C-Company

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.

Rachel Talkington ’22

February 23, 2022 by rnelson

Hometown: Carrollton, Texas

Major: Technology Management with a minor in Business

Outfit: C-Company

Rachel Talkington ’22 is a member of C-Company in the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, where she currently serves as the outfit’s Career Readiness Officer. In addition to her leadership role within her outfit, Rachel also serves as the Commanding Officer of the Corps Center Guard.

Rachel has participated in a number of activities throughout her time at Texas A&M, including the Cyber Operations Unit and the University’s Concert and Symphonic bands. Prior to being named the Commanding Officer of the Corps Center Guard, Rachel served as the special unit’s Guidon Bearer for the 2019-2020 academic year, and the First Sergeant for 2020-2021.

“The Corps has given me experiences that I would not have anywhere else. I’ve been able to spend the last four years with some of the best friends that I will ever make. I have had leadership challenges and experiences that I never could have dreamed of. I have been changed by the Corps and I believe that it has made me better,” Rachel said of her time in the Corps.

Upon graduating from Texas A&M in the Spring of 2023, Rachel plans to work in the Information Technology field and one day work for her family’s business.

Campbell Hartigan ‘22

September 28, 2021 by amy.thompson

Hometown: Richardson, Texas

Major: Aerospace Engineering

Outfit: C-Company

Campbell Hartigan ‘22 currently serves as the Infantry Band Commander, and 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.