Cadet Profiles

Kathryne Speen ’22

April 5, 2022 by rnelson

Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

Major: Business Management (Pre-Law track)

Outfit: Squadron 21

A member of Squadron 21, Kathryne currently serves as the Finance Officer within the outfit, where she also previously served as a Platoon Sergeant. Off the Quad, Kathryne works as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary’s Catholic Center, and was a member of the Texas Aggies Fighting Alzheimer’s organization.

Kathryne was granted acceptance into the Air Force’s Judge Advocate General-Educational Delay program. This program is designed to produce Active Duty Judge Advocates from current ROTC cadets, and allows senior year cadets to apply for a commissioning delay in order to attend law school. Of hundreds of applicants nationwide, Kathryne was one of only three AFROTC cadets to be admitted into the program.

Upon graduating from Texas A&M, Kathryne plans to attend law school at the University of Mississippi, where she would like to study International or Space law.

View the video below to learn more about Kathryne’s journey with the Corps of Cadets.

Paige Eaton ’22

March 31, 2022 by rnelson

Hometown: Texarkana, Texas

Major: Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology

Outfit: Squadron 2

Paige Eaton ‘22 is currently the Commanding Officer of Squadron 2, where she also previously served as the outfit’s Chaplain.

Off the Quad, Paige is currently a member of Delight Ministries. Previously, Paige served as a 3rd grade Ministry Teacher for Pioneer’s Friday Church at Emmanuel Baptist Church and was a member of Freshmen Leaders in Christ.

“The Corps has provided me with an environment where I can excel in all areas of my life by challenging me daily. The Corps has also allowed me to make friendships that will last a lifetime, and allowed me to be a part of something very special by immersing me in all of the Aggie traditions,” Paige said of her time in the Corps.

Upon graduating from Texas A&M, Paige will move to Newport News, Virginia, where she plans to work as a Technical Operations Engineer for the Technical Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, a defense and space company.

Landon Viera ’22

March 23, 2022 by rnelson

Hometown: Las Cruces, New Mexico

Major: Civil Engineering

Outfit: Squadron 16

Landon Viera ‘22 is a member of Squadron 16 and is also a Ross Volunteer, where he serves as the Squat Platoon Leader. Previously, Landon was awarded 2nd Wing’s Most Outstanding Cadet and the Air Force ROTC Warrior Spirit Award.

Off the Quad, Landon is a member of Texas A&M’s chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Landon is also preparing to run his first marathon in April, in an event that will benefit the Hill Country Youth Ranch.

“The Corps has done so much for me, to the point that it is difficult to put it into words. I’ve developed family-level relationships with my buddies, experienced the gift of getting to mentor and be mentored, overcome physical and mental boundaries I’d never entertain elsewhere, served our campus, community and beyond. In my opinion, one of the most critical things that I’ve gained from the Corps is an amazing candid life experience. None of my successes or failures came without putting forth my best effort, and I take great pride in that. It is guaranteed that college has a lot to offer, no matter where you go, but it’s also guaranteed that the Corps has way more to offer in addition – whether you’re looking to be the best of the best in the civilian sector or military,” Landon said of his time in the Corps.

Upon graduating from Texas A&M, Landon will commission into the United States Air Force, where he hopes to be a pilot.

Courtney Eeds ’22

March 15, 2022 by rnelson

Hometown: Whitehouse, Texas

Major: Elementary Education

Outfit: C-Company

Courtney Eeds ‘22 is a current member of C-Company in the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, Courtney serves as the outfit’s Second Platoon Leader and Public Relations Officer. In addition to her leadership roles within C-Company, Courtney is also the Executive Officer for the O.R. Simpson Honor Society.

Off the Quad, Courtney is a member of the Traditions Council where she serves as the Internal Vice Chair. In this role, Courtney works alongside the Chair and External Vice Chair, and oversees the Bonfire Remembrance, Membership Development and Ring Scholarship Committee Chairs. Courntey is also a student worker for the University Center and Special Events Office, where she assists various departments and student organizations in booking meetings at the MSC and in Rudder Tower.

“The Corps has given me countless experiences that I would not be able to receive in any other organization at any other university. I have strengthened my leadership abilities, learned time management, built relationships across the Quad and have networked with countless former Aggies. I am grateful for my time spent in the Corps and my former upperclassmen who poured into me, so that I could pour into those within my outfit and across the band,” Courtney said of her time in the Corps.

After graduating from Texas A&M this fall, Courtney plans to stay in College Station and work as an elementary school teacher.

William Walford ’22

March 9, 2022 by rnelson

Hometown: Berlin, Germany

Major: Forensic & Investigative Sciences

Outfit: Squadron 20

William Walford ’22 currently serves as the Executive Officer for Squadron 20 and is a member of the O.R. Simpson Honor Society.

Off the Quad, William is the President of the Aggie Forensic and Investigative Sciences Organization, and is a member of the Texas A&M Pre-Law Society.

“The Corps of Cadets has been one of the greatest challenges of my life. Whether it was pushing my physical limits, contemplating the philosophy of truly ethical leadership, or understanding that sleep is sometimes optional when there is a job to do, the Corps of Cadets cultivated a keen sense of purpose within me and helped me establish a values-oriented lifestyle. Beyond personal development, I gained an extension of my family through my squadron, but I was also able to connect with my own family on a deeper level. As the 31st Aggie in my family, and one in a long line of members of the Corps of Cadets, being a part of this organization brought me great honor in carrying on a long-standing family tradition,” William said of his time in the Corps.

William will graduate this spring and plans to attend the University of Texas School of Law, where he will pursue a Juris Doctor degree with an emphasis on Criminal Law. William hopes to one day work as a prosecutor in Texas.