Cameron cadets receive commissions, graduate and get branch assignments

Nine cadets in Cameron University's Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program have received their branch assignments.

The cadets received commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during an afternoon ceremony before being presented their degrees at Cameron's Commencement on May 8. Maj. Gen. Hope Rampy, commanding general of the U.S. Army Human Resources Command and a graduate of Cameron University herself, provided keynote remarks at the commissioning ceremony.

2nd Lt. Robyn Brown, Lawton-Fort Sill, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. She has received a branch assignment in Army Reserve Logistics.

2nd Lt. Raymond DePhillips, Elgin, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership. He has received a branch assignment as an active duty officer in Logistics.

2nd Lt. Maximiliano Espinosa, Lawton-Fort Sill, earned his Master of Science degree in Psychology. He has received a branch assignment as an active duty officer in the Medical Services Corps.

2nd Lt. Byron Farnsworth, Lawton-Fort Sill, earned a Master Science degree in Organizational Leadership. He has received a branch assignment as an active duty officer in the Medical Services Corps.

2nd Lt. Dalton Peak, Lawton-Fort Sill, earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Sports and Exercise Science. He has received an assignment in the Military Intelligence Corps, branch detail in the Infantry.

2nd Lt. Jeran Rivera, Lawton-Fort Sill, graduated from CU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. He has received a branch assignment as an active duty officer in the Infantry.

2nd Lt. Joshua Tripp, Elgin, earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. He has received a branch assignment as an active duty officer in the Medical Services Corps.

2nd Lt. Thomas Wade, Lawton-Fort Sill, earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Administration. He has received a branch assignment as an active duty officer in Finance, branch detail in the Chemical Corps.

2nd Lt. Earnest Watson, Yukon, earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. He has received a branch assignment in the Oklahoma National Guard Signal Corps.

All nine minored in military science during their studies at Cameron.

In addition to earning commissions, DePhillips, Espinosa and Tripp were honored as Distinguished Military Graduates, which recognizes cadets in the top 20 percent of national accessions.

Cadets in CU's Comanche Battalion must meet rigorous physical fitness demands, achieve satisfactory evaluations in leadership skills, support the community through various service-related activities, and, as seniors, serve as mentors to the junior class members, all while maintaining a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 and a 3.0 in military science courses.

For students seeking leadership skills, service opportunities, or a career in the military (active duty or reserve), Cameron University's ROTC program provides the pathway to achieving those goals. To learn more about becoming a member of the Cameron University's Comanche Battalion, contact the George D. Keathley Department of Military Science at 580-581-2340 or email [email protected].

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