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Congratulations to our newly commissioned second lieutenants!

2LT Kate Ann Amistad
2LT Taylor Benitez
2LT Gregory Emerson
2LT Malcom Joshua Jacobe
2LT Emmanuel A. Navarrete Mendoza
2LT Alosina Faliuiaiga Serah Niupulusu
2LT Tiffany Lee O’Connor
2LT Alexander William Staubs
2LT Isaac E. Velazquez

We look forward to witnessing their careers as officers in the Active Duty Army, the Army Reserve, and the Nevada National Guard. Double Down!

Photo Credits: CDT Millene Grace Azumbra

Congratulations to our Spring 2024 commissionees! Today we are highlighting Kate Ann Amistad, who will commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Active Duty Army. She is graduating with a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and will be going into the Armor Branch as a Branch Detail for the Adjutant General Corps.

What has ROTC taught you?
“Ego is the enemy. It’s important to believe in yourself, but when you believe you are better than you are, it will hold you back.” - CDT Amistad

Congratulations to our Spring 2024 commissionees! Today we are highlighting Emmanuel A. Navarrete Mendoza, who will commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Reserve. He is graduating with a bachelor’s in Psychology and will be going into the Ordnance Branch.

What has ROTC taught you?
“ROTC has taught me how to work in a wide array of environments, and given me a different outlook on leadership.” - CDT Navarrete

Congratulations to our Spring 2024 commissionees! Today we are highlighting Isaac E. Velazquez, who will commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Nevada National Guard. He is graduating with a bachelor’s in History and will be going into the Transportation Branch.

What has ROTC taught you?
“To stand firm, stand brave, and to stand with the army team. ” - CDT Velazquez

Congratulations to our Spring 2024 commissionees! Today we are highlighting Gregory Emerson, who will commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Nevada National Guard. He is graduating with a bachelor’s in Construction and will be going into the Ordnance Branch.

What has ROTC taught you?
“ROTC has taught me how to interact and understand many different types of people. ” - CDT Emerson

Congratulations to our Spring 2024 commissionees! Today we are highlighting Taylor Benitez, who will commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Active Duty Army. He is graduating with a bachelor’s in Geology and will be going into the Adjutant General Corps.

What has ROTC taught you?
“Pay attention to detail and be a good listener. ” - CDT Benitez

Congratulations to our Spring 2024 commissionees! Today we are highlighting Malcolm Joshua Jacobe, who will commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Nevada National Guard. He is graduating with a bachelor’s in Biochemistry and will be going into the Corps of Engineers.

What has ROTC taught you?
“ROTC has taught me many things. A leader of people, go work among a team, and to find creative ways to solve problems. But if there is one thing I can single out, it has taught me to explore new opportunities and to enjoy the unknown. ” - CDT Jacobe

Congratulations to our Spring 2024 commissionees! Today we are highlighting Tiffany Lee O’Connor, who will commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Reserve. She is graduating with a bachelor’s in Public Health and will be going into the Transportation branch.

What has ROTC taught you?
“ROTC has taught me how to become the leader that I strive to be and to never settle for mediocracy. ” - CDT O’Connor

Congratulations to our Spring 2024 commissionees! Today we are highlighting Alexander William Staubs, who will commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Active Duty Army. He is graduating with a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and will be going into the Quartermaster branch.

What has ROTC taught you?
“ROTC has taught me leadership, self discipline, and being a member of a team. I have learned a lot about confidence, hard work, and responsibility. I will always be appreciative of those who helped and mentored me.” - CDT Staubs

Congratulations to our Spring 2024 commissionees! Today we are highlighting Alosina Faliuiaiga Serah Niupulusu, who will commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Active Duty Army. She is graduating with a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and will be going into the Quartermaster branch.

What has ROTC taught you?
“Vouch for yourself, take care of your people, and have some patience.” - CDT Niupulusu