University of Kentucky Army ROTC

Army ROTC is the University of Kentucky’s premier leadership program that enhances student leaders 1. We do not control content posted by friends and fans.

Our Mission; why we exist: To empower students to become leaders and commission as officers in the United States Army.

2. Our Vision: The University of Kentucky's premier Leader Development Program producing trained, adaptable leaders of character with a passion for service to our great nation.

3. Our Strategy; the BIG 5
- Recruit and retain the most talented men and women
- Train to a

chieve competent, confident and comfortable leaders
- Priority Management to properly balance academics, a social life, military training and personal development
- Communicate effectively and often to outline expectations and review performance
- Ambassador the University of Kentucky campus and Lexington community

4, Our Values; the guiding principles
- Army Values
- Creativity and innovation
- Servant Leadership
- Stewardship of Resources
- Relentless
- Competency and Confidence
- Standard Bearers
- Personal Responsibility in Doing Excellence (PRIDE)

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Posting Guidelines:

This is an open forum, where individuals are encouraged to express their views. Views expressed by individual users of this site are assumed to be the personal opinions of the person making the comment, unless otherwise stated. Professional standards of conduct must be adhered to by military personnel making comments on this site. Service members should adhere to social media policies established for members of their service. Administrator comments represent the Wildcat Battalion, acting as an authorized source of official information released on behalf of University of Kentucky Army ROTC. We may delete information posted to this page that violates our commenting policies. External link disclaimer:

The appearance of external hyperlinks (including advertising links) does not indicate endorsement by DoD, military services, or Wildcat Battalion of the linked site or of information, products, or services contained at such locations. Operational security (OPSEC):

All military personnel have a personal and professional responsibility to ensure information that could place service members in jeopardy or be of use to adversaries (including local criminal elements) is not posted to public websites. Sensitive organizational information, to include Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), should not be discussed on any public-facing website (including sites requiring usernames or passwords for access not located in the .mil domain). Such information includes, but is not limited to:

- Classified information
- Casualty information, before next-of-kin has been formally notified by the service concerned
- Information protected by the Privacy Act
- Information protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Information considered Essential Elements of Friendly Information (EEFI)
- For Official Use Only information (FOUO)
- Information identified on a current Critical Information List (CIL)
- Personally Identifiable Information (PII), when protection is required under applicable service-specific or DoD policies
- Sensitive acquisition or contractual information

University of Kentucky Army ROTC urges everyone to give careful consideration to what they reveal, intentionally or inadvertently, when participating in any public forum. We advise all service members, employees, and military family members to consider OPSEC when sharing information online. Moderation policy:

University of Kentucky Army ROTC reserves the right to remove comments containing: profanity; sexual innuendo; violation of U.S. laws and/or DoD and service-specific policies and regulations (copyright, HIPAA, Privacy Act, OPSEC, etc.); commercial activity (ie: advertising or "spam"); implied military endorsement of a commercial product; political party, or private organization; abusive language; personal attacks; or comments prejudicial to maintenance of good order and discipline. Disruptive comments will be removed. Repeated violations of this policy may result in action to block users from commenting on the site. Monitoring public use of this site:

This site, and comments to this site, are monitored by University of Kentucky Army ROTC staff. Additionally, the Army Web Risk Assessment Cell includes external official presences (EOPs) in its regular rotation of sites monitored for compliance with security requirements or signs of fraudulent or objectionable use. A list of registered Army external official presences is available at: http://www.army.mil/media/socialmedia/. A directory of Air Force social media sites is available at: http://www.af.mil/socialmedia.asp. Photos:

Typically, photos on our site are unofficial photos, taken by senior cadets or University of Kentucky ROTC Staff. Content is reviewed to ensure OPSEC or sensitive information is not disclosed, including any violations of personal privacy or protected personal information. There is no legal expectation of privacy in public spaces, where most official photography takes place. If you have concerns about a particular photo - or any other information posted to this site - please contact us to discuss your concerns.

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06/14/2026

Happy 251st Birthday U.S. Army and Happy Flag Day!

05/25/2026

UK Army ROTC honors the men and women who gave everything in service to this nation, whose sacrifice secured freedoms many of us live every day without thinking twice. May we never forget their courage and their sacrifice.

Photos from University of Kentucky Army ROTC's post

05/24/2026

Congratulations to 2LT Patton on commissioning into the United States Army Aviation branch. Your hard work, leadership, and dedication have earned you this moment, and the Wildcat Battalion is proud to see you take flight into the next chapter of your career.

