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This week’s Firstie Friday post features MIDN 1/C Kaitlyn Dooley. Kaitlyn is from Doylestown, PA, and lived in Lyons Hall. She chose Notre Dame after attending an admitted students weekend, where she experienced and fell in love with the ND pride and the powerful campus community. She was greatly impacted by Notre Dame’s many rich traditions, such as singing the alma mater and visiting the Grotto. By the time the weekend was over, she had purchased a sweatshirt at the bookstore, which is her family’s way of committing to a college. Kaitlyn chose NROTC because she wants to be a part of something bigger than herself, and something that can challenge her to be the best possible version she can be.

Within the Battalion, Kaitlyn has served in multiple leadership roles. She has been a C2 Squad Leader, the C2 Platoon Commander, and she is currently serving as our Battalion Commanding Officer. Outside of the Battalion, Kaitlyn is an active member of the campus community, participating in the Cyber Security Club.
Kaitlyn’s most memorable experience in NROTC has been volunteering at the food bank every Friday. The tradition is a great way to give back to the South Bend community and spend time bonding with other Midshipmen.

Kaitlyn wants to thank her family and friends for the support they have given her throughout her time here at Notre Dame.

Kaitlyn will graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and will commission as an Ensign in the US Navy, serving as a Cyber Warfare Engineer. by @ndnrotc

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The University of Notre Dame NROTC is proud to once again host our annual Naval Leadership Weekend (NLW) in 2027!

NLW brings together MIDN from across the country to learn leadership techniques and hard-won advice from officers and senior enlisted leaders across the United States Navy and Marine Corps.

📅 Dates: 29-30 JAN 2027
✍️ Registration: Open now through 18 NOV 26

For more information, visit our website:
https://nrotc.nd.edu/nlw/ by @ndnrotc

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251 years on the watch. ⚓🌊

From October 13, 1775 to today, the U.S. Navy has stood strong on the core values of honor, courage, and commitment. Today, Notre Dame Naval ROTC celebrates 251 years of naval service and excellence.

Happy 251st Birthday to the United States Navy! by @ndnrotc

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This week’s Firstie Friday post features MIDN
1/C Timmy O’Toole. Timmy is from Chicago, Illinois, and lives in O’Neill Family Hall. He has always wanted to attend Notre Dame, and says that campus has long felt like a second home. Timmy chose NROTC because he wants to serve in the Marine Corps and provide the leadership and guidance that young Marines need
and deserve.

Within the Battalion, Timmy has served in many leadership roles. He has been B2-1 Squad Leader, Battalion Sergeant Major, and Flyin’ Irish Captain. Additionally, he will serve as Bravo Company Commander this spring. Outside of the Battalion, Timmy is an active member of the campus community, serving as an O’Neill Hall Resident Advisor and participating in Campus Ministry.

Timmy’s most memorable experiences in NROTC were practicing for and performing his company’s Navy Ball dance during his freshman year.

Timmy will graduate with Bachelor’s degrees in Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics and Theology, and will commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. He wants to thank his family and friends, the many great role models he’s had, and his mentors. He also wants to thank everyone who has poured their hearts and time into him and pushed him to be the best version of himself. by @ndnrotc

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This past Wednesday, the Battalion’s Marine Option midshipmen conducted their Land Navigation Exercise. Navigating through the woods, midshipmen tested their ability to read terrain, plot accurate bearings, and move confidently between points using only a map and compass. These fundamentals remain essential for future Marine officers and directly prepare them for the land navigation evaluation at Officer Candidate School. by @ndnrotc

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Huge congratulations to our 1/C MIDN on their Service Assignments!

The following MIDN will be entering the Silent Service:

MIDN 1/C Brashear
MIDN 1/C Kim
MIDN 1/C Klemz
MIDN 1/C Logan by @ndnrotc

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Huge congratulations to our 1/C MIDN on their Service Assignments!

The following MIDN will be serving as Surface Warfare Officers - Nuclear:

MIDN 1/C Free
MIDN 1/C Lusky
MIDN 1/C Soyster-Heinz by @ndnrotc

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Huge congratulations to MIDN 1/C Lee on his Service Assignment! He will serve as a Naval Nuclear Reactors Engineer! by @ndnrotc

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Huge congratulations to MIDN 1/C Castrillon-Lee on her Service Assignment! She will be joining the Aviation community as a Student Naval Aviator! by @ndnrotc

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Huge congratulations to our 1/C MIDN on their Service Assignments!

The following MIDN will be serving as Surface Warfare Officers:

MIDN 1/C Francisco
MIDN 1/C Johnson
MIDN 1/C McCarthy
MIDN 1/C Rough by @ndnrotc

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This week’s Firstie Friday post features MIDN 1/C Harrison Barkley. Harrison hails from Reston, Virginia, and lived in St. Edward’s Hall. He chose to attend Notre Dame because of the excellent academics that push him to be great, and the powerful school community. He says that Notre Dame is a special place, and he loves to see the crowds of alumni who bring their families up for Notre Dame football. Harrison chose NROTC because he wants to serve in the Marine
Corps, make a positive impact on peoples’ lives, and lead alongside some of the best the military has to offer. He is humbled and grateful for the opportunity to receive a Marine Option scholarship and looks forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead at The Basic School and beyond.

Within the Battalion, Harrison has played a significant leadership role, serving as A1-1 Squad Leader and Battalion Command Fitness Leader. Additionally, he will serve as Battalion Operations Officer this spring. Outside of the Battalion, Harrison is an active member of the campus community, serving as the Irish Rover Newspaper webmaster and Notre Dame Right to
Life Director of Education. He also interns with the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture, and participates in the Climbing Club.

Harrison’s most memorable experiences in NROTC have been the Montford Point challenge at OCS, and learning about the nuclear navy on board the USS Wyoming during his summer cruise.

Harrison will graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and will commission
as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. by @ndnrotc

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Thinking about your path to commissioning? As of October 1st, applications are open for the NROTC Preparatory Program.
How the 5-year pipeline works:
• Year 1: Academic foundation at Holy Cross College (100% fully funded)
• Years 2–5: Active 4-year NROTC scholarship at Notre Dame
• End Result: Notre Dame degree + Active-Duty Navy Commission
Details and application links are available via the link in our bio. by @ndnrotc

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