As the United States Army commemorates its 250th birthday this June, the University of Guam proudly highlights the accomplishments of its Senior Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps program, a cornerstone in preparing graduates to serve in military and civilian leadership roles at home and abroad.

The UOG Senior Army ROTC program began commissioning officers in 1982 and has commissioned 625 officers over the last 43 years, each bringing leadership, service, and public value to both military and civilian spheres. 

Today, the program continues this proud tradition through the efforts of its cadets, cadre, and alumni.

This year, sixteen members of UOG’s Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2025 graduating class were commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army during a ceremony on May 24. 

The new officers will serve across the Active Duty and Reserve components, representing a wide range of Army branches including Medical Service, Military Intelligence, Military Police, Armor, Ordnance, Quartermaster, Transportation, and Signal Corps.

"The University of Guam is proud to help develop the next generation of Army officers, leaders who will serve with distinction both in uniform and in their communities,” said UOG President Anita Borja Enriquez. “As we recognize the Army’s 250th anniversary, we also celebrate the Triton Warrior Battalion’s long-standing contribution to public service and professional leadership."

Established on October 19, 1979, UOG’s Senior Army ROTC program commissioned its first officers in 1982. 

It was later designated as the Triton Warrior Battalion in 1994, a name that reflects the spirit and strength of its cadets. 

Over the decades, the battalion has earned national distinction, receiving the prestigious Douglas MacArthur Award as the nation’s top Senior Army ROTC program in 2002 and again in 2016.

The UOG Senior Army ROTC experience combines academic studies with rigorous military leadership training. Cadets graduate with bachelor’s degrees while gaining critical leadership, decision-making, and team-building skills. 

The program also offers unique opportunities for cadets, including paid internships, advanced military training in the continental U.S., annual field exercises, and international cultural exchanges.

Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2025 UOG Senior Army ROTC Commissioned Officers:

2LT Brian Jay Garcia Canlas, Quartermaster Corps, Active Duty B.S. in Criminal Justice with minors in Public Administration and Military Science Distinguished Military Graduate (DMG) – Ranked top 20% nationwide of Army officers commissioned for the year.

2LT Gabriel Sazon Castro, Medical Service Corps, Active Duty Bachelor of Science in Health Science; Exercise Science with a minor in Military Science

2LT Nåpu Frank Baleto Cruz, Quartermaster Corps, Active Duty Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Military Science

2LT Marc Ethan Delfin, Quartermaster Corps, Active Duty Bachelor of Science in Biology: Bio-Medical with a minor in Military Science

2LT Christian Joseph Delgado, Quartermaster Corps Active Duty Master of Public Administration

2LT Jordan Thomas E. Diego, Ordnance Corps, Active Duty Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Military Science

2LT Johnsey Venus Hagel, Armor, Active Duty Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Administration with a minor in Military Science

2LT Jerrid Shane Greer Igisaiar, Military Police Corps, Reserve Force Duty Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Administration with a minor in Military Science

2LT Marvin Mitchell Diaz Leon Guerrero, Quartermaster Corps, Active Duty Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Military Science

2LT Khloe Ann Camia Miranda, Military Intelligence Corps, Reserve Force Duty Bachelor of Science in Biology: Bio-Medical with a minor in Military Science

2LT Leimana Bernise Rolinski Naholowa’a, Signal Corps detailed to Armor branch, Active Duty Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Military Science

2LT Kevin Ashley Pineda Paat, Medical Service Corps, Active Duty Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting with a minor in Military Science

2LT Kyle Andre Pineda Paat, Medical Service Corps, Active Duty Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business with a minor in Military Science

2LT Cody Jurel Junsay Villegas, Signal Corps, Active Duty Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts with a minor in Military Science

2LT Gavin Sablan Whitt, Military Police Corps, Reserve Force Duty Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts with a minor in Military Science

2LT Arren Jacob Dueñas Yatar, Transportation Corps, Active Duty Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business with a minor in Military Science

“It is an incredible honor to commission this outstanding group of Army officers during such a historic milestone – the Army’s 250th year of defending our Nation,” said LTC Neil Armstrong, Professor of Military Science. “These Cadets have demonstrated exceptional leadership potential, character, and commitment and they will go on to serve with distinction in uniform. Our mission here at UOG Senior Army ROTC is to develop leaders of Character for our Nation and our island of Guam.”