Bay State Battalion Army ROTC

On Wednesday, May 13, Worcester Polytechnic Institute celebrated the 2026 Bay State Battalion ROTC Commissioning Ceremony as 19 graduating cadets officially transitioned into Second Lieutenants in the United States Army. 🇺🇸🎉

The ceremony, held in Alden Hall on WPI's campus, marked a major milestone for these new Army Officers as they took their oath and received their gold bars. Congratulations to the Army's newest leaders as they begin their journeys of service to our Nation and leadership excellence! 🫡🌟

📸 : Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)



U.S. Army Cadet Command (ROTC) | 2nd "Freedom" Brigade Army ROTC | U.S. Army

Last weekend, all MS4s participated in a battlefield staff ride at Gettysburg, in Pennsylvania, where they learned about the Battle of Gettysburg and leadership lessons as future officers. Walking the ground where history was made, it was indeed a great experience for the entire group.

Senior Spotlight Post, Part 2!

With graduation and commissioning just around the corner, we want to take this time to highlight our MS4s as they finish up their final semester of college and prepare to embark upon their careers as Army officers!

Next up, we are highlighting Cadets Thompson, Saunier, Mokonchu, Lopes, McGraw, Parish, Doroski, Isaac, and Cholpon.