On Friday, December 06. The battalion celebrated the end of the semester with their annual Dining ceremony. This event included a social hour, dinner, toasts, and many challenges.
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SFS 6-Mile Hike
On November 20, The Wisconsin Naval ROTC Semper Fi Society completed a 6-mile ruck march. They departed from the unit at 0630, walking to the top of Bascom Hill and then taking the lakeshore path …
Marine Corps 249th Birthday Ceremony
On November 10th, the United States Marine Corps celebrated its 249th birthday. The battalion celebrated on the 14th of November with competition PT between our two departments. PT consisted of running the stairs of Camp …
Rear Admiral Hayamizu Takaaki Visit
On Tuesday, 12 NOV, Rear Admiral Hayamizu Takaaki, who is currently the Defense and Naval Attaché for the Embassy of Japan in the U.S., came to our unit and gave a presentation on the Japanese …
Color Guard at UW-River Falls Basketball Game
On Wednesday, 30 OCT, the UW-Madison NROTC Colorguard members presented the national ensign with the Navy and Marine Corps flags as compliments at the men’s basketball game against UW-River Falls. This game marked the beginning …
U.S. Navy 249th Birthday
On Tuesday, October 13, and Thursday, October 17, the Seabadger Battalion conducted a motto run and cake-cutting ceremony in honor of the United States Navy’s 249th birthday.
51st Annual Drill Meet
On September 28th, the UW-Madison NROTC Battalion hosted the 51st annual drill meet. This year 6 units participated in UAR (Urban Adventure Race), platoon, squad drill, color guard, rifle and pistol shooting, a pull-up competition, …
Spring Commissioning
Fair winds and following seas to our newly commissioned Ensigns and 2nd Lieutenants! On Saturday, May 11th, University of Wisconsin—Madison NROTC members were commissioned into the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Following an insightful …
Spring Ball Ceremony
On Saturday, April 27, Midshipmen, Officer Candidates, MECEPs, and Staff attended our annual Spring Ball. The evening consisted of a formal dinner, speeches, many awards, and lots of dancing. Bravo Zulu to all award recipients …
Joint Awards Ceremony
On Tuesday, April 30, Midshipmen, Officer Candidates, MECEPs, and Staff attended a Joint Awards Ceremony. All the ROTC units at UW-Madison came together to award outstanding Midshipmen and Cadets. Many of these awards were sponsored …