02/02/2026
Welcome Back Lab!!
On 30 January 2026, cadets from AUM, ASU, and Troy came together to have their first lab of the semester.
At the welcome back lab, cadets are briefed on rolls of the battalion, grooming standards, volunteer events, opportunities, etc. It allows everyone to understand the operations of the battalion.
There were also some awards given out at this lab. Firstly, the ranger challenge team was awarded coins and tabs for the hard work at the competition last weekend. Secondly, awards were given out for GPA. Bronze level recipients were cadets Brasher, Ochoa, Willet, Jones, and Coby. Silver level recipients were cadets Chaney, Crump, Larson, Turner, Madere, Batdorf, Crump, Nena, Rueda, Tate, and Cash. Gold level recipients were cadets Campbell-Thoms, Bero, Reynolds, Goldsmith, Vazquez, Quigley, Menefee, Reaves, Roland, Monforton, Clarkson, Butler, Tessalone, Wolmack, Griffin, Martinez, Sharpe, Patterson, Pacheco, Campbell, and Jackson. Thirdly, awards were given out for AFT scores. Bronze level recipients were cadets Crump, Martinez, Willet, Turner, Jones, and Tessalone. Silver level recipients were cadets Chaney, Moss, Butler, Larson, Dutcher, Nena, Havens, Stewart, Rueda, Sharpe, Reaves, and Pacheco. Gold level recipients were cadets Goldsmith, Larson, Brasher, Quigley, Menefee, Roland, Madere, Campbell, Batdorf, Coby, Ochoa, Monforton, Tate, Cash, Clarkson, and Bero.
Captain Gregory and Captain McKay were recognized for their hard work and earning badges. Mr. George was also recognized for his hard work and being a recipient of the Pete Hegseth award.
The Mustang Battalion is so excited for another great semester!
MUSTANGS, mount up!!