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Mr. Kenneth H. Fenoglio ’70

March 22, 2022 by amy.thompson

Fenoglio ’70, obtained his BBA in Marketing from Texas A&M, MS from Abilene Christian, and deployed under the US Army to Thailand. He was a member of Company C-2, XO of the Ross Volunteers, active in MSC organizations, and named Outstanding Company Commander. During a 47-year career, Mr. Fenoglio helped steer AT&T’s people and culture through multiple acquisitions, new business models, and significant restructurings. He launched AT&T University to position it as the Chairman’s platform for building leaders, which was named the #1 Corporate University in the U.S. for six years. The Wiseman Group conferred on Fenoglio its prestigious “Multiplier of the Year” Award, which honors profound leaders. With his wife, Kerry, he has four married children and ten grandchildren. A life-long learner and community focused, He advocates for Leadership Development for Young Life, Grace Bible Church, the Corps of Cadets, the George W. Bush Institute, and is Currently in his first year of studies with C.S. Lewis Fellows.

Corps of Cadets to Conduct 46th Annual March to the Brazos

March 14, 2022 by amy.thompson

On April 23rd, 2,000 members of the Corps of Cadets and members of the Office of the Commandant’s staff will participate in the 18 mile round-trip march from the Quad, on Texas A&M’s campus, to the Texas A&M Beef Center just off of Highway 60/ Raymond Stotzer Parkway. The first major unit will step off from the Quad on the Texas A&M campus at 7 AM (an approximate location can be found here). The remaining major units will depart every 10 minutes afterward until all units have stepped off. The first major unit will arrive at the Beef Center at approximately 10 AM (an approximate location can be found here)

March to the Brazos is one of the Corps’ signature events, and in its 46th year, March to the Brazos is the single largest fundraising event the Corps conducts. Each year, the Corps of Cadets raises money for designated non-profit organizations.

For the 2021-2022 school year, the Corps of Cadets will raise funds to support 4 local non-profit organizations: Scotty's House, Habitat for Humanity, Twin City Mission and the Brazos Valley Food Bank.

Donations can be made in honor of a specific outfit. View the list of Corps outfits here. Follow the instructions below.

Scotty’s House/Air Force Outfits (Wings)

Select the “in honor of” pulldown box, and put the outfit in the “Please provide their name” box

Habitat for Humanity/Army Outfits (Brigades)

Select “I would like to dedicate this donation” and complete the required fields. Select “In Honor of” under Tribute Type and put outfit name in “Tribute name” box

Twin City Mission/Navy/Marine Outfits (Regiments)

Click the “In Honor” box and enter outfit name in “Dedication Name” box

Brazos Valley Food Bank/Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band

Select the outfit you would like to support via the drop down box

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Media Contact: Amy Thompson, Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, (580) 235-1053, [email protected]

Texas A&M Cadets Will March 1,000 Miles for Special Operations Warrior Foundation

January 5, 2022 by amy.thompson

On January 4, 2022, five members of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets began a 1,000 mile “ruck march” across the southwestern United States. The ruck march started in Yosemite National Park in California and will continue east, ending in Arizona. The march will be completed on the cadets’ winter break.

The term “ruck march” refers to the rucksack worn on the backs of the cadets that holds their extra layers of clothing, food and water. In its fifth year, the Project Atlas Ruck March raises funds and awareness for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF). The SOWF provides scholarships and educational counseling for the surviving children of Special Operations soldiers whose lives were lost in the line of duty. The foundation provides funding for college tuition, books, fees, room and board, and computers and printers, as well as fully-funded professional tutoring from kindergarten through college graduation.

This year, the cadets hope to raise $25,000 for the SOWF through their 1,000 mile ruck. To date, the group has raised over $60,500 for the SOWF. Those interested are able to make donations here. Donations of all amounts are appreciated and will go a long way in making an impact.

