Steel Battalion Army ROTC
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Lehigh University is the host school for the Steel Battalion, with military science instruction conducted primarily at Lehigh University and some courses also available at Lafayette College and Kutztown University, Berks. Enrollment in to the Steel Battalion is open to students of all LVAIC schools in the Lehigh Valley. Students must be enrolled full-time in one of eleven nearby institutions and s
05/12/2026
Senior Spotlight‼️‼️
Cadet Spera is a recent graduate from Lafayette College with degrees in Geology and German with a minor in Environmental Studies. She will be joining the Army as an Active Duty Engineer Officer. She is Air Assault and Rappel Master qualified, and attended ProjectGO studying Swahili in East Africa. She also interned at European Command in Stuttgart, Germany. Here is what she has to say about her time in ROTC:
What is your favorite memory as a cadet in the steel battalion?
- “Being encouraged by my team during rucks to push myself the furthest I ever have physically and mentally also getting breakfast or dinner after and our team bonding nights. In the process I’ve made lifelong friends who have mentored me and changed my life. I wouldn’t be here without them!”
What is the most valuable lesson you have learned as a cadet?
- “Our failures lead to our successes. Get back up because real courage is continuing through fear.”
What are you most looking forward to about your future as an Army officer?
- “Helping and leading others. Also do some cool stuff to contribute to the future Mom Lore.”
04/14/2026
Next up, CDT Henry!
Cadet Henry is a recent graduate from Moravian University with a degree in Psychology. He will be joining the Army as an Active Duty Infantry Officer. He is an AA Honor Grad, and completed both the Army Ten-miler and Gettysburg Half Marathon twice. Here is what he has to say about his time in ROTC:
What is your favorite memory as a cadet in the steel battalion?
“Being RT Captain”
What is the most valuable lesson you have learned as a cadet?
“To continue striving for excellence each and every day, and to remain humble”
What are you most looking forward to about your future as an Army officer?
“Im looking forward to taking command of a PLT”
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