Fighting Mules Battalion, UCM Army ROTC

Congratulations to our Fighting Mules Battalion Cadets who competed for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge!

The GAFPB challenged our Cadets physically and mentally through a series of demanding events that test fitness, marksmanship, and military skill. We are proud of everyone who represented FMB and took on this unique military challenge.

Senior Spotlight: Cadet Gabriella Vaupel ⭐️

Cadet Vaupel is majoring in English Literature with a minor in Military Science, and she is from Montreal, Missouri. After college, she plans to travel, enjoy life with her partner and cats, and continue her education in the near future.

In the military, Gabriella is currently serving in the National Guard and will be commissioning into Active Duty Medical Services this May. During her ROTC experience, she has appreciated the mentorship from cadre and the opportunities that helped her grow. Some of her favorite memories include competing in challenges and building strong friendships with Sydni and Madelyn, making her time in the Fighting Mules Battalion truly unforgettable.

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, cadets from the UCM Fighting Mules Battalion competed in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The event serves to honor the courage, sacrifice, and endurance of the service members who endured the original march. Congratulations to Cadets Labbe, Stout, May, Gardner, FitzPatrick, Crowder, and Thierbach for representing UCM Army ROTC with professionalism and resilience.