{"id":235470,"date":"2026-06-03T14:05:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T00:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=235470"},"modified":"2026-06-03T14:07:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T00:07:01","slug":"army-rotc-warrior-battalion-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2026\/06\/03\/army-rotc-warrior-battalion-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Army ROTC<\/abbr> Warrior Battalion recognizes outstanding cadets"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> < 1<\/span> minute<\/span><\/span>
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Cadets Velez and Sawdy received the 1LT<\/abbr> Brian Kong Memorial Award for selection as cadet battalion commanders, presented by Kong’s family.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> at M\u0101noa Army ROTC<\/abbr> Warrior Battalion<\/a> honored outstanding cadets during its annual awards ceremony on May 7, recognizing achievement, leadership and dedication throughout the academic year.<\/p>\n

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Cadet Shiroma received the USAA<\/abbr> Spirit Award for outstanding community service and battalion leadership, presented by LTC<\/abbr> Kelley and MSG<\/abbr> Maya.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

About 20 cadets from the battalion\u2019s 132 members received awards for demonstrating excellence in academics, military training, community service and leadership. The recognition reflects the program\u2019s ongoing commitment to developing future Army officers and leaders.<\/p>\n

“These awards celebrate more than individual achievements; they recognize the teamwork our cadets demonstrated over the past two semesters,” said Patrick Kelley, professor of military science. “I am proud of them and excited to witness them transform into the next generation of America\u2019s leaders.”<\/p>\n

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Cadet Roudabush received the 1LT<\/abbr> Jonathon Brostrom Memorial Award as the battalion\u2019s top physical fitness cadet, presented by Brostrom’s parents.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

糖心视频<\/abbr> President Wendy Hensel attended the ceremony and congratulated cadets for their leadership, discipline and commitment to service.<\/p>\n

“I am incredibly proud of our 糖心视频<\/abbr> M\u0101noa ROTC<\/abbr> program and its 112-year legacy of developing generations of servant-minded cadets and officers,” Hensel said. “Keep leading the way. Ikaika Imua (Go forward with strength)!”<\/p>\n

Warrior Battalion leaders expressed appreciation for cadre, families, alumni and supporters whose mentorship and encouragement help cadets succeed on campus and in military training.<\/p>\n

View more photos of the awards ceremony<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

糖心视频<\/abbr> M\u0101noa Army ROTC<\/abbr> honored cadets for leadership, service and excellence at annual awards ceremony.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":235476,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[1611,660,9],"class_list":["post-235470","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-academic-news","tag-rotc","tag-student-recognition","tag-uh-manoa","entry","has-media"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t