Cadet Profiles

Brendan Ertle ‘22

October 13, 2021 by martindaleb

Brendan Ertle ‘22 is an International Politics & Diplomacy major (minoring in Russian & Military Studies) from Manasquan, New Jersey. Brendan is currently pursuing an Army contract. Originally a member of Company D-2, Brendan now serves as the Second Brigade Major Unit Commander.

On the Quad, Brendan has been involved in a variety of activities. As a junior, Brendan served as the Sergeant Major for Second Brigade. During his sophomore year, Brendan earned the coveted Rudders Rangers pin and Brendan is currently a member of the Ross Volunteer Company. In his free time, Brendan enjoys hiking, lifting, and reading up on military history.

Upon graduating, Brendan will commission into the United States Army and plans to branch Armor. He also plans to one day serve as a special forces officer with the Army.

We are very proud of Brendan and his accomplishments, both on and off the Quad. We look forward to seeing all that he will accomplish in the future, as we are certain that he will continue to thrive in whatever he chooses to do. Gig’em and good luck, Brendan!

Anderson Tittle ’22

October 6, 2021 by martindaleb

Anderson Tittle ‘22 is a Psychology major from Houston, Texas. Originally from Company A-2, Anderson currently serves as the First Brigade Major Unit Commander. As a junior, Anderson served as the First Sergeant for Company A-1. Anderson belongs to several cadet organizations including the O.R. Simpson Honor Society, a member of the Cultural Awareness and Diversity Expansion Team (C.A.D.E.T.), and serves as a School of Military Science Peer Mentor.

Off the Quad, Anderson is a member of the University Disciplinary Appeals Committee as well as a member of Progressively Reaching Excellence in Professionalism (PREP), a freshman leadership organization. Anderson also previously served as an officer in an on campus health organization. In her free time, Anderson enjoys writing, listening to music, reading, cooking, and taking long walks.

Upon graduating from Texas A&M, Anderson plans to pursue a dual-degree program that will allow her to earn both her Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor degrees at the end of four years.

We are very proud of Anderson and the success she has had, both on and off the Quad. We look forward to seeing all that she will accomplish in the future, as we know that she will thrive in all of her future endeavors. Gig ‘Em and good luck, Anderson!

Campbell Hartigan ‘22

September 28, 2021 by martindaleb

Campbell Hartigan ‘22 is an Aerospace Engineering major from Richardson, Texas. Originally a member of C-Company in the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, Campbell now serves as the Infantry Band Commander.

Campbell also serves on the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band’s Bugle Rank. As a freshman, Campbell was a member of the Fish Drill Team, and served as an advisor his sophomore year. Campbell is currently pursuing a Marine option contract and completed Officer Candidate School with the United States Marine Corps last summer.

Off the Quad, Campbell enjoys working with the Vehicle Systems and Controls Lab where he is involved with hardware integration, flight test operations, and the online near real-time system identification project. He also participates in the Air-Ground Coordinated Teaming project, sponsored by Army Futures Command. Campbell is also an active member of the A&M United Methodist Church.

Upon his graduation from Texas A&M in December of 2022, Campbell plans to commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and attend The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia. While he hasn’t identified a specific career path, his interest include artillery, unmanned aircraft systems, and intelligence in the Marine Corps.

We are very proud of Campbell and his accomplishments, both on and off the Quad. We are excited to see all of the things that he will achieve in his future endeavors. Good luck and Gig ‘Em, Campbell!

Megan Ging ’22

September 22, 2021 by martindaleb

Megan Ging ’22 is a Master's of Human Resource Management student from Bay City, Texas, and is the daughter of Glenn and Amy Ging (both class of ‘96). Megan graduated Cum Laude with a B.B.A. in Marketing with a concentration in Analytics and Consulting in May 2021.

Megan is a fifth-generation Aggie, following in the footsteps of her great-great-grandfather Nelson Bass, Class of 1923, and several other Aggies in her family tree.

Megan currently serves as a Platoon Leader in Company G-1, and is also a member of the Ross Volunteer Company and the O.R. Simpson Honor Society. Off the Quad, Megan is involved in Traditions Council and Aggie Network Student Ambassadors. She also works as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Management at Mays Business School.

Following the completion of her Master’s degree in December of 2022, Megan plans to begin her career as a Human Resources generalist before moving into a role with a focus on Training & Organizational Development.

“Being a member of the Corps of Cadets has given me the opportunity to become fully immersed in the traditions of Texas A&M and develop as a leader while challenging myself to grow in ways I never imagined,” she said of her time in the Corps.

We are very proud of Megan and her success, both on and off the Quad. We are excited to see what the future holds for her, as we know she will continue to do great things in whatever she chooses to do. Good luck and Gig ‘Em, Megan!

Blake Martin ’22

September 22, 2021 by martindaleb

Blake Martin ‘22 is a Political Science major from Fort Worth, Texas. Blake currently serves on Corps Staff as the Corps Recruiting Officer. Prior to joining Corps Staff, Blake was a member of Company F-2.

“I am this year's Corps of Cadets Recruiting Officer, and I look to having one of the best years recruiting has ever had. Coming out of Covid-19 it is very important that we set a standard to boost recruiting this year and years to come,” Blake said of his senior year.

Blake is also involved in several activities off the Quad. He currently serves as an officer within the Young Americans for Freedom organization, and is an active member of an on campus Pre-Law society. Blake previously served as the Liberal Arts Caucus Leader within the Student Senate for the 2020-2021 session.

Upon graduating from Texas A&M in 2022, Blake plans to commission and serve in the U.S. Army. After completing his contract with the Army, Blake hopes to return to school to obtain either his law degree or a master in business administration.

We are proud of Blake and all of his accomplishments, both on and off the Quad. We know he will continue to excel in whatever he chooses to do in the future. Gig ‘em and good luck, Blake!