CDT Trevor Kim
CDT Kim will be joining the New Jersey national guard as an infantry officer. He plans to attend graduate school and find a job in New York City.
He wants to Become competent in the skills and tasks assigned to him and be a good leader to his platoon. His favorite memory from ROTC is flying the Blackhawks to FTX.
Good luck & congrats Trevor!
05/19/2026
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT!!!
CDT Andrea Pyle
CDT Pyle will be graduating with a criminal justice degree and a military leadership minor. She will be going active duty as a logistics officer. Her military goals include going to airborne school and being a great leader and mentor to soldiers.
Her favorite memory from ROTC is the bus rides home from FTXs and doing the Norwegian ruck with her friends.
Great job Andrea we’re so excited for you!
05/18/2026
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT!!!
CDT Eddie Goutink
CDT Goutink will be graduating in December with a finance degree. He will be going active duty as a logistics officer. He is eager to make a career out of the Army, meet great people, and take care of soldiers.
His favorite memory during ROTC was branch night. Getting to find out his beach and complement with his class members was very memorable.
Congrats Eddie! We are so proud of you!
05/18/2026
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT!!!
CDT Nate Karwatka
CDT Karwatka is graduating with a major in operations management a minor in military leadership. He is going active duty as a field artillery officer and will be stationed at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii.
During his time in the army he is looking forward to expanding his skill set and lead soldiers well. His favorite memories from ROTC are graduating air assault school, earning the GAFPB with his Dad and brother, and competing at Ranger Challenge competition weekends.
Congrats Nate you are going to do great things!
05/13/2026
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT!!!
CDT Seth Kissell
CDT Kissell is graduating with a major in international relations a minor in European studies. He will be joining the PA national guard as a logistics officer. One of his military goals is to earn the President’s 100 tab.
His favorite memories of ROTC are getting to fly in Osprey to JFTX and eating freeze dried ice cream in the field.
Can’t wait to see all you have ahead of you Seth!
05/08/2026
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT!!!
CDT Cory Yurkovic
CDT Yurkovic is graduating with a history major and an Arabic and military leadership minor. He is going active duty infantry and will be stationed at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii.
He hopes to get to do his Infantry PL time then to company commander, and eventually be a foreign area officer focusing on the Middle East and North Africa.
His favorite ROTC memory was seeing how our Ranger Challenge team got better each year and seeing how all the hard work paid off at the competition.
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