CADET LEADERSHIP
FALL 2026
Cadet Marin Kleppe
Battalion Commander
From: Woodland Park, Colorado
Education Status: MS IV, Bachelors in Finance with a minor in Economics & Military Science
Future Plans: I plan to branch from active duty and to become an Adjutant General officer. I hope to get stationed at the 173rd in Italy and attend airborne and jungle school.
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BIO:
"I am from Woodland Park, Colorado, and am studying finance with a specialty in commercial banking. I am involved in the OU swim and Dive club, the OU running club, the ranger challenge team, the Army 10 miler team, and the Bataan Death March team. Some of my favorite activities to do are running, biking, snowboarding, hiking, baking, and traveling."
Cadet Seth Burney
Command Sergeant Major
From:
Education Status: MSIV, Bachelor
Future Plans:
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Cadet Marissa Mazzocchi
Battalion Executive Officer
From: Sudbury, Massachusetts
Education Status: MS IV, Bachelor in Psychology
Future Plans: After graduation, I plan to commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. I hope to branch Medical Service Corp and serve Active Duty. My goal is to continue developing as a leader and eventually pursue a career in psychology.
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BIO
"I am originally from Massachusetts and moved to Oklahoma to attend the University of Oklahoma. During my time at OU, I have been involved in Alpha Phi sorority, Army ROTC, and the Oklahoma Army National Guard. Outside of school and ROTC, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, working out, and traveling. My experiences throughout college have helped me grow as a person and a leader and have prepared me for the next chapter after graduation."
Cadet Avin Olvera
S1
From:
Education Status: MSIV, Bachelor
Future Plans:
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BIO HERE
Cadet Matthew Chalfont
S3 - Battalion Operations Officer
From:
Education Status: MSIV, Bachelor
Future Plans:
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BIO HERE
Cadet Noah Castleman
S4 - Supply Officer
From:
Education Status: MSIV, Bachelor
Future Plans:
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BIO HERE
Cadet Zane Westling
S5 - Community Engagement Officer
From:
Education Status: MSIV, Bachelor
Future Plans:
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BIO HERE
Cadet Samuel Marquez
S6 -Communications Officer
From:
Education Status: MSIV, Bachelor
Future Plans:
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BIO HERE
Cadet Colin Hurd
S8 - Financial Officer
From:
Education Status: MSIV, Bachelor
Future Plans:
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BIO HERE
Cadet Lily Gerecke
Cadet Public Affairs Officer (PAO)
From:
Education Status: MSIV, Bachelor
Future Plans:
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BIO HERE
Cadet Bryce Rule
Cadet Recruiting Operation's Officer (ROO)
From:
Education Status: MSIV, Bachelor
Future Plans:
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BIO HERE