Internship

Brock Thompson ’22

February 1, 2022 by rnelson

Hometown: Portales, New Mexico

Major: Society, Ethics, & Law with minors in Philosophy & Military Science

Outfit: Squadron 8

Brock Thompson ’22 currently the Inspector General and Logistics and Operations Officer for Squadron 8. Brock also represents the Corps of Cadets in the Student Senate, where works to make a change in the lives of all Aggies, specifically cadets, by increasing mental health awareness around campus. He is currently working with the help of several off-campus mental health resource groups to begin a cadet mentorship program.

Off the Quad, Brock is a member of Young Americans for Freedom, a Fish Camp Counselor, and a member of Freshman Leaders in Education and Human Development. Additionally, Brock is a member of the Twin Cities Church of Christ.

This past Summer, Brock had the opportunity to work for New Mexico Congresswoman, Yvette Herrell, in Washington D.C. While working in Washington, he was able to meet with many members of the Texas Delegation, including Congressman Dan Crenshaw and Senator Ted Cruz. Through this experience, Brock was also able to sit down with former Aggie Cadet and Congressman, Ronny Jackson, who also served as the Physician to the President under both President Obama and President Trump’s presidential terms.

Upon graduating from Texas A&M, Brock plans to commission into the United States Air Force, where he has received a pilot training spot. He hopes to one day fly fighter jets with the Air Force.

“I love Texas A&M and the Corps of Cadets and am forever grateful for the people, memories, and opportunities that have been set before me because I’m an Aggie. This place is my home, and there is no place on earth as special as this university,” Brock said of his experience with the Corps.

Nolan Moore ’22

December 1, 2021 by rnelson

Hometown: Orange, Texas

Major: Communication Studies with a minor in Entrepreneurship

Outfit: A-Company

Nolan Moore ‘22 is a currently a member of Corps Staff, where he serves as the Career Readiness Officer. Previously, Nolan was a member of A-Company in The Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band.

“I lead 23 people directly and provide multiple resources, including this year’s new CR website, for cadets to use through their journey in the Corps and Texas A&M. I work closely with the Hollingsworth Center for Ethical Leadership, where we help cadets increase their skills in 12 different competencies. I have also interned at the Hollingsworth Center for Ethical Leadership as their career readiness intern,” he said.

Off the Quad, Nolan participates in the Sales Club as well as Aggie Network Student Ambassadors. Last spring, Nolan was elected as one of The Class of 2022’s Class Agents. In this position, he serves as a liaison between The Association of Former Students and the Class of 2022. This year, Nolan also volunteered as the Performance Coordinator for the 2021 Dash for Downs Syndrome that was held at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater on October 3rd, 2021.

“The Corps has truly helped me become a well-rounded person. I am thankful for the people I have met and worked with. Marching on Kyle Field on Saturdays and being able to participate in all of the Corps traditions have truly been a huge blessing. I had no clue how much the Corps would develop and push me, and I am truly grateful I bought into the program and let it shape me to be the man I am today,” he says.

Upon his graduation in December of 2022, Nolan plans to work for Dell Technologies in Austin as a Technology Inside Salesman. Nolan hopes to one day return to College Station, where he would like to open his own business.

Matthew T. Nagbe ‘22

October 26, 2021 by amy.thompson

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Major: Technology Management with minors in Cyber Security & Business Administration

Outfit: Squadron 2

Matthew T. Nagbe ‘22 is a member of Squadron 2, where he currently serves as the Athletics Officer. Matthew is pursuing an Air Force contract. Off the Quad, Matthew has been involved in several professional internship opportunities in the Information Technology and Human Resources fields. Matthew is married to Zaria Nagbe ‘22 and is the proud father of Airaz Nagbe ‘43!

“I think the beauty of life comes through the diverse paths we all chose to walk on and how we cultivate and maintain the relationships which help shape us,” Matthew said. “I love this great university. I love the Corps of Cadets, and I know I was ordained to be here. I would not have met my wife nor had my baby girl right now. Who knew a kid from the inner city of Philadelphia would be at Texas A&M, would be seeking to commission into the United States Air Force right now? God makes everything beautiful in his time, despite our weaknesses and flaws. Make your pathway and set it ablaze, that’s my Gator 2 cents.”

Upon graduating from Texas A&M, Matthew will commission into the United States Air Force, where he hopes to work in either intelligence, cyber security, or aircraft maintenance.

Hector Marines-Chio ’22

September 22, 2021 by amy.thompson

Hometown: Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico

Major: Forestry

Outfit: Company K-1

Hector Marines-Chio '22 is a proud first generation college student. After completing his freshman year as a non-reg (regular student) on campus, Hector made the decision to transfer into the Corps of Cadets. Hector currently serves as the Public Relations and Finance Officer for Company K-1.

Throughout his time at Texas A&M, Hector has been involved both on and off the Quad. As a sophomore, Hector participated in Sophomores Leading, Inspiring, Developing and Educating (SLIDE) and also acted as an advocate for mental health and sexual assault in the Bryan-College Station community. During his junior year, Hector served as a teaching assistant for First Year Experience (FYEX) 101, a course that assists first generation college students in assimilating to college life. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Hector has worked as an EMT for Maverick Ambulance. During the Summer of 2021, Hector traveled to Colorado to work as a ranch hand for Middle Creek Ranch, where he regularly performed fire mitigation procedures across 10,000 acres of ranch land.

Following his graduation from Texas A&M in the Spring of 2022, Hector plans to work for the U.S. Forest Service with the United Nations Environment Program where he hopes to influence environmental protection policy and legislation across the world.