Deeds not Words!

05/11/2026

Today, we recognize the hard work, discipline, and commitment of our newest Second Lieutenants as they take the oath and begin the next chapter of service to our nation. From cadets to commissioned officers, your leadership journey is only beginning.

Congratulations!

2LT Ageyi
2LT Brannon
2LT Damas
2LT Dietrich
2LT Fraser
2LT Goebel
2LT Reitter
2LT Wallis
2LT Whitman
2LT Wilson

The Wildcat Battalion is proud to call you our own. Congratulations, 2LTs!

05/04/2026

⭐️Big Blue Senior Spotlight⭐️

Our next senior spotlight is CDT Emily Whitman! CDT Whitman previously served as Battalion Commander and currently serves as Assistant S3! She is involved outside of ROTC with the UK Eventing Team, hiking, and scuba diving! Her favorite memory in the program was doing land navigation in a flood with her friends! CDT Whitman is branching Active Duty Signal Corps.

Hometown: Abingdon, VA
Major: Psychology
Minor: Criminology
Fun Fact: I’ve swam with hammerhead sharks

Want to learn more about how to join Army ROTC? Contact Allen Back!
Email - [email protected]
Phone Number - (859) 466-5473

05/03/2026

⭐️Big Blue Senior Spotlight⭐️

Our next senior spotlight is CDT Gabriel Wallis! CDT Wallis previously served as Operations SGM and currently serves as Alpha 1st PL! He is involved outside of ROTC playing pickleball and disc golf with his wife and son! His favorite memory in the program was the holiday party! CDT Wallis is branching Active Duty Finance Corps.

Hometown:
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor:
Fun Fact: I’m the third Peter in my family, and my son is the fourth

Want to learn more about how to join Army ROTC? Contact Allen Back!
Email - [email protected]
Phone Number - (859) 466-5473

05/02/2026

⭐️Big Blue Senior Spotlight⭐️

Our next senior spotlight is CDT Larry Wilson! CDT Wilson previously served as an Alpha Company 1SG and currently serves as BN S6! He is involved outside of ROTC playing intramural soccer! His favorite memory in the program was the ice cold push pop he got after doing the 12 mile foot march out of the field at CST! CDT Wilson is branching Active Duty Adjutant General Corps with a branch detail in Infantry.

Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY
Major: History
Minor: Coaching and Military Leadership
Fun Fact: I love landscaping

Want to learn more about how to join Army ROTC? Contact Allen Back!
Email - [email protected]
Phone Number - (859) 466-5473

05/01/2026

⭐️Big Blue Senior Spotlight⭐️

Our next senior spotlight is CDT Josie Walton! CDT Walton previously and currently serves as BN S9! She is involved outside of ROTC as a volunteer for the Beagle Freedom Project! Her favorite memory in the program was riding a Blackhawk at FTX with her friends! CDT Walton is branching Military Police in the Kentucky National Guard.

Hometown: Verona, KY
Major: Health Society and Populations
Minor:
Fun Fact: I’m a singer/songwriter!

Want to learn more about how to join Army ROTC? Contact Allen Back!
Email - [email protected]
Phone Number - (859) 466-5473

04/30/2026

MARCH BATTALION NEWSLETTER- SPRING FTX EDITION

This month’s newsletter highlights the Battalion’s ex*****on of Spring FTX at Fort Knox, where cadets demonstrated proficiency across tactical lanes, land navigation, and platoon-level operations. Additional features include the 600/1000 Pound Club, recognizing strength and discipline in physical readiness, and Mountain Man tryouts, which challenged cadets’ endurance and resilience. We also recognize our Hero of the Battle Cadets for outstanding performance in training and formally welcome our newly contracted cadets as they commit to the profession of arms.

This edition reflects the continued development, commitment, and professionalism across the Battalion. Deeds Not Words!

04/30/2026

⭐️Big Blue Senior Spotlight⭐️

Our next senior spotlight is CDT Arnav Sharma! CDT Sharma previously served as Bravo Company Commander and currently serves as BN S1! He is involved outside of ROTC in intramural sports such as soccer and volleyball. His favorite memory in the program was beating CDT Patton on the 2 mile run during their last AFT! CDT Sharma has not received a branch and will commission next year.

Hometown: Lexington, KY (Born in Nepal)
Major: Business Communication
Minor:
Fun Fact: I know how to play 4 different instruments

Want to learn more about how to join Army ROTC? Contact Allen Back!
Email - [email protected]
Phone Number - (859) 466-5473

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