Previous ruck marches have taken place in the western United States during the students’ winter breaks. Three years ago, cadets marched from California to Oregon; year before last, the cadets marched from the Grand Canyon to the Grand Tetons in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Last year, cadets completed the 1,000 mile march from Zion National Park in Utah to Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

Project Atlas Ruck Team. L to R: Thomas Sanitate ’23, Colton Kennedy ’23, Bryce Buchanan ’23, Antony Krstulovic Opara ’24 and David Medina ’24

Each year the goal is to ruck 1,000 miles. It’s truly a group effort for the cadets, as each cadet will march one-sixth of the cumulative total of the route. A portion of the daily itinerary does include some driving of the support vehicle, but the 1,000 miles are accumulated based on the distances the cadets march.

Preparation for the ruck is a months’ long process. Members of the group, known as Project Atlas, are selected based on their physical ability to march and their ability to work as part of team, working collaboratively as a group throughout the 10 days. This year’s Project Atlas group is composed of three junior cadets and two sophomore cadets – all from Company H-1 in the Corps of Cadets. Two of the junior cadets—Bryce Buchanan and Colton Kennedy—are veterans of the ruck march.

The fact that these cadets eagerly take on such a grueling endeavor during their holiday break each year is truly inspiring, and clearly indicates the level of dedication and commitment to service that they embody every day – as Aggies and as members of the Corps of Cadets. “Their actions speak to the kind of selfless servants our cadets are, the values they embody every day, and the kind of selfless leaders they become as members of the Corps of Cadets. More importantly, it says a lot about the quality of leaders they will be in the future, and the impact they will have on others as a result”, remarked Colonel Bryon Stebbins, Interim Commandant of Cadets.

The cadets are scheduled to complete their ten-day ruck march on January 14^th at the Petrified National Forest in Arizona. This year’s Project Atlas Ruck March participants are Bryce Buchanan ’23 of North Richland Hills, Colton Kennedy ’23 of Bishop, GA, Thomas Sanitate ’23 of Murphy, Antony Krstulovic Opara ’24 of The Woodlands and David Medina ’24 of San Antonio.

A link to give to the Project Atlas campaign can be accessed here.

Follow the cadets’ ruck march progress; daily updates about the Project Atlas Ruck March will be posted on the @aggiecorps Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and @projectatlasrucks on Instagram and Facebook.

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Leighton Durham ‘22

November 3, 2021 by amy.thompson

Hometown: Dallas, Texas

Major: Finance

Outfit: Company E-2

Leighton Durham ‘22 is currently the Commanding Officer of Company C-2, where he also served as the First Sergeant during the 2020-2021 academic year. Prior to joining Company C-2, Leighton was a member of Company E-2, where he and his buddies earned the honor of caring for Miss Reveille IX in the Spring of 2019. Leighton is also a member of Parsons Mounted Cavalry.

“Joining PMC was a real dive off the deep end as I had never really ridden horses before. I really enjoy my time with PMC and it pushes me out of my comfort zone everyday that I go out to ride,” Leighton said of his experience with PMC.

Upon graduation Leighton plans to attend the Bush School of Government and Public Service.

Matthew T. Nagbe ‘22

October 26, 2021 by amy.thompson

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Major: Technology Management with minors in Cyber Security & Business Administration

Outfit: Squadron 2

Matthew T. Nagbe ‘22 is a member of Squadron 2, where he currently serves as the Athletics Officer. Matthew is pursuing an Air Force contract. Off the Quad, Matthew has been involved in several professional internship opportunities in the Information Technology and Human Resources fields. Matthew is married to Zaria Nagbe ‘22 and is the proud father of Airaz Nagbe ‘43!

“I think the beauty of life comes through the diverse paths we all chose to walk on and how we cultivate and maintain the relationships which help shape us,” Matthew said. “I love this great university. I love the Corps of Cadets, and I know I was ordained to be here. I would not have met my wife nor had my baby girl right now. Who knew a kid from the inner city of Philadelphia would be at Texas A&M, would be seeking to commission into the United States Air Force right now? God makes everything beautiful in his time, despite our weaknesses and flaws. Make your pathway and set it ablaze, that’s my Gator 2 cents.”

Upon graduating from Texas A&M, Matthew will commission into the United States Air Force, where he hopes to work in either intelligence, cyber security, or aircraft maintenance.