CADET COMMAND AND STAFF
Battalion Staff
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Battalion Commander
c/LTC Bobby Bavongkhoun
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Favorite Team: Armed Drill
Favorite Event(s): Weekly Staff Meetings About Me & What I Do: A warm greetings! I’m Bobby Bavongkhoun and I’m the Battalion Commander (BC) for the 2022/2023 school year! As the BC, I oversee all functions and actions within the battalion including providing advice and guidance towards staff and leadership alike in the planning and execution of events and missions towards reaching our goals. Prior I was the S1 for two years and the XO for the previous year. When I’m not hogging all the paperwork, I find myself to be indulging in my hobbies. I’m a huge gamer but I also do a lot of creative activities such as drawing, video editing, photography and much more! I am more than willing to lead you all in helping create a memorable, fun, and impactful program to pursue your passions and help you grow as an individual and become inspirational leaders! Trademark: Chinese Straw Hat, Clapbacks & Workaholic |
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Deputy Commander
c/MAJ Davis Pfister
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Favorite Team: Armed Drill
Favorite Event: Armed Exhibition About Me & What I Do: Hey y’all! My name is Davis Pfister and I’m going to be the Deputy Commander for the coming year. I oversee the staff operations regarding logistics and supply, public affairs, and finance. I assign tasks to each of the staff officers, as well as check progress to assure all work is done efficiently and on time. Outside of my staff work, I was chosen as the drillmaster of this Battalion, and have been focusing on marching drill for every year I’ve been at Kearny. I am the Armed Drill Team Commander, I’m on Varsity Color Guard, and I’ve participated, led, and taught rifle at every level since I joined as a freshman. I know a lot about leadership and I’m really excited to pass that knowledge to you. Overall, I’m very excited for what’s in store, and I think this year’s going to be a great year. I look forward to working with all of you guys next year, especially those of you who happen to be a part of the Armed Drill Team. Trademark: Rifles and Being Disappointed |
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Battalion Executive Officer
c/MAJ Sarahi Lopez
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Favorite Team: Regulation
Favorite Event: JCLC About Me & What I Do: HELLO EVERYBODY!!! I'm Sarahi Lopez, and I'll be your battalion executive officer (XO) for the 22-23 school year. As XO, I'm in charge of overlooking staff duties and making sure that the battalion runs smoothly along with the rest of the staff team. Before becoming XO, I was S-2 which I was in charge of creating risk assessments and helping with scholarship search. Besides being involved in JROTC I'm also in Girl Scouts, Kearny Swim team, and Wahupa Upward Bound. When I'm free (which is really rare), I usually like to draw, listen to music, or play video games. I am open to having a conversation with anyone at any time! Trademark: Cakepops |
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Battalion Command Sergeant Major
c/CSM Kaila Stolz
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Favorite Team: Raiders / UDT
Favorite Event(s): Sleep and More Sleep About Me & What I Do: Magandang araw! My name is Stolz and I will be the Cadet Command Sergeant Major for the 22/23 academic year. As CSM, I will be overseeing your Company 1SGs and the Team Commanders. Prior to holding the CSM rank, I held the Company 1SG position for two consecutive semesters (Worth Every Hour; SO Alpha/Delta). I’ve been involved with Regulation, Fancy Drill, and Raiders along with the new Unarmed Drill Team. I intend to be a resourceful and diligent SNCO whilst maintaining the Army values and my own core beliefs. Outside of JROTC, I keep active in the gym and read books. Work hard, watch closely, and stay motivated! Trademark: Caffeine, Dark Clothing, & CEO of Never Telling People My First Name |
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Battalion S-1: Personnel
c/CPT Jake Hankins
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Favorite Team: Academic Team
Favorite Event: Weekly Staff Meetings About Me & What I Do: Hello hello! My name is Jack Hankins, and I will be your S-1 for the 2022-23 school year. As the S1, I handle most of the paperwork for events and cadets as well as managing JUMS to make sure all the information is updated and reflected correctly. Funny story, I never actually filled out a Staff Application form and was appointed personally to the position of S1 by our former AI, 1SG Rice. For that I am grateful, and will do my best to make sure all the cadet info is reflected accordingly. On another note, experience wise, I have been involved with Charlie CO for two semesters, with the latter serving as a Platoon SGT. I’m also involved in Scouting, run Cross Country, and Swim in the spring. Trademark: perpetually busy |
