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 …
Annual Choker White Inspection
On Tuesday, March 23rd, Midshipmen, Officer Candidates, and MECEPs completed a Choker White uniform inspection. This uniform inspection is completed every spring in preparation for our Spring Ball Ceremony.
Spring Ship Selection
On Thursday, Feb 29. Hundreds of Midshipmen around the country selected what ship they would be deployed with within the next year. Officer Candidate Brooks selected the LHD 2 ESSEX stationed in San Diego. MIDN …
Tulane Drill Meet
The battalion traveled to Tulane University to participate in their 50th annual drill meet invitational. The meet consisted of platoon inspection, platoon drill, squad drill, and colorguard. Bravo Zulu to the unit, which took 12th …