UF Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps

Today for leadership lab, we held the Change of Command ceremony to finish out the year. MIDN Pugh passed on CO responsibilities to MIDN Clavijo and MIDN Fahey passed on CMC responsibilities to MIDN Buckles. Thank you to the Spring 2024 triad(MIDN Pugh, Brock(XO), and Fahey) for all your hard work and commitment to the unit. We look forward to seeing what the Fall 2024 triad(MIDN Clavijo, Bonenberger(XO), and Buckles) has in store for the battalion next semester!

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

9 May 2024 - UF NROTC had the privilege of hosting HSM-48 at the University of Florida. HSM-48 is based in Jacksonville, FL, and took the time to land two MH-60R helicopters onto Flavet Field. Midshipmen were afforded the opportunity to ask the pilots and crew members questions about their role in the Navy.

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

Congratulations to MIDN 4/C Justin Murray for receiving the Midshipman of the month award for March! He demonstrated outstanding athletic performance by winning an event at the Major Mo Navas Challenge at JU, while also showing a high level of maturity and professionalism throughout the month. His commitment and hard work are an excellent example for all of his peers.

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

The pickleball tournament was this weekend! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported UF NROTC! Congratulations to our winners, LT Pecor and his wife Courtney!

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

Yesterday morning, our Midshipmen brought intensity to the field! We showcased our skills as we went head-to-head with UF AFROTC in an exhilarating game of flag football. Good game and great work to all the players! Final score: 13-14.

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

Congratulations to our newest commissioned officer, ENS Borden! ENS Borden has been an integral part of our unit, always being there when needed, inspiring others, and demonstrating a high level of leadership. ENS Borden will be starting his training in Pensacola, Fl to become a Naval Aviator. Fair winds and following seas!

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

This past weekend, UF NROTC had the privilege to participate with JU NROTC in their 3rd annual Major Moises “Mo” Navas challenge. JU NROTC organizes this event annually to honor the legacy of Major Navas who commissioned into the Marine Corps as a 2nd Lt. from JU in 2010 and tragically made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting Islamic State militants in Iraq on March 8th, 2020. The challenge included various physical competitions such as weightlifting, squad endurance challenges, push-ups, and pull-ups where midshipmen pushed each other and themselves to their limits.

Thank you Jacksonville University NROTC Unit for inviting us to honor the life of Major Navas!

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

For the first time ever, our unit will be hosting the UFNROTC Sink or D**k Pickleball Tournament coming up on Saturday, April 6th! Everyone is welcome! Grab a partner, sign up, and pay via Venmo by April 1st. The cost is $10 to play, BUT the winners will receive a grand prize of $200!
Sign up link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRBgPdXTP5MZhr7EFYyaNyAsIJeaGNWuiODL4hIhxgE6l9WQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

The games will follow standard pickleball rules and be played on four hard surface courts in between Flavet Field and Graham Hall. Warmups start at 10:00am and the first games kick off at 11:00am. Come out and have some fun while helping fun the future of our unit!

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

After a rigorous boots-and-utes PT, MIDN 3/C Buckles was presented with the Midshipmen of the Month award! MIDN 3/C Buckles’ dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence were recognized as exemplary qualities that inspire his peers. Congratulations, MIDN 3/C Buckles, on this well-deserved achievement!

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

One UF ROTC student from each branch received a scholarship from the Rotary Club! Congratulations to MIDN 1/C Pugh for receiving the NROTC one and congrats to the other two cadets from .afrotc and !

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

Today, MIDN 1/C Pugh got the opportunity to inform and inspire students of Gainesville High School! He shared insight about the NROTC program, scholarship possibilities, and our very own UF NROTC unit!

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

This week during one of our PT’s, we elevated morale through some friendly competition! Our midshipmen played against UF AFROTC cadets in half court basketball games. At the end, the top 10 players from each ROTC branch competed against each other in a full court all-star game. It was a close game, but we came out with the win!

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

To kick off the semester, the battalion had a fun and competitive first lab! Each division teamed up with another division and split into fire teams for a game of capture the guidon!

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

With the start of the Spring 2024 semester, we would like to introduce the new battalion PAO division members! PAO is responsible for creating content that displays the activities and accomplishments of the unit and our midshipmen.

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

Over the Fall 2023 semester SSgt Foster studied abroad in Japan!

