UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion

UTEP ROTC commissions adaptive, resilient officers who embody the Army’s values and are inspired to a lifetime of service to our nation and local communities.

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Just posted a photo @ El Paso, Texas https://t.co/2j9eHbtSr6

[UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion @UtepROTC]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/1LNIEQuu4w

[UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion @UtepROTC]

Today we honor and pay tribute to our Nation's Greatest Leaders from the past, the present, and the future. Happy President's Day!
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[UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion @UtepROTC]

UTEP ROTC starts its semester with Movement Techniques. It’s a great opportunity to teach the MS1s and have them participate in this lab. Keep it up MS1s! Ya’ll are awesome! ⛏

[UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion @UtepROTC]

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has inspired generations of Army leaders and today we commemorate his impact on the world and his effects on the generations of leaders still to come. #MLK

[UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion @UtepROTC]

The month of November was dedicated to Native American Heritage, bringing us the culture and tradition of those that have lived in these lands for centuries.

[UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion @UtepROTC]

“The willingness of American Veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” - Jeff Miller
Happy Veterans Day to those who have served & those currently serving! 🇺🇸

[UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion @UtepROTC]

Last week, our MS4 cadets went through their biggest test, Advance Camp. Although it wasn't the usual 1+ month at Fort Knox you were suppose to do, you put up with the COVID-19 version of this camp and pulled through till the end. We are all very proud of you! Picks Up! Dig Deep!

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Some pictures from the recording of the virtual thanksgiving parade last weekend! Good job to those cadets that volunteered to be apart of it for the El Paso Downtown Lions Club! Pick's up! ⛏ Thank you for allowing us to be apart of this El Paso Downtown Lions Club!

[UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion @UtepROTC]

The UTEP ROTC helped out the El Paso Downtown Lions Club paint and decorate their floats for the virtual thanksgiving parade. Helping out was a lot of fun and we were glad to be helping hands. Thank you for allowing us to help out El Paso Downtown Lions Club!

[UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion @UtepROTC]

The race isn't for the fast or the strong, but those who endure to the end. To be among the few victory is assured. To preserve is the greatest challenge to accept. Good job our 10 miler team for their outstanding performance on Sunday! Picks Up UTEP! ⛏ ⛏ ⛏

[UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion @UtepROTC]

Shout out to all the UTEP ROTC cadets for being recognized by the VFW Post for their selfless service in helping out during the 9/11 Remembrance Event. We’re proud of you all and thank you for what you did. Picks Up! ⛏ ⛏

[UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion @UtepROTC]

Last weekend UTEP ROTC had the 2020 Fall FTX. Within those 3 days they learned proper battle drill techniques and learned to work as a team with games throughout the event 💪🏼. We hope you all had a lot of fun 👏🏼 Picks Up, Dig Deep! ⛏

[UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion @UtepROTC]

UTEP ROTC had a success lab this week. The cadets learned the proper techniques and rules of TCCC and demonstrated in front of their instructors what they learned. It’s an important lab that involves saving a life on the battle field. Great job cadets! You all learn quick! ⛏

[UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion @UtepROTC]

Flash Back Friday to the 2019 Ranger Challenge! It was quite an experience to see these cadets push their minds and bodies to such high limits. What an awesome event and we hope to have many more exciting Ranger Challenges despite this pandemic we all face. Picks Up! Dig Deep!⛏

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UTEP is a university that shows pride in the diversity of it’s enrollment. Hispanic Heritage Month allows us to celebrate the culture and values of El Paso. September also allows us to celebrate the Hispanic American soldiers that protect our nation.

[UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion @UtepROTC]

Congratulations to all the MS4s that completed the 1st half of their advance camp this past weekend! 🎉 You all should be proud of what you accomplished these past 2 days! Let’s get ready for the 2nd half next month. We’re halfway there! Picks Up! ⛏💪🏽

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Shoutout to these Cadets that volunteered at the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger earlier this week! 👏🏽👏🏽 Ya’ll are the hearts and souls of the program, those that put others before themselves. Great Leaders! 💪🏽⛏

[UTEP ARMY ROTC Fighting Miner Battalion @UtepROTC]

Our Cadet Highlight this bi-week is CDT Timothy Schmidt! 🎉 He is an MS3 has excelled in the S6 shop and has excelled in our Lab 1 - Communication and Grenades as an assistant instructor. He has shown outstanding Leadership during PT. Keep up the good work Schmidt! Picks Up! ⛏

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Thank you to volunteers from UTEP ROTC and office of State Representative Lina Ortega for helping with food pantry! @UtepROTC @lina4texas