Cadet Profiles

Ross Brusenhan ’22

April 20, 2022 by rnelson

Hometown: Tomball, Texas

Major: M.S. in Biomedical Sciences

Outfit: C-Battery

The current Finance and Logistics Officer for C-Battery, Ross made the decision to join the Corps of Cadets during his Junior year of his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M. He is currently a member of the O.R. Simpson Honor Society.

“The Corps has allowed me to achieve a more enriched experience at Texas A&M as compared to just being a regular student. Because I joined as an undergraduate junior, it was cool to be so accepted into my buddy class and outfit as a ‘fish’. My Master’s program allowed me to continue on with the Corps for 4 years and complete my white belt years as a graduate student,” Ross said of his time in the Corps.

Outside of his involvement with the Corps of Cadets, Ross works as a Student Researcher with the Texas A&M Vet School and is a member of the Biomedical Sciences Association.

Upon graduating from Texas A&M, Ross will attend the Royal Veterinary College in London, England. Ross hopes to one day return to Texas and open his own veterinary practice or find a career in the veterinary research field.

View the video below to learn more about Ross and his journey with the Corps of Cadets.

Jesse Dennis ’22

April 13, 2022 by rnelson

Hometown: Colombus, Georgia

Major: History with a minor in Military Studies

Outfit: D-Company

Jesse Dennis ‘22 currently serves as the Commanding Officer for D-Company, the Corps’ designated outfit for student veterans, Jesse previously served as the outfit’s 1st Sergeant. In addition to his position within D-Co, Jesse also serves as the Executive Officer for the Corps’ Cultural Awareness and Diversity Team. In the Fall, Jesse served as the Executive Officer of Army ROTC’s B-Company.

Recently, Jesse completed Army Advanced Camp as the #1 ranked cadet in his platoon.

Off the Quad, Jesse works as a Peer Mentor with Texas A&M’s Pride Center.

“The Corps has made me more prepared for my continued career as a Soldier and given me greater skills in personnel management and workload management,” Jesse said of his time in the Corps.

After graduating from Texas A&M, Jesse plans to commission as an Infantry Officer with the United States Army. Jesse hopes to pursue his master’s degree with hopes of one day working for the Command and General Staff College.

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.