UNLV AROTC Blackjack Battalion

This past month, UNLV provided the MS4 Class the honor and opportunity to visit the Pearl Harbor Memorial and other important sites for their Staff Ride. The Cadets researched and delivered briefs on the actions the respective leaders took during the lead up and attack on Pearl Harbor.
During this time of the Staff Ride, the state of Hawaii was declared in a state of emergency and the MS4 Cadets assisted Soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division in setting up a shelter for those in need.

📸: CDT Do and CDT Llaneza

Last week, Blackjack Battalion conducted an Ambush training at the Platoon level. This lab provided Cadets familiarization with the characteristics and fundamentals of an ambush in preparation for Cadet Summer Training (CST).

Photo credits: CDT Do & CDT Llaneza

What did you do over the weekend?
Our Ranger Challenge Team competed at Fort Hunter Liggett against all schools within 8th Brigade and demonstrated individual Solider skills and team cohesion.

On February 05, 2026, Blackjack Battalion MS 1s and 2s conducted a Drill and Ceremony. This lab provided Cadets familiarization with basic facing and marching movements, but also familiarized them with customs and courtesies.

Photo credits: CDT Do, CDT Lampkin & CDT Llaneza

On December 5th, 2025, UNLV Army ROTC MSIVs and MSVs celebrated their branch results! Congratulations to all cadets who earned their branches and who showcased the dedication, professionalism, and leadership that brought them to this moment. We are proud of each future Army Officer and excited to see the impact they will make! 🎖️🇺🇸 🎉🔥

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

Back at it 💥 On September 2, UNLV Army ROTC started the semester strong with our first PT session! No better way to kick off the grind 💪🔥

Congratulations to our Spring 2025 commissionees! Today we are highlighting Malik Webb, who will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the National Guard. He is graduating with a Bachelors in History and will be going into the Military Police.

What has ROTC taught you?
“ROTC has taught me to never give up.” - CDT Webb

Congratulations to our Spring 2025 commissionees! Today we are highlighting Matteo Thibodeaux, who will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in Active Duty. He is graduating with a Masters in Data Analytics, and will be going into the Cyber Corps.

What has ROTC taught you?
“ROTC has taught me that leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room. It’s about listening, staying composed under pressure, and showing up for your team even when things get tough. It’s pushed me mentally, physically, and emotionally, and helped me discover what kind of leader I want to be.” - CDT Thibodeaux

Congratulations to our Spring 2025 commissionees! Today we are highlighting Malik Webb, who will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the National Guard. He is graduating with Bachelors in History and will be going into the Military police.

What has ROTC taught you?
“ROTC has taught me to never give up.” - CDT Webb

Congratulations to our Spring 2025 commissionees! Today we are highlighting Olga Taylor, who will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in Active Duty. She is graduating with a Masters in Business Administration, and will be going into the Quartermaster branch.

What has ROTC taught you?
“ROTC taught me the value of discipline, leadership under pressure, and the importance of teamwork in achieving shared goals.“ - CDT [name]