“This past semester I studied abroad in Osaka, Japan. From traveling around Osaka and the nearby areas, to early mornings hitting the pavements, one of my main goals was to stay engaged all the time. I played some Rugby, tackled climbing Mount Fuji, competed in a dorm tournament and I tested my strength. This was my second time in Japan so I made sure to link with some old friends and along the way I made a bunch more new friends. Experience is a valuable resource and provides us with many opportunities to learn and grow. As leaders training to earn a commission and become officers in our respective communities, the value and experience gained from studying abroad is well worth it and will help us broaden our tool boxes. We are in a peoples business and it’s important as future officers to hone our abilities interacting with as many people as we can to better serve those we will lead and be led by. Go Gators and Semper Fi to the best damn unit.” -SSgt Foster

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

Happy Holidays! 💙🧡

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

With the completion of the Fall 2023 semester, we would like to introduce the Spring 2024 battalion triad! The battalion triad is at the top of the midshipmen chain of command that works hard to ensure success and smooth operation of the unit.

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

The last 1/C Friday post is MIDN Smith! He just finished serving the battalion as the SAPS/MWR Chief. He will be the administration department head next semester!

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

UFNROTC has partnered with Alachua County Toys for Tots this holiday season to help families in need! These past weeks have been full of collecting toy donations, raising awareness, and making gift baskets for the kids!
Please see https://newberry-fl.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=0&nPreviewInd=0&nRedirectInd=3 for more information or to make a donation!

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

Next up for 1/C Friday is MIDN Sheahan! She just finished serving the battalion as the communications division officer. She will be the academics division officer next semester!

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

Next up for 1/C Friday is MIDN Smith! He just finished serving the battalion as the SAPS/MWR Chief. He will be the administration department head next semester!

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

This weeks 1/C Friday post is MIDN Quinones! He just finished serving the battalion as the SAPS/MWR division officer. He will be graduating and commissioning this month!

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

This mornings PT kicked off with MIDN awards for exceptional performance in the unit. MIDN Mangum received the MIDN of the month award. MIDN Kuennen and MIDN Prater were awarded with a certificate of commendation. Following the awards, the battalion played dodgeball! The losing division of each round performed a quick workout consisting of sprints, push-ups, squats, and Russian twists.

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]🐊

As we begin to close out the Fall semester, we held our Change of Command ceremony which celebrates the successes of the current semester’s triad and marks the beginning of a new era for UFNROTC! MIDN Hatfield, MIDN Jones, and MIDN Kuennen performed exceptionally in their positions as CO, XO, and CMC during Fall 2023. Taking over for the Spring semester is MIDN Pugh, MIDN Brock, and MIDN Fahey in those same titles. We are excited for the new triad and are grateful for the hard work and dedication that the outgoing team gave to the unit this past semester.

If you're interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]. 🐊

Since we had Thanksgiving Break this past week, we’d like to pick up where we left off and post another 1/C “Friday”! MIDN Pugh is currently serving the battalion as the Training Division GySgt. He will soon be the new battalion CO in the Spring semester!

If you're interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]. 🐊

We hope you all had a restful and fruitful Thanksgiving break! UFNROTC will be hosting yet another spirit night on November 30th at Chuy’s to keep fundraising money for our future JROTC drill event. Like previous spirit nights, this is a perfect opportunity to come out and support our efforts. All you have to do is show this flyer at the restaurant or enter the promo code UFNROTC at checkout for mobile orders! Thank you and we hope to see you at Chuy’s this Thursday!

If you're interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]. 🐊

Up next for our midshipmen spotlight is MIDN 4/C Schipf who is in the UF Judo club! The UF Judo club recently won a scrimmage against the UCF, USF, and Citadel Judo clubs where over 80 judoka competed. MIDN Schipf won his first match and has had the honor of being taught by a 2x State Yale judo champion, Sensei Walt Miller and senseis Ricardo Nieves and Diba Mani. The Gator Judo club continues to train for their next competition in the Spring!

If you're interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]. 🐊

Up next for our 1/C Friday Series is MIDN Prater! He is currently serving the battalion as the CFL Division Officer.

If you're interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected].🐊

Next Gator up for Throwback Thursday, and our first Submariner in this throwback Thursday series, is LTJG Leonard from our commissioning class of Spring’21! Leonard is currently serving as the Reactor Control Assistant onboard the USS Vermont in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii! Pictured are LTJG Leonard’s favorite memories from deployment and UFNROTC! 🐊⚓️

If you’re interested and want to hear more about our program, please call us at 352-294-0714 or the unit at 352-392-0973. Email us at [email protected]. 🐊