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Battalion S-2: Security
c/CPT Vincent Myers
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Favorite Team: Raiders
Favorite Event: Cadet Picnic About Me & What I Do: Hello there, my name is Myers. I'm your S-2 for the 2022-2023 school year. I'll be looking over the safety and transportation for events. Before I was in S-2 I was company commander for bravo. Outside of ROTC I'm captain for the cross country and long distance track team and ACE. Hope everyone is staying safe, if you see me say hi. Trademark: "join cross country" |
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Battalion S-3: Operations
c/MAJ Shawn Julianda
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Favorite Team: Regulation
Favorite Event: Drill Competitions About Me & What I Do: What’s up! I’m Shawn Julianda, I am the S-3 for 22-23 school year! As the Battalion S-3, I am in charge of maintaining information from all events and operations. Prior to being S-3, I was the S-3 Assistant and a Platoon Sergeant for Delta Company. I’ve been a part and competed with the Regulation, Armed Drill, and JV Color Guard teams. Apart from JROTC, I am a manager for Kearny’s girls’ volleyball team and play on Kearny’s boys’ team. I look forward to working with you all and you’ll most likely see me at nearly every event. I have no doubt that this year will be a successful one for the Komet Battalion! Trademark: Bee |
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Battalion S-4: Logistics
c/CPT Elijah Meckler
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Favorite Team: Archery
Favorite Event: Cadet Picnic About Me & What I Do: Hello. I’m Meckler, the Battalion S-4 for the 2022 to 2023 school year. As S-4 I handle everything to do with supply, like organizing and distributing uniforms along with other logistical things. Previously, I have been a Supply Sergeant and also S-4 Assistant so I know what I'm doing (I Think). I have a basic understanding of Regulation and I’m part of the Archery team even though I'm not the best. When I’m not doing anything School or JROTC related I'm kicking back doing absolutely nothing so I’m always down to do anything. I look forward to working with all of you this year. And Remember “Nothing ever gets easier, you just get the hang of it.” - c/2LT Kreschmer Trademark:”Meckler” |
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Battalion S-5: Public Affairs
c/CPT Kaylee Foyer
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Favorite Team: Color Guard
Favorite Event: Color Guard Competition About Me & What I Do: Sup. I’m known as Foyer, the Battalion S-5 for the 2022/2023 school year. I handle our public affairs, meaning that I ensure the information regarding our program is up to date and keep our website and social media posted on events that will and have happened. One of the most important aspects in doing my job properly, and personally my favorite part, is taking photos of events and the like. As mentioned above, I am on the varsity Color Guard team. Outside of JROTC, I am on the swim team, and am doing the things that I do. I hope to have a great school year working with you all. Foyer out. Trademark: The one who looks like they don’t belong there. |
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Battalion S-6: Finance / IMIN
c/CPT Thanh Nguyen
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Favorite Team: Regulation
Favorite Event: Hangout, eat and sleep. About Me & What I Do: Ey, what’s good?! I’m Thanh and I also go by Yumi. I’m your S-6 this 22-23 school year. I’ll be in charge of finance, saur technically I’m the richest staff member. But outside of JROTC, I am a member of Kearny Badminton team (I’m not flexing but we keep winning tournaments). You can say that “Delta is always the best company out there.” Hope y’all enjoy this school year and stay safe!! Trademark: U better join badminton or else… |
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Company Leadership
Alpha Company
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Bravo Company
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Charlie Company
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Delta Company
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Team Commanders
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Academic Team
c/CPT Jack Hankins |
Archery Team
c/CPT Ayne Esquig |
Armed Drill Team
c/MAJ Davis Pfister & c/LTC Jonathan Obbanya |
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Aviation Team
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Color/Honor Guard
c/CPT Ava Jacobs |
Drum Corps
Pending... |
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Saber Team
Pending... |
Raider Team
c/CSM Kaila Stolz & c/2LT Luis Aguilar |
Regulation Team
c/LTC Bobby Bavongkhoun |
