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Hometown: Manasquan, New Jersey

Major: International Politics & Diplomacy with minors in Russian & Military Studies

Outfit: Company D-2

Originally from Company D-2, Brendan Ertle ‘22 currently serves as the Second Brigade Major Unit Commander. Brendan is a member of the Ross Volunteer Company.

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. 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.

Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas

Major: Political Science

Outfit: Company F-2

Blake Martin ‘22 i 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.