USF Buccaneer Battalion NROTC

Last week, USF NROTC had the honor of commissioning 12 new officers into the Navy and Marine Corps. 🦅🌎⚓️

2ndLt Fernandez
ENS Neal
ENS Lieske
2ndLt Barnes
ENS Gunzelman
2ndLt Ware
ENS Reynolds
ENS Walker
2ndLt Tremblay
2ndLt Schulz
ENS Melendez Soares
2ndLt Maldonado

USF Marine Platoon took on the Battle of Fallujah course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

USF Marine Platoon took on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island—from SULEs, TDGs, and LRC to the E-Course, O-Course, 6 mile hike, rappel tower, and confidence course. Every challenge built leadership, resilience, and confidence while preparing them for OCS. They showed up ready to work, pushed past limits, and left stronger than they arrived. Semper Fi.

Honored to welcome Admiral Pottenburgh of NSTC to speak with our MIDN and MECEPS today. His insight, leadership, and experience continue to shape the next generation of Navy and Marine Corps officers. An incredible opportunity to learn, ask questions, and gain perspective from the top. ⚓️

Last week, our Navy Option MIDN spent two days training with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue—learning firefighting basics, CPR, first aid, and tourniquet use. They also took on tower climbs and firefighting PT, getting a real feel for the job. Training like this directly translates to the fleet, where damage control, emergency response, and lifesaving skills are critical. Solid experience and a great opportunity to learn from our hometown heroes.🔥🚒🧯

As the sun rose over Tampa Bay, your Buccaneer Battalion Marine Platoon put in the work with a 9-mile hike along Bayshore Blvd for Bulldog PT.